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W5UMS

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderARCHER, BILL F

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationPLANO, TX

Grant DateSep 21, 2022

Expiration DateOct 16, 2032

W5UMS is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by ARCHER, BILL F in PLANO, TX. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 1 vanity application filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by University Of Mississippi Amateur Radio Club on Sep 27, 2002. W5UMS has 6 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 26 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Uniform Mike Sierra

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedSep 21, 2022
License ModifiedFeb 26, 2020
Administrative Update AppliedOct 14, 2014
License RenewedAug 17, 2012
License IssuedOct 16, 2002
Vanity Callsign GrantedOct 16, 2002

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

University Of Mississippi Amateur Radio ClubFiled Sep 27, 2002
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FCC data as of Jul 10, 2026

W5UMS FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History