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W5VAX

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderDobies, Douglas

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationMedina, OH

Grant DateJul 24, 2021

Expiration DateJul 24, 2031

W5VAX is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Dobies, Douglas in Medina, OH. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 4 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Dobies, Douglas on Jul 6, 2021. W5VAX has 9 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 30 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Victor Alpha X-ray

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedMay 6, 2025
License ModifiedSep 9, 2021
Vanity Callsign GrantedJul 24, 2021
License IssuedJul 24, 2021
License CanceledFeb 24, 2012
Vanity Callsign GrantedNov 29, 2011
License IssuedNov 29, 2011
License CanceledAug 19, 2006
License RenewedMar 1, 2002

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Dobies, DouglasFiled Jul 6, 2021
Not awardedFCC ↗
Vallance, James AFiled Jun 25, 2018
Not awardedFCC ↗
LEACH, PHILLIP LFiled Nov 7, 2011
Not awardedFCC ↗
Boudreau, Charles RFiled Jan 16, 2008

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

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W5VAX FCC Vanity Status: 4 Competing Applications & History