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W5VDS

Available1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderSWAYNE, LARRY D

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationRUDOLPH, OH

Grant DateApr 17, 2008

Expiration DateNov 10, 2017

Cancellation DateNov 13, 2019

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W5VDS

Available1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderSWAYNE, LARRY D

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationRUDOLPH, OH

Grant DateApr 17, 2008

Expiration DateNov 10, 2017

Cancellation DateNov 13, 2019

Available for ApplicationsNov 11, 2019

W5VDS is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by SWAYNE, LARRY D in RUDOLPH, OH. 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 SAWATZKY, HAROLD D on Dec 2, 2025. W5VDS has 3 recorded FCC license history events.

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Morse Code

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

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Victor Delta Sierra

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

This callsign is available now

Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x3).

License History

License ExpiredNov 13, 2019
Tax ID (TIN) AddedApr 17, 2008
License RenewedApr 17, 2008

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

SAWATZKY, HAROLD DFiled Dec 2, 2025
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W5VDS FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History