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W5WMS

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSmith Jr, William M

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationState University, AR

Grant DateJan 15, 2022

Expiration DateMar 6, 2032

W5WMS is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Smith Jr, William M in State University, AR. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 3 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Smith Jr, William M on Feb 17, 2012. W5WMS has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 28 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Whiskey Mike Sierra

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedJan 15, 2022
Administrative Update AppliedDec 27, 2017
License IssuedMar 6, 2012
Vanity Callsign GrantedMar 6, 2012

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Smith Jr, William MFiled Feb 17, 2012
Not awardedFCC ↗
JAMES, HERBERT AFiled Apr 24, 2002
Not awardedFCC ↗
SLATER, WILLIAM MFiled Dec 7, 2001
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Jul 10, 2026

W5WMS FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History