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W5WTC

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderRUHLAND, MICHAEL A

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationBAY CITY, MI

Grant DateApr 14, 2026

Expiration DateJun 7, 2036

W5WTC is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by RUHLAND, MICHAEL A in BAY CITY, MI. 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 Hallum, Randal S on May 18, 2016. W5WTC has 7 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

.-- ..... .-- - -.-.

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

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Whiskey Tango Charlie

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedApr 14, 2026
Administrative Update AppliedFeb 18, 2017
License IssuedJun 7, 2016
Vanity Callsign GrantedJun 7, 2016
License ExpiredMar 8, 2014
Vanity Callsign GrantedMar 7, 2002
License IssuedMar 7, 2002

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Hallum, Randal SFiled May 18, 2016
Not awardedFCC ↗
Buckley, John WFiled Mar 12, 2014
Not awardedFCC ↗
Shelhamer, Dustin PFiled Nov 5, 2001
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Jul 10, 2026

W5WTC FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History