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W5WWV

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderCHOATE, RUTH A

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationPORTLAND, OR

Grant DateJan 21, 2020

Expiration DateFeb 15, 2030

W5WWV is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by CHOATE, RUTH A in PORTLAND, OR. 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 BARNES JR, JOHN J on Jun 28, 2018. W5WWV has 3 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 32 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Whiskey Whiskey Victor

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedJan 21, 2020
License RenewedJan 23, 2010
License IssuedFeb 15, 2000

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

BARNES JR, JOHN JFiled Jun 28, 2018
Not awardedFCC ↗
CHOATE, RUTH AFiled Jan 26, 2000
Not awardedFCC ↗
DONNELLY SR, PETER JFiled Jan 26, 2000
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

W5WWV FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History