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W5YB

Active1x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderKALISH, ALEXANDER E

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationAbiquiu, NM

Grant DateSep 21, 2016

Expiration DateDec 18, 2026

W5YB is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by KALISH, ALEXANDER E in Abiquiu, NM. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 2 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by MAUGHAN, MARK H on Jul 13, 2000. W5YB has 7 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 Yankee Bravo

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedJun 24, 2020
License RenewedSep 21, 2016
Administrative Update AppliedJul 19, 2014
Administrative Update AppliedFeb 26, 2011
License RenewedSep 21, 2006
Tax ID (TIN) AddedFeb 19, 2004
Administrative Update AppliedFeb 19, 2004

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

MAUGHAN, MARK HFiled Jul 13, 2000
Not awardedFCC ↗
PENDERGRASS, JERRY AFiled Jul 13, 2000
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

W5YB FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History