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W5YKU

Available1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderWelch, Herbert

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationRichardson, TX

Grant DateMar 19, 2013

Expiration DateMar 19, 2023

Cancellation DateMar 20, 2025

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W5YKU

Available1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderWelch, Herbert

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationRichardson, TX

Grant DateMar 19, 2013

Expiration DateMar 19, 2023

Cancellation DateMar 20, 2025

Available for ApplicationsMar 20, 2025

W5YKU is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Welch, Herbert in Richardson, TX. 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 Welch, Herbert on Mar 1, 2013. W5YKU has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 34 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Yankee Kilo Uniform

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

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

License History

License ExpiredMar 20, 2025
License ModifiedMar 27, 2013
License IssuedMar 19, 2013
Vanity Callsign GrantedMar 19, 2013

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Welch, HerbertFiled Mar 1, 2013
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W5YKU FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History