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W5YQ

Active1x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderTURNER, BRIAN B

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationWoodstock, VA

Grant DateJan 27, 2021

Expiration DateApr 22, 2031

W5YQ is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by TURNER, BRIAN B in Woodstock, VA. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 4 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by SMITH, JERRY W on Dec 7, 2015. W5YQ has 8 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 32 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Yankee Quebec

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedJan 27, 2021
Administrative Update AppliedJul 24, 2013
License IssuedApr 22, 2011
Vanity Callsign GrantedApr 22, 2011
Internal Correction AppliedJul 23, 2009
Internal Correction AppliedJul 23, 2009
Tax ID (TIN) AddedSep 28, 2006
License RenewedSep 28, 2006

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

SMITH, JERRY WFiled Dec 7, 2015
DismissedFCC ↗
TURNER, BRIAN BFiled Apr 4, 2011
Not awardedFCC ↗
Sabik, Geoffrey SFiled Apr 4, 2011
Not awardedFCC ↗
Pamplin, Brady MFiled Apr 4, 2011

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

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W5YQ FCC Vanity Status: 4 Competing Applications & History