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W5ZAV

Available1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSMITH, LOUIS W

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationTULSA, OK

Grant DateMar 3, 1998

Expiration DateMar 3, 2008

Cancellation DateMar 4, 2010

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W5ZAV

Available1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSMITH, LOUIS W

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationTULSA, OK

Grant DateMar 3, 1998

Expiration DateMar 3, 2008

Cancellation DateMar 4, 2010

Available for ApplicationsMar 4, 2010

W5ZAV is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by SMITH, LOUIS W in TULSA, OK. 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 Stegmaier IV, Robert B on Mar 19, 2015. W5ZAV has 1 recorded FCC license history event.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Zulu Alpha Victor

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

This callsign is available now

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

License History

License ExpiredMar 4, 2010

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Stegmaier IV, Robert BFiled Mar 19, 2015
Not awardedFCC ↗
Germany, Gerry MFiled Mar 22, 2011
DismissedFCC ↗

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W5ZAV FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History