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W5ZF

Active1x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 7 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderGarland III, John G

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationDorchester, MA

Grant DateAug 4, 2023

Expiration DateAug 4, 2033

W5ZF is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Garland III, John G in Dorchester, MA. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 7 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Hull, Dan on Jul 28, 2023. W5ZF has 6 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

.-- ..... --.. ..-.

CW Weight: 26 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Zulu Foxtrot

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedJan 6, 2026
License IssuedAug 4, 2023
Vanity Callsign GrantedAug 4, 2023
License ExpiredJul 18, 2023
License RenewedApr 20, 2011
License RenewedApr 26, 2001

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Hull, DanFiled Jul 28, 2023
DismissedFCC ↗
Garland III, John GFiled Jul 17, 2023
Not awardedFCC ↗
Page, Fred SFiled Jul 17, 2023
DismissedFCC ↗
Willard, Lance LFiled Jul 17, 2023

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FCC data as of Jul 10, 2026

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Henderson, Allen GFiled Jul 17, 2023

Not awardedFCC ↗

PUSTEJOVSKY, DUSTIN CFiled Jul 17, 2023

Not awardedFCC ↗

HOLLEY, TIMOTHY JFiled Jun 27, 2023

DismissedFCC ↗

W5ZF FCC Vanity Status: 7 Competing Applications & History