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W5ZK

Active1x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 7 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderHUSTON, WILLIAM C

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationJohnson City, TX

Grant DateAug 8, 2017

Expiration DateAug 8, 2027

W5ZK is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by HUSTON, WILLIAM C in Johnson City, TX. 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 SMITH, JAMES D on Jan 25, 2021. W5ZK has 6 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 27 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Zulu Kilo

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedSep 9, 2020
License IssuedAug 8, 2017
Vanity Callsign GrantedAug 8, 2017
Internal Correction AppliedJul 18, 2017
Internal Correction AppliedJul 18, 2017
License RenewedAug 31, 2006

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

SMITH, JAMES DFiled Jan 25, 2021
DismissedFCC ↗
Hill, RowlandFiled Nov 5, 2018
DismissedFCC ↗
Brannon, Phillip DFiled Aug 18, 2017
DismissedFCC ↗
Alzofon, JuliaFiled Aug 18, 2017

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FCC data as of Jul 10, 2026

Dismissed

Labarbera, Samuel AFiled Aug 7, 2017

DismissedFCC ↗

HUSTON, WILLIAM CFiled Jul 19, 2017

Not awardedFCC ↗

MARTIN, DAVE MFiled Feb 19, 2010

Not awardedFCC ↗

W5ZK FCC Vanity Status: 7 Competing Applications & History