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WA5RED

Available2x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSalfelder, Christopher S

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredTechnician

LocationDriftwood, TX

Grant DateNov 22, 2013

Expiration DateMar 5, 2024

Cancellation DateMay 7, 2026

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WA5RED

Available2x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSalfelder, Christopher S

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredTechnician

LocationDriftwood, TX

Grant DateNov 22, 2013

Expiration DateMar 5, 2024

Cancellation DateMay 7, 2026

Available for ApplicationsMar 6, 2026

WA5RED is a highly sought-after 2x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Salfelder, Christopher S in Driftwood, TX. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 3 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by DeYoung, Jeremy D on Dec 15, 2025. WA5RED has 4 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 Alpha Five Romeo Echo Delta

Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

This callsign is available now

Requires Technician license or higher to apply for this callsign format (2x3).

License History

License ExpiredMay 7, 2026
Administrative Update AppliedJan 28, 2021
License IssuedNov 22, 2013
Vanity Callsign GrantedNov 22, 2013

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

DeYoung, Jeremy DFiled Dec 15, 2025
Not awardedFCC ↗
Leger, Joseph DFiled Apr 2, 2024
DismissedFCC ↗
Salfelder, Christopher SFiled Nov 4, 2013
Not awardedFCC ↗

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WA5RED FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History