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WA5WD

Available2x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderRIFFEY JR, DOUGLAS H

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationChidester, AR

Grant DateSep 11, 2012

Expiration DateSep 11, 2022

Cancellation DateSep 12, 2024

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WA5WD

Available2x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderRIFFEY JR, DOUGLAS H

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationChidester, AR

Grant DateSep 11, 2012

Expiration DateSep 11, 2022

Cancellation DateSep 12, 2024

Available for ApplicationsSep 12, 2024

WA5WD is a highly sought-after 2x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by RIFFEY JR, DOUGLAS H in Chidester, AR. 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 WOOLEY, MATTHEW W on Mar 3, 2025. WA5WD has 8 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 28 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Alpha Five Whiskey Delta

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

This callsign is available now

Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (2x2).

License History

License ExpiredSep 12, 2024
Administrative Update AppliedJul 28, 2016
License IssuedSep 11, 2012
Vanity Callsign GrantedSep 11, 2012
License CanceledMar 2, 2010
License ModifiedJan 15, 2010
License IssuedJan 8, 2010
Vanity Callsign GrantedJan 8, 2010

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

WOOLEY, MATTHEW WFiled Mar 3, 2025
Not awardedFCC ↗
RIFFEY JR, DOUGLAS HFiled Aug 22, 2012
Not awardedFCC ↗
DILWORTH JR, WILLIAM HFiled Dec 21, 2009
Not awardedFCC ↗

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WA5WD FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History