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WB5MAE

Expired2x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderMATHEWS, JOHN R

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredTechnician

LocationSUNNYVALE, TX

Grant DateApr 15, 2016

Expiration DateJan 16, 2026

Available for ApplicationsJan 17, 2028

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WB5MAE

Expired2x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderMATHEWS, JOHN R

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredTechnician

LocationSUNNYVALE, TX

Grant DateApr 15, 2016

Expiration DateJan 16, 2026

Available for ApplicationsJan 17, 2028

WB5MAE is a highly sought-after 2x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by MATHEWS, JOHN R in SUNNYVALE, TX. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 1 vanity application filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by MENDOZA, TRAVIS K on May 11, 2023. WB5MAE has 5 recorded FCC license history events.

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Morse Code

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CW Weight: 29 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Bravo Five Mike Alpha Echo

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

Available Jan 17, 2028 (555 days remaining)

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

License History

Authorization PrintedAug 9, 2016
Internal Duplicate RequestedAug 8, 2016
License RenewedApr 15, 2016
Tax ID (TIN) AddedJun 27, 2006
License RenewedJun 27, 2006

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

MENDOZA, TRAVIS KFiled May 11, 2023
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FCC data as of Jul 10, 2026

WB5MAE FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History