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WB5Q

Active2x1District 5

Competitive callsign — 7 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderCARSON JR, JOHN S

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationNORMAN, OK

Grant DateDec 24, 2024

Expiration DateJan 10, 2035

WB5Q is a highly sought-after 2x1 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by CARSON JR, JOHN S in NORMAN, OK. 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 Burgess Jr, John W on Dec 24, 2014. WB5Q has 7 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 Bravo Five Quebec

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedDec 26, 2024
License RenewedDec 24, 2024
Vanity Callsign GrantedJan 10, 2015
License IssuedJan 10, 2015
License ExpiredDec 23, 2014
Tax ID (TIN) AddedSep 24, 2002
License RenewedSep 24, 2002

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Burgess Jr, John WFiled Dec 24, 2014
DismissedFCC ↗
Carson Jr, John SFiled Dec 23, 2014
Not awardedFCC ↗
MOORE, STEVEN AFiled Dec 23, 2014
Not awardedFCC ↗
Fletcher, Greg SFiled Dec 23, 2014

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

Dismissed

Bowman, Jason CFiled Dec 23, 2014

Not awardedFCC ↗

COUCH, KENNETH PFiled Jul 10, 2000

Not awardedFCC ↗

ROEBUCK JR, ISAAC RFiled Jul 10, 2000

Not awardedFCC ↗

WB5Q FCC Vanity Status: 7 Competing Applications & History