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WB5ZHW

Active2x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderHOBBS, STEVEN R

License ClassAdvanced

Min. Class RequiredTechnician

LocationLAUREL, MS

Grant DateOct 20, 2020

Expiration DateOct 20, 2030

WB5ZHW is a highly sought-after 2x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by HOBBS, STEVEN R in LAUREL, MS. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 2 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by HOBBS, STEVEN R on Sep 19, 2000. WB5ZHW has 11 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 37 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Bravo Five Zulu Hotel Whiskey

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedOct 20, 2020
License RenewedSep 30, 2010
FRN Disassociation Letter SentJan 13, 2010
FRN Disassociation Email SentJan 12, 2010
FRN Association Email SentJan 12, 2010
FRN Disassociation Email FailedJan 12, 2010
FRN Disassociation Email SentJan 11, 2010
FRN Association Email SentJan 11, 2010
FRN Disassociation Email FailedJan 11, 2010
FRN Association Email FailedJan 11, 2010
License RenewedOct 12, 2000

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

HOBBS, STEVEN RFiled Sep 19, 2000
DismissedFCC ↗
WILDE, WES TFiled Sep 19, 2000
DismissedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

WB5ZHW FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History