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WN5S

Active2x1District 5

Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderBROWN, RICHARD A

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationBenbrook, TX

Grant DateApr 26, 2018

Expiration DateJul 1, 2028

WN5S is a highly sought-after 2x1 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by BROWN, RICHARD A in Benbrook, TX. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 4 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by BROWN, RICHARD A on Jun 11, 2008. WN5S has 8 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 19 units(Ultra-light (very fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey November Five Sierra

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedApr 12, 2025
Administrative Update AppliedNov 13, 2019
Administrative Update AppliedMay 29, 2019
Administrative Update AppliedApr 26, 2018
License RenewedApr 26, 2018
Vanity Callsign GrantedJul 1, 2008
License IssuedJul 1, 2008
License ExpiredApr 4, 2008

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

BROWN, RICHARD AFiled Jun 11, 2008
Not awardedFCC ↗
Petersen, Alan WFiled Jun 11, 2008
Not awardedFCC ↗
CORKER, SAMUEL RFiled May 15, 2008
Not awardedFCC ↗
Fields, Michael EFiled May 15, 2008

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WN5S FCC Vanity Status: 4 Competing Applications & History