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WZ5BBS

Active2x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderBENNETT, RUSTY R

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredTechnician

LocationAustin, TX

Grant DateApr 18, 2017

Expiration DateApr 18, 2027

WZ5BBS is a highly sought-after 2x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by BENNETT, RUSTY R in Austin, 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 BENNETT, RUSSELL R on Mar 29, 2017. WZ5BBS has 6 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 35 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Zulu Five Bravo Bravo Sierra

Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedJan 4, 2023
Administrative Update AppliedAug 3, 2022
License ModifiedSep 21, 2017
License ModifiedAug 24, 2017
License IssuedApr 18, 2017
Vanity Callsign GrantedApr 18, 2017

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

BENNETT, RUSSELL RFiled Mar 29, 2017
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

WZ5BBS FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History