N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated yesterday 7:15 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 4, 2026) · next update today 6:00 am CDT

Ask: HAMs within 5 miles of N9TPB · Extra class operators in Madison, WI · or try N9TPB · K9* wildcards · Smith, John · 0004797601 (FRN) · 53703 · Madison, WI

K5JWC HAM 📻 GMRS

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Also a GMRS licensee

WRFS561

Active until Apr 23, 2030 · same FCC Registration Number (FRN) · GMRS covers the licensee's immediate family

General class licensed since 2006 (20 yrs) K5JWC since 2020 · previously KE5JFB Texarkana, TX grid EM23wl LoTW user GMRS WRFS561 44 repeaters within 50 mi

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through May 5, 2030. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests May 6, 2032.

📬 QSL: LoTW user · last upload Oct 3, 2026 · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH

📝 K5JWC has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Apr 16, 2020 · what was requested

Currently held by Joseph W Carter · 2 holders on record

Current holder: Joseph W Carter

Held K5JWC May 5, 2020 → present · first licensed Jun 19, 2006 as KE5JFB · 2 licenses · FRN 0015188311

📦 Moved: Dallas, TX → Texarkana, TX

K5JWC Active General · vanity May 5, 2020 → expires May 5, 2030

Licensee
Joseph W Carter

Address
5402 Deer Creek Dr
Texarkana, TX 75503
33.4688, -94.1460 (street) · Grid EM23wl · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0015188311

Previous call
KE5JFB (Technician)

Last granted
May 5, 2020

Effective
Nov 25, 2025

Last action
Nov 25, 2025
FCC actions (6)
- Nov 25, 2025 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Oct 22, 2024 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 9, 2021 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jun 1, 2020 — License modified LIMOD
- May 5, 2020 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- May 5, 2020 — License issued LIISS
KE5JFB Canceled Technician Jun 19, 2006 → May 5, 2020 (canceled)

Licensee
Joseph W Carter

Address
5107 N Hall St
Dallas, TX 75235
32.8326, -96.8491 (ZIP center) · Grid EM12nt · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0015188311

Last granted
Jun 21, 2016

Effective
Mar 18, 2020

Last action
May 5, 2020
FCC actions (7)
- May 5, 2020 — License canceled LICAN
- Mar 18, 2020 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jun 21, 2016 — License renewed LIREN
- Mar 5, 2010 — Administrative update LIAUA
- May 28, 2008 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jun 19, 2006 — License issued LIISS
- Jun 19, 2006 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT

Address history

From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.

Seen Sep 27, 2026 → Oct 4, 2026 · 2 snapshots · as K5JWC
Joseph W Carter
5402 Deer Creek Dr, Texarkana, TX 75503
33.4688, -94.1460 (street) · Grid EM23wl · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Apr 16, 2022 → Oct 4, 2026 · 13 snapshots · as KE5JFB
Joseph W Carter
5107 N Hall St, Dallas, TX 75235
32.8326, -96.8491 (ZIP center) · Grid EM12nt · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Nov 28, 2024 → Sep 25, 2025 · 7 snapshots · as K5JWC
Joseph W Carter
9319 Carousel Ln, Houston, TX 77080
29.8183, -95.5224 (ZIP center) · Grid EL29ft · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Apr 16, 2022 → Sep 27, 2024 · 4 snapshots · as K5JWC
Joseph W Carter
4213 DICKASON AVE APT 23, Dallas, TX 75219
32.8109, -96.8132 (ZIP center) · Grid EM12ot · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Jun 30, 2016 → May 6, 2019 · 13 snapshots · as KE5JFB
Joseph W Carter
5829 Monterrey Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76112
32.7474, -97.2177 (ZIP center) · Grid EM12jr · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen May 27, 2010 → Mar 16, 2016 · 21 snapshots · as KE5JFB
Joseph W Carter
2201 Stratton LN APT 15104, Arlington, TX 76006
32.7871, -97.1026 (ZIP center) · Grid EM12ks · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Previous holder: JAMES W CARTER

Held K5JWC Mar 28, 2008 → Apr 19, 2013 · first licensed May 15, 2002 as KB5ZA · 3 licenses · FRN 0007066038

📦 Moved: Paris, TX → Farmersville, TX

KB5ZA Expired Amateur Extra · vanity Apr 19, 2013 → Apr 19, 2023 (expired)

Licensee
JAMES W CARTER

Address
1909 Yale St
Farmersville, TX 75442
33.1761, -96.3464 (ZIP center) · Grid EM13te · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0007066038

Previous call
K5JWC (Advanced)

Last granted
Apr 19, 2013

Effective
Jan 21, 2021

Last action
Apr 22, 2025
FCC actions (6)
- Apr 22, 2025 — License expired LIEXP
- Jan 21, 2021 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jun 6, 2019 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jan 3, 2015 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Apr 19, 2013 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Apr 19, 2013 — License issued LIISS
K5JWC Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity Mar 28, 2008 → Apr 19, 2013 (canceled)

Licensee
JAMES W CARTER

Address
1775 Meadowview Dr
Paris, TX 75462
33.6243, -95.4917 (ZIP center) · Grid EM23go · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0007066038

Previous call
KB5ZA (Advanced)

Last granted
Mar 28, 2008

Effective
Feb 7, 2013

Last action
Apr 19, 2013
FCC actions (4)
- Apr 19, 2013 — License canceled LICAN
- Feb 7, 2013 — License modified LIMOD
- Mar 28, 2008 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Mar 28, 2008 — License issued LIISS
KB5ZA Canceled Advanced May 15, 2002 → Mar 28, 2008 (canceled)

Licensee
JAMES W CARTER

Address
1775 Meadowview Dr
Paris, TX 75462
33.6243, -95.4917 (ZIP center) · Grid EM23go · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0007066038

Last granted
Dec 5, 2007

Effective
Jan 12, 2008

Last action
Mar 28, 2008
FCC actions (5)
- Mar 28, 2008 — License canceled LICAN
- Jan 12, 2008 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Dec 5, 2007 — License renewed LIREN
- Feb 28, 2007 — Administrative update LIAUA
- May 15, 2002 — Administrative update LIAUA

Address history

From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.

Seen Apr 16, 2022 → Oct 4, 2026 · 13 snapshots · as KB5ZA
JAMES W CARTER
1909 Yale St, Farmersville, TX 75442
33.1761, -96.3464 (ZIP center) · Grid EM13te · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen May 27, 2010 → Oct 4, 2026 · 97 snapshots · as KB5ZA
JAMES W CARTER
1775 Meadowview Dr, Paris, TX 75462
33.6243, -95.4917 (ZIP center) · Grid EM23go · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Mar 28, 2015 → May 6, 2019 · 23 snapshots · as KB5ZA
JAMES W CARTER
3524 Clarksville St Apt 1, Paris, TX 75460
33.6621, -95.6050 (ZIP center) · Grid EM23ep · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 · 1 snapshot · as KB5ZA
JAMES W CARTER
1405 E. Remington Park Dr., TERRELL, TX 75160-7342
32.7643, -96.2933 (ZIP center) · Grid EM12us · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by K5JWC

Calls this licensee has asked the FCC for, newest first, in their order of preference. The FCC processes applications 18 days after filing; "likely award" is our estimate from every pending application in filing order.

Filed · Award	Applicant	Requested (in order)	Status
Filed Apr 16, 2020 Granted May 5, 2020 0009045856	KE5JFB · Joseph W Carter · Technician 5107 N Hall St, Dallas, TX 75235 32.8326, -96.8491 (ZIP center) · Grid EM12nt · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.K5JWC ✓ granted 2.W6JWC held 3.K1JWC held	Granted got K5JWC
Filed Apr 1, 2013 Granted Dec 5, 2007 0005716718	K5JWC · JAMES W CARTER · Amateur Extra 1775 Meadowview Dr, Paris, TX 75462 33.6243, -95.4917 (ZIP center) · Grid EM23go · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.KB5ZA ✓ granted	Granted got KB5ZA

Others requesting K5JWC

3 applications listed K5JWC as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Apr 16, 2020	May 4, 2020	KE5JFB · Joseph W Carter · Dallas, TX	1	Granted
Feb 26, 2016	Mar 15, 2016	KM4MTK · John W Cahill Jr · Charlotte, NC	2	Granted
Mar 10, 2008	Mar 28, 2008	KB5ZA · JAMES W CARTER · Paris, TX	1	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for K5JWC in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of K5JWC beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.

📻 GMRS repeaters within 50 miles

2 on the air or of unknown status, closest first · map these & export for a GMRS radio →

Miles	Channel	Output	Tone in	Owner	Location	Access	Status
43	RP17	462.600	141.3	WRVN537	De Queen, AR	Open	On the air
49	RP16	462.575	67.0	WRYA658	Idabel, OK · Idabel Water Tower(nearby)	Open	On the air

Repeaters within 50 miles

44 repeaters within 50 miles of this address, closest first · sort: closest · most active · map these & export for a radio →

● confirmed on the air · ● probably · ● reported off the air · ● unknown · ◉ this license · ring = 50 miles · click a dot for the repeater's page

● confirmed on the air · ● probably · ● reported off the air · no dot = unknown (hover a dot for the evidence)

Miles	Call	Name	Output	Offset	Tone	Mode	Networks	Activity	Location
4.0	KD5RCA	Texarkana Farmer KD5RCA WIRES-X	147.1200	+0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)	WIRES-X 85209 🗓 2 nets	2 nets · 35 check-ins · 28 stations	Texarkana, TX
4.8	KD5RCA	Texarkana KD5RCA	440.1000	+5	none	D-STAR	🗓 2 nets	2 nets · 35 check-ins · 28 stations	Texarkana, TX
4.8	KD5RCA	Texarkana KTAL KD5RCA	146.6200	-0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)	🗓 2 nets	2 nets · 35 check-ins · 28 stations	Texarkana, TX
6.4	WX5FL	Texarkana Barkma WX5FL	145.3900	-0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Texarkana, TX
6.4	KD5RCA	Texarkana Christ KD5RCA	145.4500	-0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)	🗓 2 nets	2 nets · 35 check-ins · 28 stations	Texarkana, TX
6.5	KF5WXF	Texarkana KF5WXF EchoLink	147.2850	+0.6	TSQL 77.0	FM (analog)	EchoLink 696066 🗓 1 net	1 net · 14 check-ins · 14 stations	Texarkana, AR
15.5	KE5ZHF	New Boston KE5ZHF	147.2000	+0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)		—	New Boston, TX
19.0	WX5CSS	Springdale WX5CSS BM	440.1500	+5	TSQL 225.7	FM (analog) (DMR,FM)	BrandMeister 311981	—	Springdale, TX
19.0	WX5FL	Queen City Sprin WX5FL WIRES-X	444.5500	+5	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)	WIRES-X 08235	—	Queen City, TX
19.0	WX5FL	Atlanta Springda WX5FL	145.3100	-0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Atlanta, TX
19.1	N5YU	Atlanta Springda N5YU	145.4100	-0.6	TSQL 151.4	FM (analog)		—	Atlanta, TX
24.4	WB9CSP	Foreman WB9CSP	146.8050	-0.6	TSQL 141.3	FM (analog)		—	Foreman, AR
24.5	WA5JYZ	Atlanta WA5JYZ	147.2600	+0.6	TONE 151.4	FM (analog)		—	Atlanta, TX
24.6	KA5AHS	Atlanta KA5AHS CBridge-2	440.5250	+5	CC9	DMR	CBridge-2.0	—	Atlanta, TX
24.6	WX5FL	Atlanta WX5FL	444.9000	+5	DCS 152	FM (analog)		—	Atlanta, TX
25.1	K5HCM	Atlanta CSM Hosp K5HCM	443.3000	+5	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Atlanta, TX
27.3	WX5FL	Marietta Cussett WX5FL	52.3700	-1	TSQL 136.5	FM (analog)		—	Marietta, TX
27.3	WX5CSS	Marietta Cussett WX5CSS	224.3000	-1.6	TSQL 82.5	FM (analog)		—	Marietta, TX
27.3	WX5FL	Marietta Cussett WX5FL	145.1900	-0.6	TSQL 151.4	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)		—	Marietta, TX
27.3	WX5FL	Marietta Cussett WX5FL	146.8400	-0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Marietta, TX
28.4	WB9CSP	Arkinda WB9CSP	442.0250	+5	none	FM (analog)		—	Arkinda, AR
33.5	KK5JL	Lewisville KK5JL BM	433.8000	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 3114978	—	Lewisville, AR
37.1	W5HCR	Nashville Yates W5HCR	145.3200	-0.6	none	D-STAR		—	Nashville, AR
37.1	KC5TSZ	Nashville Yates KC5TSZ	147.0450	+0.6	TSQL 94.8	FM (analog)		—	Nashville, AR
41.2	N5THR	De Queen N5THR	145.1300	-0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)		—	De Queen, AR
41.8	N5THR	De Queen N5THR	147.3150	+0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)		—	De Queen, AR
44.9	NG5F	Daingerfield NG5F	145.2300	-0.6	TSQL 151.4	FM (analog)		—	Daingerfield, TX
45.7	NG5F	Daingerfield NG5F	224.6600	-1.6	TSQL 118.8	FM (analog)		—	Daingerfield, TX
47.1	W6PC	Rosston USAF W6PC	444.7500	+5	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)		—	Rosston, AR
48.9	KI5L	Cason KI5L BM	439.0000	-5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 3110961	—	Cason, TX
49.0	KO0LJS	Willisville KO0LJS AllStar	146.6550	-0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 684954	—	Willisville, AR
49.4	W5KJN	Springhill W5KJN AllStar	146.7300	-0.6	TONE 186.2	FM (analog)	AllStar 58475	—	Springhill, LA
49.5	N5IGN	Springhill N5IGN AllStar	443.7500	+5	TONE 186.2	FM (analog)	AllStar 58475	—	Springhill, LA
6.4	WX5FL offline	Texarkana Barkma WX5FL	444.4250	+5	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Texarkana, TX
24.6	WX5FL offline	Atlanta WX5FL	147.1000	+0.6	TSQL 136.5	FM (analog)		—	Atlanta, TX
24.6	KA5AHS offline	Atlanta KA5AHS EchoLink	147.2200	+0.6	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)	EchoLink 731887	—	Atlanta, TX
24.6	WX5FL offline	Atlanta Pickens WX5FL	443.2000	+5	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Atlanta, TX
24.8	K5HCM offline	Atlanta K5HCM	145.2500	-0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Atlanta, TX
28.8	K5HCM offline	Atlanta Caver K5HCM	146.9800	-0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Atlanta, TX
36.9	WA5LTA offline	De Queen WA5LTA	444.8000	+5	TSQL 88.5	FM (analog)		—	De Queen, AR
45.6	WA5LTA offline	De Queen Lees WA5LTA	147.0750	+0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)		—	De Queen, AR
45.9	WX5FL offline	Avinger Wtr WX5FL	145.4700	-0.6	TSQL 136.5	FM (analog)		—	Avinger, TX
49.0	W5OQR offline	Cason W5OQR	444.9750	+5	TSQL 151.4	FM (analog)		—	Cason, TX
49.4	W5KJN offline	Springhill W5KJN BM	443.7500	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 312209	—	Springhill, LA