N9TPB
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HAMs within 5 miles of N9TPB · Extra class operators in Madison, WI · or try N9TPB · K9* wildcards · Smith, John · 0004797601 (FRN) · 53703 · Madison, WIK5RS HAM
Club
licensed since 2001 (25 yrs)
K5RS since 2024 · previously KD5C, KE5WRS, W5QGG, KD5ONX
Midland, TX
LoTW user
eQSL AG
🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Sep 10, 2034. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Sep 11, 2036.
📬 QSL: LoTW user · last upload Sep 26, 2026 · eQSL AG member · QRZ · HamQTH
📝 K5RS has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Aug 22, 2024 · what was requested
Currently held by Midland Amateur Radio Club · 2 holders on record
Current holder: Midland Amateur Radio Club
Held K5RS Sep 10, 2024 → present · first licensed May 21, 2001 as KD5ONX · 5 licenses · FRN 0005105820
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- Licensee
- Midland Amateur Radio Club
- Address
- Attn: ALAN C SEWELL
PO Box 7532
Midland, TX 79708
- FRN
- 0005105820
- Previous call
- KD5C
- Trustee
- N5NA
- Last granted
- Sep 10, 2024
- Effective
- Sep 10, 2024
- Last action
- Sep 10, 2024
FCC actions (2)
- Sep 10, 2024 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Sep 10, 2024 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- Midland Amateur Radio Club
- Address
- Attn: ALAN C SEWELL
PO Box 7532
Midland, TX 79708
- FRN
- 0005105820
- Previous call
- KE5WRS
- Trustee
- N5NA
- Last granted
- Oct 30, 2018
- Effective
- Aug 2, 2024
- Last action
- Sep 10, 2024
FCC actions (8)
- Sep 10, 2024 — License canceled LICAN
- Aug 2, 2024 — License modified LIMOD
- Oct 30, 2018 — License renewed LIREN
- Aug 9, 2017 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Feb 11, 2016 — License modified LIMOD
- Aug 8, 2012 — License modified LIMOD
- Dec 16, 2008 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Dec 16, 2008 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- Midland Amateur Radio Club
- Address
- Attn: JAMES M REID
PO Box 4401
Midland, TX 79704
- FRN
- 0005105820
- Trustee
- K5KUX
- Last granted
- Oct 20, 2008
- Effective
- Oct 20, 2008
- Last action
- Dec 16, 2008
FCC actions (3)
- Dec 16, 2008 — License canceled LICAN
- Oct 20, 2008 — License issued LIISS
- Oct 20, 2008 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT
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- Licensee
- Midland Amateur Radio CLUB
- Address
- Attn: ALAN C SEWELL
PO Box 7532
Midland, TX 79708
- FRN
- 0005105820
- Trustee
- N5NA
- Last granted
- Aug 3, 2024
- Effective
- Aug 3, 2024
- Last action
- Aug 3, 2024
FCC actions (8)
- Aug 3, 2024 — License renewed LIREN
- Aug 11, 2017 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Aug 9, 2017 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Feb 8, 2016 — License modified LIMOD
- Jun 25, 2014 — License renewed LIREN
- Aug 1, 2012 — License modified LIMOD
- Jun 5, 2001 — FCC action LITIN
- Jun 5, 2001 — License modified LIMOD
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- Licensee
- Midland Amateur Radio Club
- Address
- Attn: JAMES M REID
3504 Douglas
Midland, TX 79703
- FRN
- 0005105820
- Trustee
- K5KUX
- Last granted
- May 21, 2001
- Effective
- May 21, 2001
- Last action
- Jun 5, 2001
FCC actions (2)
- Jun 5, 2001 — License canceled LICAN
- May 21, 2001 — License issued LIISS
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
- Seen Sep 5, 2017 → Oct 4, 2026 · 50 snapshots · as W5QGG
Midland Amateur Radio CLUB
Attn: ALAN C SEWELL
PO Box 7532
Midland, TX 79708 - Seen May 27, 2010 → Oct 4, 2026 · 52 snapshots · as KE5WRS
Midland Amateur Radio Club
Attn: JAMES M REID
PO Box 4401
Midland, TX 79704 - Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 54 snapshots · as KD5ONX
Midland Amateur Radio Club
Attn: JAMES M REID
3504 Douglas, Midland, TX 79703 - Seen Feb 18, 2013 → May 12, 2017 · 44 snapshots · as W5QGG
Midland Amateur Radio CLUB
Attn: JOHN R WILDER JR
PO Box 52522
Midland, TX 79710
Previous holder: STEPHEN R HOPKINS
Held K5RS Aug 25, 2006 → Jun 6, 2023 · first licensed Aug 25, 2006 as K5RS · 1 license · FRN 0010174803
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- Licensee
- STEPHEN R HOPKINS
- Address
- 3511 PRINCETON
MIDLAND, TX 79703
- FRN
- 0010174803
- Previous call
- AA5RS (Advanced)
- Last granted
- Oct 3, 2016
- Effective
- Oct 3, 2016
- Last action
- Aug 14, 2024
FCC actions (7)
- Aug 14, 2024 — Record corrected COR
- Aug 14, 2024 — Record corrected COR
- Aug 14, 2024 — Record corrected COR
- Aug 14, 2024 — Record corrected COR
- Oct 3, 2016 — License renewed LIREN
- Aug 26, 2006 — License renewed LIREN
- Aug 25, 2006 — FCC action ESCFRN
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
- Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 48 snapshots · as K5RS
STEPHEN R HOPKINS
3511 PRINCETON, MIDLAND, TX 79703
Vanity applications filed by K5RS
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 Aug 22, 2024
Granted Sep 10, 2024
0011204522 |
KD5C · Midland Amateur Radio Club
·
Attn: ALAN C SEWELL · PO Box 7532 · Midland, TX 79708
|
Granted
got K5RS
|
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Filed Nov 26, 2008
Award date was Dec 14, 2008
0003660890 |
KE5WRS · Midland Amateur Radio Club
·
Attn: JAMES M REID · PO Box 4401 · Midland, TX 79704
|
Granted |
Others requesting K5RS
3 applications listed K5RS as a choice, newest first.
| Filed | Award | Applicant | Choice # | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 | KI5RGC · Reynaldo C Sendejo · McAllen, TX | 2 | Dismissed |
| Aug 22, 2024 | Sep 9, 2024 | KD5C · Midland Amateur Radio Club · Midland, TX | 1 | Granted |
| Nov 30, 2016 | Dec 18, 2016 | KF5OHZ · Donald F Austin · Benton, AR | 3 | Dismissed |
📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots
No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for K5RS in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of K5RS beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.