N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated yesterday 6:02 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 2, 2026) · next update today 6:00 am CDT

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K5RST HAM

General class licensed since 2001 (25 yrs) K5RST since 2006 · previously KB5YQJ Zapata, TX grid EL06kw 14 repeaters within 50 mi

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Dec 27, 2026. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Dec 28, 2028.

📬 QSL: no LoTW uploads on record · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH

📝 K5RST has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Dec 7, 2006 · what was requested

Currently held by ROSS M LEMON · 2 holders on record

Current holder: ROSS M LEMON

Held K5RST Dec 27, 2006 → present · first licensed Aug 14, 2001 as KB5YQJ · 2 licenses · FRN 0005629894

K5RST Active General · vanity Dec 27, 2006 → expires Dec 27, 2026

Licensee
ROSS M LEMON

Address
PO Box 14951
ZAPATA, TX 78076
26.9341, -99.1310 (ZIP center) · Grid EL06kw · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0005629894

Previous call
KB5YQJ (Technician Plus)

Last granted
Dec 15, 2016

Effective
Dec 15, 2016

Last action
Dec 15, 2016
FCC actions (3)
- Dec 15, 2016 — License renewed LIREN
- Dec 27, 2006 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Dec 27, 2006 — License issued LIISS
KB5YQJ Canceled General Aug 14, 2001 → Dec 27, 2006 (canceled)

Licensee
Ross M Lemon

Address
PO Box 14951
Zapata, TX 78076
26.9341, -99.1310 (ZIP center) · Grid EL06kw · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0005629894

Last granted
Apr 9, 2003

Effective
Apr 9, 2003

Last action
Dec 27, 2006
FCC actions (4)
- Dec 27, 2006 — License canceled LICAN
- Apr 9, 2003 — License renewed LIREN
- Aug 14, 2001 — License modified LIMOD
- Aug 14, 2001 — FCC action LITIN

Address history

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

Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Sep 27, 2026 · 93 snapshots · as KB5YQJ
Ross M Lemon
PO Box 14951
Zapata, TX 78076
26.9341, -99.1310 (ZIP center) · Grid EL06kw · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Previous holder: JAMES E BERTIE

Held K5RST Aug 2, 1999 → Dec 21, 2002 · first licensed as KK5GW · 3 licenses · FRN 0001878982

K6RST Active Amateur Extra · vanity Dec 21, 2002 → expires Dec 21, 2032

Licensee
JAMES E BERTIE

Address
3876 Quail Run Rd
FLOWER MOUND, TX 75022
33.0360, -97.0902 (street) · Grid EM13ka · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0001878982

Previous call
K5RST (Advanced)

Last granted
Nov 29, 2022

Effective
Nov 29, 2022

Last action
Nov 29, 2022
FCC actions (5)
- Nov 29, 2022 — License renewed LIREN
- Sep 25, 2012 — License renewed LIREN
- Nov 2, 2004 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Dec 21, 2002 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Dec 21, 2002 — License issued LIISS
📦 Moved: , None → Flower Mound, TX

K5RST Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity Aug 2, 1999 → Dec 21, 2002 (canceled)

Licensee
JAMES E BERTIE

Address
2508 HUNTERS RUN
FLOWER MOUND, TX 75028
33.0330, -97.0646 (ZIP center) · Grid EM13la · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0001878982

Previous call
KK5GW (Advanced)

Last granted
Aug 2, 1999

Effective
Jun 3, 2000

Last action
Dec 21, 2002
FCC actions (2)
- Dec 21, 2002 — License canceled LICAN
- Jun 3, 2000 — License modified LIMOD
KK5GW Canceled Advanced → Aug 2, 1999 (canceled)

Licensee
JAMES E BERTIE

Address

FRN
0001878982

Last granted

Effective

Last action

Address history

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

Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Sep 27, 2026 · 47 snapshots · as KK5GW
JAMES E BERTIE
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Sep 27, 2026 · 47 snapshots · as K5RST
JAMES E BERTIE
2508 HUNTERS RUN, FLOWER MOUND, TX 75028
33.0330, -97.0646 (ZIP center) · Grid EM13la · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Sep 27, 2026 · 47 snapshots · as K6RST
JAMES E BERTIE
3876 Quail Run Rd, FLOWER MOUND, TX 75022
33.0360, -97.0902 (street) · Grid EM13ka · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by K5RST

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 Dec 7, 2006 Granted Dec 15, 2016 0002841048	KB5YQJ · Ross M Lemon · General PO Box 14951 · Zapata, TX 78076 26.9341, -99.1310 (ZIP center) · Grid EL06kw · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.K5RST ✓ granted 2.N5DOT held	Granted got K5RST
Filed Dec 3, 2002 Granted Nov 29, 2022 0001107907	K5RST · JAMES E BERTIE · Amateur Extra 2508 HUNTERS RUN, FLOWER MOUND, TX 75028 33.0330, -97.0646 (ZIP center) · Grid EM13la · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.K6RST ✓ granted	Granted got K6RST

Others requesting K5RST

3 applications listed K5RST as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Jun 26, 2017	Jul 14, 2017	KG5TRE · BRENT L MORGAN · JACKSONVILLE, TX	8	Granted
Dec 7, 2006	Dec 25, 2006	KB5YQJ · Ross M Lemon · Zapata, TX	1	Granted
Aug 8, 2005	Aug 26, 2005	KE5CTY · Robert L Autry · Springtown, TX	2	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for K5RST in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of K5RST beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.

Repeaters within 50 miles

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

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Miles	Call	Name	Output	Offset	Tone	Mode	Networks	Activity	Location
38.2	KE5NL	Oilton KE5NL AllStar	146.8600	-0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 28178 EchoLink 267931 AllStar 28184	—	Oilton, TX
45.5	no call listed	Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas	147.3100	+0.6	TSQL 123.0	FM (analog)		—	Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas
45.6	N5PKL	Laredo N5PKL WIRES-X	441.3750	+5		Fusion (C4FM)	WIRES-X 43154	—	Laredo, TX
45.8	W5EVH	Laredo W5EVH AllStar	146.8800	-0.6	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 27162 IRLP 5380	—	Laredo, TX
45.8	W5EVH	Laredo W5EVH AllStar	147.1200	+0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 27160 EchoLink 513182 IRLP 5380	—	Laredo, TX
45.8	W5EVH	Laredo W5EVH AllStar	444.0000	+5	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 28054	—	Laredo, TX
46.5	W5LRD	Laredo W5LRD	146.6200	-0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Laredo, TX
46.6	W5EVH	Laredo Arpt W5EVH AllStar	146.9400	-0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 27161 EchoLink 4911	—	Laredo, TX
47.1	KQ5O	Laredo KQ5O BM	438.5500	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 320815103 BrandMeister 320815105	—	Laredo, TX
48.5	KG5CKR	Laredo KG5CKR BM	442.1750	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 311588	—	Laredo, TX
48.5	KE5WFB	Laredo KE5WFB	440.6000	+5	none	D-STAR		—	Laredo, TX
26.4	XE2LAT offline	Guerrero XE2LAT BM	438.7750	-5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 334214	—	Guerrero, Tamaulipas
46.9	NV5TX offline	Laredo NV5TX BM	443.1000	+5	CC7	DMR	BrandMeister 314298	—	Laredo, TX
47.1	W5LRD offline	Laredo W5LRD BM	442.1750	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 312374	—	Laredo, TX