N9TPB
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🕒 FCC license data updated today 7:15 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 4, 2026) · next update tomorrow 6:00 am CDT
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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, WIK5TXU HAM
✅ Available for a vanity request — free since Jul 19, 2020.
1x3 call: Technician, General, Advanced and Amateur Extra licensees can request it.
No pending applications list it.
📬 QSL: no LoTW uploads on record · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH
Not currently held · 2 holders on record · available since Jul 19, 2020
Previous holder: DONALD W COTHERN
Held K5TXU Jul 18, 2008 → Jul 18, 2018 · first licensed Aug 10, 2001 as WB5VWU · 2 licenses · FRN 0005629811
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- Licensee
- DONALD W COTHERN
- Address
- Attn: DONALD W COTHERN
6031 REDCOAT LANE
TYLER, TX 75703
- FRN
- 0005629811
- Previous call
- WB5VWU
- Last granted
- Jul 18, 2008
- Effective
- May 23, 2013
- Last action
- Jul 21, 2020
FCC actions (4)
- Jul 21, 2020 — License expired LIEXP
- May 23, 2013 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jul 18, 2008 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jul 18, 2008 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- DONALD W COTHERN
- Address
- Attn: DONALD W COTHERN
6031 REDCOAT LANE
TYLER, TX 75703
- FRN
- 0005629811
- Last granted
- Sep 13, 2006
- Effective
- Sep 13, 2006
- Last action
- Jul 18, 2008
FCC actions (3)
- Jul 18, 2008 — License canceled LICAN
- Sep 13, 2006 — License renewed LIREN
- Aug 10, 2001 — License modified LIMOD
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 · 95 snapshots · as WB5VWU
DONALD W COTHERN
Attn: DONALD W COTHERN
6031 REDCOAT LANE, TYLER, TX 75703
Previous holder: Lone Star Amateur Radio Club
Held K5TXU Apr 21, 2000 → Aug 15, 2003 · first licensed Jan 14, 1999 as KD5GBF · 3 licenses · FRN 0001512359
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- Licensee
- Lone Star Amateur Radio Club
- Address
- Attn: Jeff Little
130 McGuire Road
Lufkin, TX 75901
- FRN
- 0001512359
- Previous call
- K5TXU
- Trustee
- KM5RA
- Last granted
- Aug 15, 2003
- Effective
- Aug 15, 2003
- Last action
- Aug 18, 2015
FCC actions (3)
- Aug 18, 2015 — License expired LIEXP
- Aug 15, 2003 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Aug 15, 2003 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- TXU Amateur Radio Club
- Address
- Attn: Jeff Little
321 N. First St.
Lufkin, TX 75901
- FRN
- 0001512359
- Previous call
- KD5GBF
- Trustee
- KM5RA
- Last granted
- Apr 21, 2000
- Effective
- Apr 21, 2000
- Last action
- Aug 15, 2003
FCC actions (2)
- Aug 15, 2003 — License canceled LICAN
- Apr 21, 2000 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- TXU Amateur Radio Club
- Address
- Attn: Jeff Little
321 N. First St.
Lufkin, TX 75901
- FRN
- 0001512359
- Trustee
- KM5RA
- Last granted
- Jan 14, 1999
- Effective
- Mar 31, 2000
- Last action
- Apr 21, 2000
FCC actions (6)
- Apr 21, 2000 — License canceled LICAN
- Mar 31, 2000 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Dec 29, 1999 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Dec 4, 1999 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 20, 1999 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 20, 1999 — Administrative update LIAUA
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
Others requesting K5TXU
5 applications listed K5TXU as a choice, newest first.
| Filed | Award | Applicant | Choice # | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | KJ5KUM · Lisa Hernandez · Garland, TX | 18 | Granted |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Apr 29, 2024 | KJ5FRR · BRYAN J SMITH · CELINA, TX | 3 | Granted |
| Dec 27, 2021 | Jan 14, 2022 | N5AKC · TROY N HOLLAN · Austin, TX | 13 | Granted |
| Jun 30, 2008 | Jul 18, 2008 | WB5VWU · DONALD W COTHERN · TYLER, TX | 1 | Granted |
| Apr 3, 2000 | Apr 21, 2000 | KD5GBF · TXU Amateur Radio Club · Lufkin, TX | 1 | Granted |
📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots
No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for K5TXU in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of K5TXU beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.