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

K5WSA HAM

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Previously held a GMRS license

WQDY826

Expired Dec 3, 2010 · same FCC Registration Number (FRN) · GMRS covers the licensee's immediate family

Amateur Extra class licensed since 2008 (18 yrs) K5WSA since 2008 · previously KE5WWZ Fort Davis, TX grid DM80bn 17 repeaters within 50 mi

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Nov 25, 2028. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Nov 26, 2030.

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

📝 K5WSA has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Nov 5, 2008 · what was requested

Currently held by WILLIAM W SMITH · 1 holder on record

Current holder: WILLIAM W SMITH

Held K5WSA Nov 25, 2008 → present · first licensed Nov 4, 2008 as KE5WWZ · 2 licenses · FRN 0014346696

📦 Moved: Houston, TX → Fort Davis, TX

K5WSA Active Amateur Extra · vanity Nov 25, 2008 → expires Nov 25, 2028

Licensee
WILLIAM W SMITH

Address
PO Box 797
206 SGT MULHERN LOOP
FORT DAVIS, TX 79734-0797
30.5710, -103.8836 (street) · Grid DM80bn · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0014346696

Previous call
KE5WWZ (General)

Last granted
Aug 29, 2018

Effective
Aug 29, 2018

Last action
Aug 29, 2018
FCC actions (8)
- Aug 29, 2018 — License renewed LIREN
- Apr 18, 2018 — License modified LIMOD
- Nov 20, 2017 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Feb 22, 2017 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Feb 22, 2017 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jan 5, 2009 — License modified LIMOD
- Nov 25, 2008 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Nov 25, 2008 — License issued LIISS
KE5WWZ Canceled Technician Nov 4, 2008 → Nov 25, 2008 (canceled)

Licensee
William W Smith

Address
3351 Spring Valley Rd
Houston, TX 77080
29.8183, -95.5224 (ZIP center) · Grid EL29ft · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0014346696

Last granted
Nov 4, 2008

Effective
Nov 4, 2008

Last action
Nov 25, 2008
FCC actions (3)
- Nov 25, 2008 — License canceled LICAN
- Nov 4, 2008 — License issued LIISS
- Nov 4, 2008 — 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 Jan 2, 2018 → Oct 4, 2026 · 18 snapshots · as K5WSA
WILLIAM W SMITH
PO Box 797
206 SGT MULHERN LOOP, FORT DAVIS, TX 79734-0797
30.5710, -103.8836 (street) · Grid DM80bn · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen May 27, 2010 → Oct 4, 2026 · 73 snapshots · as KE5WWZ
William W Smith
3351 Spring Valley Rd, Houston, TX 77080
29.8183, -95.5224 (ZIP center) · Grid EL29ft · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen May 12, 2017 → Nov 11, 2017 · 3 snapshots · as K5WSA
WILLIAM W SMITH
PO Box 797
FORT DAVIS, TX 79734
30.6822, -103.9810 (ZIP center) · Grid DM80aq · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by K5WSA

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 Nov 5, 2008 Granted Aug 29, 2018 0003637023	KE5WWZ · William W Smith · Technician 3351 Spring Valley Rd, Houston, TX 77080 29.8183, -95.5224 (ZIP center) · Grid EL29ft · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.K5WSA ✓ granted 2.K5WVA held 3.KE5ZZZ held	Granted got K5WSA

Others requesting K5WSA

2 applications listed K5WSA as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Nov 5, 2008	Nov 23, 2008	KE5WWZ · William W Smith · Houston, TX	1	Granted
Apr 26, 2004	May 14, 2004	KD5YAD · William S Adkins · Southaven, MS	8	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for K5WSA in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of K5WSA beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.

Repeaters within 50 miles

17 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
1.6	KG5DRT	Fort Davis KG5DRT AllStar	145.2300	-0.6	TONE 146.2	FM (analog)	AllStar 49555	—	Fort Davis, TX
10.8	K5FD	Fort Davis McDon K5FD EchoLink	146.6200	-0.6	TONE 146.2	FM (analog)	EchoLink 640127	—	Fort Davis, TX
18.3	K5FD	Valentine Davis K5FD EchoLink	147.2200	+0.6	TONE 146.2	FM (analog)	EchoLink 640127	—	Valentine, TX
19.7	WX5II	Alpine WX5II	443.9250	+5	none	FM (analog)		—	Alpine, TX
19.8	K5FD	Alpine K5FD	446.1500	simplex	TONE 146.2	FM (analog)		—	Alpine, TX
20.3	K5FD	Alpine K5FD	145.2300	-0.6	TONE 146.2	FM (analog)		—	Alpine, TX
22.3	K5FD	Alpine Pierce K5FD EchoLink	146.7200	-0.6	TONE 146.2	FM (analog)	EchoLink 640127	—	Alpine, TX
25.7	N5HYD	Fort Davis Mt N5HYD	443.9500	+5	none	FM (analog)		—	Fort Davis, TX
36.1	WT5PN	Kent WT5PN	443.3250	+5	TSQL 162.2	FM (analog)		—	Kent, TX
39.7	no call listed	Kent Texas	443.3250	+5	TSQL 162.2	FM (analog)		—	Kent, TX
42.0	WT5PN	Marathon WT5PN	443.2000	+5	TSQL 162.2	FM (analog)		—	Marathon, TX
42.1	K5FD	Marathon Glass K5FD EchoLink	146.9200	-0.6	TSQL 146.2	FM (analog)	EchoLink 640127	—	Marathon, TX
42.9	K5FD	Marathon Elephan K5FD EchoLink	147.0200	+0.6	TONE 146.2	FM (analog)	EchoLink 640127	—	Marathon, TX
45.7	AI5TX	Marathon AI5TX	443.5000	+5	none	FM (analog)		—	Marathon, TX
45.7	no call listed	Marathon Texas	147.1200	+0.6	TONE 162.2	FM (analog)		—	Marathon, TX
45.7	no call listed	Marathon Texas	147.2000	+0.6	TSQL 162.2	FM (analog)		—	Marathon, TX
45.7	no call listed	Marathon Texas	443.2000	+5	TSQL 162.2	FM (analog)		—	Marathon, TX