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, WI · old CB calls like KHC1939 or 18Q3518 (1962–63 CB call books) · (205) 546-1767 (1990s CB directory phones)KB5VME HAM
✅ Available for a vanity request — free since Jun 20, 2006.
2x3 call: any licensee can request it.
No pending applications list it.
📬 QSL: no LoTW uploads on record · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH
Not currently held · 1 holder on record · available since Jun 20, 2006
Previous holder: KENNETH N BAIN JR
Held KB5VME Sep 22, 1992 → Jun 19, 2004 · first licensed Sep 22, 1992 as KB5VME · 3 licenses · FRN 0002511749
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- Licensee
- KENNETH N BAIN JR
- Address
- 1002 Shadowood Dr
Marshall, TX 75672
- FRN
- 0002511749
- Previous call
- K5WFI (Technician)
- Last granted
- Sep 4, 2020
- Effective
- Sep 4, 2020
- Last action
- Sep 4, 2020
FCC actions (3)
- Sep 4, 2020 — License renewed LIREN
- Aug 28, 2010 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Aug 28, 2010 — License issued LIISS
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📦 Moved: Vivian, LA → Marshall, TX
- Licensee
- KENNETH N BAIN JR
- Address
- 1004 Richmond Drive
Marshall, TX 75672
- FRN
- 0002511749
- Previous call
- KB5VME (Technician)
- Last granted
- Jun 19, 2004
- Effective
- Aug 11, 2010
- Last action
- Aug 28, 2010
FCC actions (7)
- Aug 28, 2010 — License canceled LICAN
- Aug 11, 2010 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Apr 4, 2007 — License modified LIMOD
- Mar 27, 2007 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Feb 22, 2007 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jun 19, 2004 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jun 19, 2004 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- KENNETH N BAIN JR
- Address
- 404 WEST ALABAMA AVENUE
VIVIAN, LA 71082
- FRN
- 0002511749
- Last granted
- Sep 4, 2002
- Effective
- Jun 2, 2004
- Last action
- Jun 19, 2004
FCC actions (5)
- Jun 19, 2004 — License canceled LICAN
- Jun 2, 2004 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Sep 4, 2002 — License renewed LIREN
- May 30, 2002 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jan 23, 2001 — Administrative update LIAUA
Callbook Records, 1993–2003
From the FCC amateur database as published on the QRZ! callsign CD-ROMs, 1993–2003, before and alongside the FCC's online records (which start in 1999). "Seen" dates are the first and last disc showing that record; the issue date is the FCC's, so it can be a renewal of an even older license.
- Seen Mar 9, 1998 → Apr 7, 1999 · 3 discs
KB5VME · Technician · issued Jul 25, 1995, expires Sep 22, 2002
KENNETH N BAIN JR .
19562 SOUTH LOUISIANA ST; PO BOX 158, IDA, LA 71044 - Seen Oct 27, 1996 → Apr 4, 1997 · 2 discs
KB5VME · Technician · issued Jul 25, 1995, expires Sep 22, 2002
KENNETH N BAIN JR .
19562 SOUTH LOUISIANA ST, IDA, LA 71044 - Seen Oct 26, 1995 → Apr 21, 1996 · 2 discs
KB5VME · Technician · issued Jul 25, 1995, expires Sep 22, 2002
KENNETH N BAIN JR
PO BOX 158, IDA, LA 71044 - Seen Sep 9, 1993 → May 12, 1995 · 4 discs
KB5VME · Technician · issued Sep 22, 1992, expires Sep 22, 2002
KENNETH N BAIN JR
117 LAKE DR, WEST MONROE, LA 71291
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
- Seen Apr 16, 2022 → Oct 11, 2026 · 14 snapshots · as K5KNB
KENNETH N BAIN JR
1002 Shadowood Dr, Marshall, TX 75672 - Seen Oct 17, 2011 → Oct 11, 2026 · 80 snapshots · as K5WFI
KENNETH N BAIN JR
1004 Richmond Drive, Marshall, TX 75672 - Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 11, 2026 · 51 snapshots · as KB5VME
KENNETH N BAIN JR
404 WEST ALABAMA AVENUE, VIVIAN, LA 71082
Earlier Holders
KB5VME in the 1993–2003 Callbooks
From the FCC amateur database as published on the QRZ! callsign CD-ROMs, 1993–2003, before and alongside the FCC's online records (which start in 1999). "Seen" dates are the first and last disc showing that record; the issue date is the FCC's, so it can be a renewal of an even older license.
- Seen Oct 25, 2002 → Apr 17, 2003 · 2 discs
KB5VME · Technician · issued Sep 4, 2002, expires Sep 22, 2012
KENNETH N BAIN; JR
404 WEST ALABAMA AVENUE, VIVIAN, LA 71082 - Seen Apr 13, 2001 → Apr 27, 2002 · 3 discs
KB5VME · Technician · issued Jan 23, 2001, expires Sep 22, 2002
KENNETH N. BAIN; JR .
336 REDBUD LANE, VIVIAN, LA 71082-3048
KB5VME in the Printed Callbooks, 1909–1997
From scanned copies of the printed callbooks (government lists from 1913, then the Radio Amateur Callbook to 1997), read by OCR, so names and streets can carry typos. Each line is one or more editions in a row showing the same name at the same address.
📡 On the Air: APRS, Digital & WSPR Spots
No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for KB5VME in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of KB5VME beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.