N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated yesterday 6:02 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 2, 2026) · next update today 8:30 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

KE5WDM HAM 📻 GMRS

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Also a GMRS licensee

WSLS422

Active until Feb 18, 2036 · same FCC Registration Number (FRN) · GMRS covers the licensee's immediate family

General class licensed since 2018 (8 yrs) KE5WDM since 2018 · previously KI5BFO Dallas, TX GMRS WSLS422

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Sep 22, 2028. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Sep 23, 2030.

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

📝 KE5WDM has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Sep 4, 2018 · what was requested

Currently held by WILLIAM D MCSPADDEN · 2 holders on record

Current holder: WILLIAM D MCSPADDEN

Held KE5WDM Sep 22, 2018 → present · first licensed Aug 13, 2018 as KI5BFO · 2 licenses · FRN 0027772417

KE5WDM Active General · vanity Sep 22, 2018 → expires Sep 22, 2028

Licensee
WILLIAM D MCSPADDEN

Address
P.O. Box 671375
DALLAS, TX 75367-1375

FRN
0027772417

Previous call
KI5BFO (Technician)

Last granted
Sep 22, 2018

Effective
Jul 23, 2019

Last action
Jul 23, 2019
FCC actions (4)
- Jul 23, 2019 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 19, 2018 — License modified LIMOD
- Sep 22, 2018 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Sep 22, 2018 — License issued LIISS
KI5BFO Canceled Technician Aug 13, 2018 → Sep 22, 2018 (canceled)

Licensee
WILLIAM D MCSPADDEN

Address
6807 WAGGONER DR
DALLAS, TX 75230
32.9027, -96.7934 (ZIP center) · Grid EM12ov · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0027772417

Last granted
Aug 13, 2018

Effective
Aug 13, 2018

Last action
Sep 22, 2018
FCC actions (3)
- Sep 22, 2018 — License canceled LICAN
- Aug 13, 2018 — License issued LIISS
- Aug 13, 2018 — 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 Apr 16, 2022 → Sep 27, 2026 · 12 snapshots · as KE5WDM
WILLIAM D MCSPADDEN
P.O. Box 671375, DALLAS, TX 75367-1375
Seen Sep 3, 2018 → Sep 27, 2026 · 17 snapshots · as KI5BFO
WILLIAM D MCSPADDEN
6807 WAGGONER DR, DALLAS, TX 75230
32.9027, -96.7934 (ZIP center) · Grid EM12ov · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Previous holder: Luke L Laird

Held KE5WDM Aug 22, 2008 → Sep 12, 2008 · first licensed Aug 22, 2008 as KE5WDM · 2 licenses · FRN 0018055921

📦 Moved: Magee, MS → Moundville, AL

K5ELD Expired General · vanity Sep 12, 2008 → Sep 12, 2018 (expired)

Licensee
Luke L Laird

Address
Attn: Luke L. Laird
50 Azalea LN
Moundville, AL 35474
32.9406, -87.5912 (ZIP center) · Grid EM62ew · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0018055921

Previous call
KE5WDM (Technician)

Last granted
Sep 12, 2008

Effective
Nov 18, 2011

Last action
Sep 15, 2020
FCC actions (5)
- Sep 15, 2020 — License expired LIEXP
- Nov 18, 2011 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Sep 22, 2008 — License modified LIMOD
- Sep 12, 2008 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Sep 12, 2008 — License issued LIISS
KE5WDM Canceled Technician Aug 22, 2008 → Sep 12, 2008 (canceled)

Licensee
Luke L Laird

Address
Attn: Luke L. Laird
808 Charles St Nw
Magee, MS 39111
31.8966, -89.7181 (ZIP center) · Grid EM51dv · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0018055921

Last granted
Aug 22, 2008

Effective
Aug 25, 2008

Last action
Sep 12, 2008
FCC actions (4)
- Sep 12, 2008 — License canceled LICAN
- Aug 25, 2008 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Aug 22, 2008 — License issued LIISS
- Aug 22, 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 May 28, 2012 → Sep 27, 2026 · 43 snapshots · as K5ELD
Luke L Laird
Attn: Luke L. Laird
50 Azalea LN, Moundville, AL 35474
32.9406, -87.5912 (ZIP center) · Grid EM62ew · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen May 27, 2010 → Sep 27, 2026 · 49 snapshots · as KE5WDM
Luke L Laird
Attn: Luke L. Laird
808 Charles St Nw, Magee, MS 39111
31.8966, -89.7181 (ZIP center) · Grid EM51dv · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by KE5WDM

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 Sep 4, 2018 Granted Sep 22, 2018 0008355162	KI5BFO · WILLIAM D MCSPADDEN · Technician 6807 WAGGONER DR, DALLAS, TX 75230 32.9027, -96.7934 (ZIP center) · Grid EM12ov · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.KE5WDM ✓ granted 2.KI5WDM held 3.KT5WDM 4.KM5WDM 5.KU5WDM	Granted got KE5WDM
Filed Aug 25, 2008 Granted Sep 12, 2008 0003559334	KE5WDM · Luke L Laird · Technician Attn: Luke L. Laird · 808 Charles St Nw, Magee, MS 39111 31.8966, -89.7181 (ZIP center) · Grid EM51dv · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.K5LL held 2.K5WDM available 3.K5ELD ✓ granted	Granted got K5ELD

Others requesting KE5WDM

1 application listed KE5WDM as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Sep 4, 2018	Sep 22, 2018	KI5BFO · WILLIAM D MCSPADDEN · DALLAS, TX	1	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for KE5WDM in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of KE5WDM beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.