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, WIKU5DX HAM
Advanced class
licensed since 2000 (26 yrs)
KU5DX since 2008 · previously KE5EE, KA5BEE
Gloster, MS
grid EM41le
LoTW user
eQSL AG
37 repeaters within 50 mi
🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Sep 6, 2028. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Sep 7, 2030.
📬 QSL: LoTW user · last upload Dec 13, 2015 · eQSL AG member · QRZ · HamQTH
📝 KU5DX has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Aug 19, 2008 · what was requested
Currently held by MELVIN F RATZLAFF JR · 2 holders on record
Current holder: MELVIN F RATZLAFF JR
Held KU5DX Sep 6, 2008 → present · first licensed Apr 15, 2000 as KA5BEE · 3 licenses · FRN 0001814326
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- Licensee
- MELVIN F RATZLAFF JR
- Address
- 3783 PEPPERHOUSE RD
GLOSTER, MS 39638
- FRN
- 0001814326
- Previous call
- KE5EE (General)
- Last granted
- Jun 28, 2018
- Effective
- Jun 28, 2018
- Last action
- Jun 28, 2018
FCC actions (3)
- Jun 28, 2018 — License renewed LIREN
- Sep 6, 2008 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Sep 6, 2008 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- MELVIN F RATZLAFF JR
- Address
- 3783 PEPPERHOUSE RD
GLOSTER, MS 39638
- FRN
- 0001814326
- Previous call
- KA5BEE (General)
- Last granted
- Jul 22, 2008
- Effective
- Jul 22, 2008
- Last action
- Jul 2, 2025
FCC actions (3)
- Sep 6, 2008 — License canceled LICAN
- Jul 22, 2008 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jul 22, 2008 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- MELVIN F RATZLAFF JR
- Address
- 3783 PEPPERHOUSE RD
GLOSTER, MS 39638
- FRN
- 0001814326
- Last granted
- Apr 15, 2000
- Effective
- Dec 2, 2002
- Last action
- Jul 22, 2008
FCC actions (3)
- Jul 22, 2008 — License canceled LICAN
- Dec 2, 2002 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Apr 15, 2000 — License renewed LIREN
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 · 139 snapshots · as KA5BEE
MELVIN F RATZLAFF JR
3783 PEPPERHOUSE RD, GLOSTER, MS 39638
Previous holder: Scott Patout
Held KU5DX Jul 8, 2006 → Aug 18, 2006 · first licensed Dec 29, 2005 as KE5GXS · 4 licenses · FRN 0014464937
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- Licensee
- Scott Patout
- Address
- 7203 Marisol Dr
Houston, TX 77083-2912
- FRN
- 0014464937
- Previous call
- KU5DX (General)
- Last granted
- May 27, 2026
- Effective
- May 27, 2026
- Last action
- May 27, 2026
FCC actions (5)
- May 27, 2026 — License renewed LIREN
- Jun 7, 2016 — License renewed LIREN
- Sep 14, 2006 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Aug 18, 2006 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Aug 18, 2006 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- John S Patout
- Address
- 7203 Marisol Dr
Houston, TX 77083-2912
- FRN
- 0014464937
- Previous call
- AD5XC (General)
- Last granted
- Jul 8, 2006
- Effective
- Jul 8, 2006
- Last action
- Aug 18, 2006
FCC actions (3)
- Aug 18, 2006 — License canceled LICAN
- Jul 8, 2006 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jul 8, 2006 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- John S Patout
- Address
- 7203 Marisol Dr
Houston, TX 77083-2912
- FRN
- 0014464937
- Previous call
- KE5GXS (General)
- Last granted
- Dec 29, 2005
- Effective
- May 30, 2006
- Last action
- Jul 8, 2006
FCC actions (3)
- Jul 8, 2006 — License canceled LICAN
- May 30, 2006 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT
- May 30, 2006 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- John S Patout
- Address
- 7203 Marisol Dr
Houston, TX 77083-2912
- FRN
- 0014464937
- Last granted
- Dec 29, 2005
- Effective
- May 17, 2006
- Last action
- May 30, 2006
FCC actions (4)
- May 30, 2006 — License canceled LICAN
- May 17, 2006 — License modified LIMOD
- Dec 29, 2005 — License issued LIISS
- Dec 29, 2005 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
Vanity applications filed by KU5DX
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 Aug 19, 2008
Granted Jun 28, 2018
0003550938 |
KE5EE · MELVIN F RATZLAFF JR
· Advanced
3783 PEPPERHOUSE RD, GLOSTER, MS 39638
|
Granted
got KU5DX
|
|
Filed Jul 3, 2008
Award date was Jul 21, 2008
0003493281 |
KA5BEE · MELVIN F RATZLAFF JR
· Advanced
3783 PEPPERHOUSE RD, GLOSTER, MS 39638
|
Granted | |
Filed Jul 31, 2006
Granted May 27, 2026
0002696562 |
KU5DX · John S Patout
· Amateur Extra
7203 Marisol Dr, Houston, TX 77083-2912
|
Dismissed
got K5DD
|
|
Filed Jul 31, 2006
Granted May 27, 2026
0002696566 |
KU5DX · John S Patout
· Amateur Extra
7203 Marisol Dr, Houston, TX 77083-2912
|
Dismissed
got K5DD
|
|
Filed Jul 31, 2006
Granted May 27, 2026
0002696568 |
KU5DX · John S Patout
· Amateur Extra
7203 Marisol Dr, Houston, TX 77083-2912
|
Dismissed
got K5DD
|
|
Filed Jul 31, 2006
Granted May 27, 2026
0002696571 |
KU5DX · John S Patout
· Amateur Extra
7203 Marisol Dr, Houston, TX 77083-2912
|
Dismissed
got K5DD
|
|
Filed Jul 31, 2006
Granted May 27, 2026
0002696573 |
KU5DX · John S Patout
· Amateur Extra
7203 Marisol Dr, Houston, TX 77083-2912
|
Dismissed
got K5DD
|
|
Filed Jul 31, 2006
Granted May 27, 2026
0002697198 |
KU5DX · John S Patout
· Amateur Extra
7203 Marisol Dr, Houston, TX 77083-2912
|
Dismissed
got K5DD
|
|
Filed Jul 31, 2006
Granted May 27, 2026
0002697219 |
KU5DX · John S Patout
· Amateur Extra
7203 Marisol Dr, Houston, TX 77083-2912
|
Dismissed
got K5DD
|
|
Filed Jul 31, 2006
Granted May 27, 2026
0002697225 |
KU5DX · John S Patout
· Amateur Extra
7203 Marisol Dr, Houston, TX 77083-2912
|
Granted
got K5DD
|
|
Filed Jul 31, 2006
Granted May 27, 2026
0002697230 |
KU5DX · John S Patout
· Amateur Extra
7203 Marisol Dr, Houston, TX 77083-2912
|
Dismissed
got K5DD
|
Others requesting KU5DX
2 applications listed KU5DX as a choice, newest first.
| Filed | Award | Applicant | Choice # | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2008 | Sep 6, 2008 | KE5EE · MELVIN F RATZLAFF JR · GLOSTER, MS | 1 | Granted |
| Jun 20, 2006 | Jul 8, 2006 | AD5XC · John S Patout · Houston, TX | 2 | Granted |
📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots
No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for KU5DX in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of KU5DX beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.
Repeaters within 50 miles
37 repeaters within 50 miles of this address, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | KX5E | Gloster 1.2 mi KX5E |
444.9750 | +5 | TONE 100.0 | FM (analog) (FM,C4FM) | — | Gloster, MS | |
| 1.4 | WJ5ES | Gloster WJ5ES |
146.7450 | -0.6 | TONE 100.0 | FM (analog) | — | Gloster, MS | |
| 24.4 | WB5BTR | Jackson WB5BTR |
443.6250 | +5 | TSQL 156.7 | FM (analog) | — | Jackson, LA | |
| 24.9 | W5EFP | Jackson W5EFP BM |
442.2000 | +5 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 314754 | — | Jackson, LA |
| 25.1 | KM5LOU | Jackson KM5LOU EchoLink |
146.8350 | -0.6 | TONE 114.8 | FM (analog) | EchoLink 505970 | — | Jackson, LA |
| 27.1 | WB5LIV | Jackson WB5LIV |
443.8500 | +5 | TSQL 107.2 | FM (analog) | — | Jackson, LA | |
| 30.9 | W5EFP | Bluff Creek W5EFP |
443.7250 | +5 | TSQL 107.2 | FM (analog) | — | Bluff Creek, LA | |
| 31.3 | K5LLY | Slaughter K5LLY BM |
442.2000 | +5 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 312494 | — | Slaughter, LA |
| 31.4 | WB5BTR | Greensburg WB5BTR |
442.2750 | +5 | TSQL 156.7 | FM (analog) | — | Greensburg, LA | |
| 32.7 | AG5IN | Star Hill AG5IN |
146.9700 | -0.6 | TSQL 107.2 | FM (analog) | — | Star Hill, LA | |
| 33.4 | N5TAM | Natchez N5TAM |
145.2500 | -0.6 | none | D-STAR | — | Natchez, MS | |
| 33.4 | N5TAM | Natchez N5TAM |
447.4125 | -5 | none | D-STAR | — | Natchez, MS | |
| 34.8 | WW5P | NATCHEZ Indian WW5P |
444.4000 | +5 | TONE 91.5 | FM (analog) (FM,C4FM) | — | NATCHEZ, MS | |
| 34.9 | W5WQ | Brookhaven W5WQ |
146.8500 | -0.6 | TONE 103.5 | FM (analog) (FM,C4FM) | — | Brookhaven, MS | |
| 35.0 | K5OCM | Natchez K5OCM |
146.9100 | -0.6 | TSQL 91.5 | FM (analog) | — | Natchez, MS | |
| 35.0 | K5SVC | Natchez K5SVC |
147.3600 | +0.6 | TONE 100.0 | FM (analog) | — | Natchez, MS | |
| 35.8 | WB5BTR | Pine Grove WB5BTR |
147.2550 | +0.6 | TSQL 136.5 | FM (analog) | — | Pine Grove, LA | |
| 39.2 | W5PTL | Greenwell Spring W5PTL |
224.3000 | -1.6 | TSQL 107.2 | FM (analog) | — | Greenwell Springs, LA | |
| 40.1 | W5TEO | Lewiston W5TEO |
444.3250 | +5 | TSQL 107.2 | FM (analog) (FM,C4FM) | — | Lewiston, LA | |
| 40.7 | WB5ERM | Kentwood LW Tank WB5ERM |
442.0500 | +5 | TSQL 107.2 | FM (analog) | — | Kentwood, LA | |
| 42.9 | KD5CQB | Central KD5CQB |
146.9400 | -0.6 | TSQL 107.2 | FM (analog) | — | Central, LA | |
| 46.2 | KE5ILT | Wilmer KE5ILT |
147.3450 | +0.6 | Fusion (C4FM) | — | Wilmer, LA | ||
| 46.5 | WB5BTR | Central WB5BTR |
442.4000 | +5 | TSQL 156.7 | FM (analog) | — | Central, LA | |
| 47.4 | KC5BMA | Denham Springs KC5BMA |
444.8500 | +5 | TSQL 107.2 | FM (analog) | — | Denham Springs, LA | |
| 48.1 | W5LRS | Walker W5LRS |
444.5250 | +5 | TSQL 107.2 | FM (analog) | — | Walker, LA | |
| 48.8 | WB5LIV | Livingston WB5LIV |
147.7650 | +0.6 | TSQL 107.2 | FM (analog) | — | Livingston, LA | |
| 49.0 | WB5BTR | Livingston WB5BTR |
444.3500 | +5 | TSQL 136.5 | FM (analog) | — | Livingston, LA | |
| 49.6 | KD5SL | Baton Rouge KD5SL |
145.4900 | -0.6 | TONE 107.2 | FM (analog) (FM,C4FM) | — | Baton Rouge, LA | |
| 49.6 | KD5CQB | Baton Rouge KD5CQB |
146.8800 | -0.6 | none | D-STAR | — | Baton Rouge, LA | |
| 49.6 | KD5CQB | Baton Rouge KD5CQB |
442.9250 | +5 | none | D-STAR | — | Baton Rouge, LA | |
| 49.6 | W5GIX | Baton Rouge W5GIX |
444.4000 | +5 | Fusion (C4FM) | — | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| 49.6 | WB5LHS | Baton Rouge Stat WB5LHS IRLP |
444.6250 | +5 | TSQL 156.7 | FM (analog) | IRLP 8266 | — | Baton Rouge, LA |
| 32.7 | W5KRO offline | Star Hill W5KRO WIRES-X |
147.2850 | +0.6 | TSQL 107.2 | FM (analog) | WIRES-X 50240 | — | Star Hill, LA |
| 33.3 | W5WQ offline | McComb SW MS W5WQ |
146.9400 | -0.6 | TONE 103.5 | FM (analog) | — | McComb, MS | |
| 34.9 | KD5BIG offline | Natchez KD5BIG WIRES-X |
441.8000 | +5 | TSQL 88.5 | FM (analog) (FM,C4FM) | WIRES-X 40967 | — | Natchez, MS |
| 42.9 | KD5CQB offline | Central KD5CQB |
443.5500 | +5 | TONE 107.2 | FM (analog) | — | Central, LA | |
| 49.6 | KE5QJQ offline | Baton Rouge KE5QJQ AllStar |
444.9500 | +5 | TSQL 107.2 | FM (analog) | AllStar 400970 EchoLink 472759 | — | Baton Rouge, LA |