🕒 FCC license data updated today 6:02 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 2, 2026) · next update tomorrow 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
N5BLL HAM
✅
Available for a vanity request — free since May 9, 2022.
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 May 9, 2022
Previous holder: WILLIAM L STEPANEK JR
Held N5BLL May 14, 2016 → May 8, 2020
· first licensed Jan 27, 2003 as N9FAJ
· 4 licenses · FRN 0007616394
📦 Moved: Keller, TX → Cedarville, IL
N9WLS
Active
General · vanity
May 8, 2020 → expires May 8, 2030
Licensee WILLIAM L STEPANEK JR
Address Attn: william stepanek PO Box 284 210 west Washington St Cedarville, IL 61013
42.3743, -89.6369 (street) · Grid
EN52ei · CQ 4 · ITU 8 ·
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FRN 0007616394
Previous call N5BLL (Novice)
Last granted May 8, 2020
Effective Nov 8, 2024
Last action Nov 8, 2024
FCC actions (4)
Nov 8, 2024 — Administrative update LIAUA Nov 8, 2024 — Administrative update LIAUA May 8, 2020 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT May 8, 2020 — License issued LIISS
📦 Moved: Roscoe, IL → Keller, TX
N5BLL
Canceled
General · vanity
May 14, 2016 → May 8, 2020 (canceled)
Licensee WILLIAM L STEPANEK JR
Address Attn: william stepanek 12660 harvest grove dr keller, TX 76244
32.9280, -97.2766 (ZIP center) · Grid
EM12iw · CQ 4 · ITU 7 ·
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FRN 0007616394
Previous call N9BLL (Novice)
Last granted May 14, 2016
Effective May 14, 2016
Last action May 8, 2020
FCC actions (3)
May 8, 2020 — License canceled LICAN May 14, 2016 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT May 14, 2016 — License issued LIISS
N9BLL
Canceled
General · vanity
Mar 1, 2008 → May 14, 2016 (canceled)
Licensee WILLIAM L STEPANEK JR
Address 12612 N GATE ROSCOE, IL 61073
42.4238, -88.9939 (ZIP center) · Grid
EN52mk · CQ 4 · ITU 8 ·
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FRN 0007616394
Previous call N9FAJ (Novice)
Last granted Mar 1, 2008
Effective Mar 1, 2008
Last action May 14, 2016
FCC actions (3)
May 14, 2016 — License canceled LICAN Mar 1, 2008 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT Mar 1, 2008 — License issued LIISS
N9FAJ
Canceled
General
Jan 27, 2003 → Mar 1, 2008 (canceled)
Licensee WILLIAM L STEPANEK JR
Address 12612 N GATE ROSCOE, IL 61073
42.4238, -88.9939 (ZIP center) · Grid
EN52mk · CQ 4 · ITU 8 ·
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FRN 0007616394
Previous call KA9LGQ (Novice)
Last granted Jan 27, 2003
Effective Jan 27, 2003
Last action Mar 1, 2008
FCC actions (2)
Mar 1, 2008 — License canceled LICAN Jan 27, 2003 — License renewed LIREN
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
Seen Nov 28, 2024 → Sep 27, 2026 · 8 snapshots · as N9WLS
WILLIAM L STEPANEK JR
Attn: william stepanek PO Box 284 210 west Washington St, Cedarville, IL 61013
42.3743, -89.6369 (street) · Grid
EN52ei · CQ 4 · ITU 8 ·
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Seen Jun 30, 2016 → Sep 27, 2026 · 29 snapshots · as N5BLL
WILLIAM L STEPANEK JR
Attn: william stepanek 12660 harvest grove dr, keller, TX 76244
32.9280, -97.2766 (ZIP center) · Grid
EM12iw · CQ 4 · ITU 7 ·
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Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Sep 27, 2026 · 93 snapshots · as N9FAJ
WILLIAM L STEPANEK JR
12612 N GATE, ROSCOE, IL 61073
42.4238, -88.9939 (ZIP center) · Grid
EN52mk · CQ 4 · ITU 8 ·
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Previous holder: WILLIAM D CLARK
Held N5BLL Sep 29, 2009 → Feb 19, 2010
· first licensed Feb 18, 2005 as KC5FBS
· 3 licenses · FRN 0012832440
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
Seen Apr 25, 2025 → Sep 27, 2026 · 4 snapshots · as W5FBS
WILLIAM D CLARK
11900 NE 10, CHOCTAW, OK 73020
35.4785, -97.3204 (street) · Grid
EM15il · CQ 4 · ITU 7 ·
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Seen May 27, 2010 → Sep 27, 2026 · 126 snapshots · as KC5FBS
WILLIAM D CLARK
12230 JAYCIE CIRCLE, MIDWEST CITY, OK 73130
35.4588, -97.3458 (ZIP center) · Grid
EM15hl · CQ 4 · ITU 7 ·
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Seen Apr 16, 2022 → Mar 13, 2025 · 8 snapshots · as W5FBS
WILLIAM D CLARK
13252 Fairway Dr, Choctaw, OK 73020
35.4619, -97.2626 (ZIP center) · Grid
EM15il · CQ 4 · ITU 7 ·
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Seen Nov 7, 2004 · 1 snapshot · as KC5FBS
WILLIAM D CLARK
2998 N HENNEY RD, CHOCTAW, OK 73020
35.4619, -97.2626 (ZIP center) · Grid
EM15il · CQ 4 · ITU 7 ·
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Others requesting N5BLL
4 applications listed N5BLL as a choice, newest first.
Filed Award Applicant Choice # Status
Apr 26, 2016
May 14, 2016
N9BLL · WILLIAM L STEPANEK JR · keller, TX
1 Granted Apr 26, 2016
May 14, 2016
N9BLL · WILLIAM L STEPANEK JR · keller, TX
1 Dismissed Sep 10, 2009
Sep 28, 2009
KC5FBS · WILLIAM D CLARK · MIDWEST CITY, OK
1 Granted May 9, 2002
May 27, 2002
K0WLO · WILBUR L BROSS · MISSOURI CITY, TX
7 Granted
📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots
No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for N5BLL in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of N5BLL beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.
Data: FCC Universal Licensing System (amateur & GMRS), NetLogger and more · site status
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