N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 8:30 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 1, 2026) · next update tomorrow 6:00 am CDT

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N5RCP HAM

Technician class licensed since 2011 (15 yrs) N5RCP since 2013 · previously KF5JYI Abilene, TX grid EM02ei 35 repeaters within 50 mi

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Jun 23, 2033. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Jun 24, 2035.

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

📝 N5RCP has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Dec 20, 2012 · what was requested

Currently held by Chad Putnam · 2 holders on record

Current holder: Chad Putnam

Held N5RCP Jan 8, 2013 → present · first licensed Mar 3, 2011 as KF5JYI · 2 licenses · FRN 0020611216

📦 Moved: Magnolia, TX → Abilene, TX

N5RCP Active Technician · vanity Jan 8, 2013 → expires Jun 23, 2033

Licensee
Chad Putnam

Address
542 Greenfield Rd
Abilene, TX 79602
32.3358, -99.6399 (street) · Grid EM02ei · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0020611216

Previous call
KF5JYI

Last granted
Jun 23, 2023

Effective
May 6, 2025

Last action
May 6, 2025
FCC actions (5)
- May 6, 2025 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jun 23, 2023 — License renewed LIREN
- Jun 21, 2017 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jan 8, 2013 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jan 8, 2013 — License issued LIISS
KF5JYI Canceled Technician Mar 3, 2011 → Jan 8, 2013 (canceled)

Licensee
Chad Putnam

Address
714 Weisinger Dr
Magnolia, TX 77354
30.2079, -95.6430 (ZIP center) · Grid EM20ee · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0020611216

Last granted
Mar 3, 2011

Effective
Mar 3, 2011

Last action
Jan 8, 2013
FCC actions (3)
- Jan 8, 2013 — License canceled LICAN
- Mar 3, 2011 — License issued LIISS
- Mar 3, 2011 — 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 29, 2025 → Sep 27, 2026 · 3 snapshots · as N5RCP
Chad Putnam
542 Greenfield Rd, Abilene, TX 79602
32.3358, -99.6399 (street) · Grid EM02ei · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Oct 17, 2011 → Sep 27, 2026 · 67 snapshots · as KF5JYI
Chad Putnam
714 Weisinger Dr, Magnolia, TX 77354
30.2079, -95.6430 (ZIP center) · Grid EM20ee · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Sep 5, 2017 → Apr 25, 2025 · 16 snapshots · as N5RCP
Chad Putnam
42 Poplar Pine Ct., The Woodlands, TX 77385
30.1867, -95.4290 (ZIP center) · Grid EM20ge · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Previous holder: STEVEN R THOMPSON

Held N5RCP Jul 17, 1990 → Jul 17, 2000 · first licensed Jul 17, 1990 as N5RCP · 1 license · no FRN on file (pre-2001 records)

N5RCP Expired Technician Plus Jul 17, 1990 → Jul 17, 2000 (expired)

Licensee
STEVEN R THOMPSON

Address
1002 BELLFLOWER
CARROLLTON, TX 75007
33.0053, -96.8967 (ZIP center) · Grid EM13na · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Previous call
KB5NAS (Novice)

Last granted
Jul 17, 1990

Effective
Jul 17, 1990

Last action
May 30, 2017
FCC actions (1)
- Jul 18, 2002 — License expired LIEXP

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 · 47 snapshots · as N5RCP
STEVEN R THOMPSON
1002 BELLFLOWER, CARROLLTON, TX 75007
33.0053, -96.8967 (ZIP center) · Grid EM13na · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by N5RCP

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 Dec 20, 2012 Granted Jun 23, 2023 0005538448	KF5JYI · Chad Putnam · Technician Attn: Chad Putnam · 714 Weisinger Dr, Magnolia, TX 77354 30.2079, -95.6430 (ZIP center) · Grid EM20ee · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.N5RCP ✓ granted	Granted got N5RCP

Others requesting N5RCP

4 applications listed N5RCP as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Mar 18, 2021	Apr 5, 2021	KG5GTG · Roman C Parish · Tyler, TX	3	Granted
Dec 20, 2012	Jan 7, 2013	KF5JYI · Chad Putnam · Magnolia, TX	1	Granted
Oct 25, 2005	Nov 12, 2005	KD5GPM · RAYMOND C POTCINSKE · TERRELL, TX	5	Granted
Oct 25, 2005	Nov 12, 2005	KD5GPM · RAYMOND C POTCINSKE · TERRELL, TX	2	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for N5RCP in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of N5RCP beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.

Repeaters within 50 miles

35 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
1.1	KE5LGG	Potosi KE5LGG	443.1000	+5	TSQL 88.5	FM (analog)		—	Potosi, TX
5.3	WA5JDM	Dudley WA5JDM BM	439.0000	-5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 3184417	—	Dudley, TX
7.5	WX5TX	Abilene WX5TX AllStar	442.5000	+5	TONE 156.7	FM (analog)	AllStar 690204	—	Abilene, TX
8.0	KG5MMT	Abilene KG5MMT BM	443.9625	+5	CC14	DMR	BrandMeister 311060	—	Abilene, TX
8.0	KG5MMT	Abilene KG5MMT	444.1750	+5	none	D-STAR (DMR,DV)		—	Abilene, TX
8.3	KD5YCY	Abilene KD5YCY	444.0000	+5	TONE 167.9	FM (analog)		—	Abilene, TX
8.9	N5TEQ	Abilene N5TEQ	444.2500	+5	TONE 88.5	FM (analog)		—	Abilene, TX
9.5	KI5ZS	Abilene KI5ZS EchoLink	145.4900	-0.6	TONE 88.5	FM (analog)	EchoLink 1	—	Abilene, TX
9.5	KB5GAR	Abilene KB5GAR	444.7500	+5	TSQL 88.5	FM (analog)		—	Abilene, TX
9.5	N5TEQ	Abilene N5TEQ	927.0375	-25	TONE 141.3	FM (analog)		—	Abilene, TX
10.0	W5SLG	Abilene W5SLG BM	442.4000	+5	CC4	DMR	BrandMeister 313512	—	Abilene, TX
10.0	KG5MMU	Abilene KG5MMU	444.5000	+5	none	D-STAR		—	Abilene, TX
10.0	KG5MUP	Abilene KG5MUP	444.1750	+5	none	D-STAR		—	Abilene, TX
11.5	N5ABI	Buffalo Gap Coro N5ABI	146.8400	-0.6	TSQL 146.2	FM (analog)		—	Buffalo Gap, TX
12.1	KC5OLO	Abilene KC5OLO	146.7600	-0.6	TSQL 146.2	FM (analog)		—	Abilene, TX
14.9	W5WCJ	Baird W5WCJ	147.3000	+0.6	TONE 110.9	FM (analog)		—	Baird, TX
15.1	KB5WB	Baird KB5WB	443.8500	+5	TSQL 156.7	FM (analog)		—	Baird, TX
29.6	W5JSC	Hempstead W5JSC	147.0400	+0.6	TSQL 156.7	FM (analog)		—	Hempstead, TX
29.6	WN5ROC	Paris WN5ROC	444.2750	+5	none	D-STAR		—	Paris, TX
29.6	K5TRA	Fredericksburg K5TRA AllStar	927.0250	-25	DCS 532	FM (analog)	AllStar 40603	—	Fredericksburg, TX
33.4	N5TEQ	Albany N5TEQ	444.9000	+5	TONE 114.8	FM (analog)		—	Albany, TX
35.0	KA9DNO	Cross Plains KA9DNO	444.6500	+5	TSQL 77.0	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)		—	Cross Plains, TX
41.6	KE5YF	Sweetwater KE5YF	444.7750	+5	TONE 162.2	FM (analog)		—	Sweetwater, TX
45.0	no call listed	Ballinger Texas	146.8000	-0.6	TSQL 123.0	FM (analog)		—	Ballinger, TX
45.7	KC5NOX	Sweetwater KC5NOX EchoLink	145.2500	-0.6	TONE 162.2	FM (analog)	EchoLink 1	—	Sweetwater, TX
45.7	W5NCA	Sweetwater W5NCA	146.6800	-0.6	TONE 162.2	FM (analog)		—	Sweetwater, TX
45.7	KC5NOX	Sweetwater KC5NOX	927.1125	-25	DCS 432	FM (analog)		—	Sweetwater, TX
48.2	K5WHG	Eastland K5WHG AllStar	444.8750	+5	TSQL 77.0	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)	AllStar 642621 WIRES-X 55547	—	Eastland, TX
48.2	KA5BNO	Eastland KA5BNO	145.3500	-0.6	none	FM (analog)		—	Eastland, TX
48.2	KB5WB	Eastland KB5WB AllStar	442.7250	+5	TONE 114.8	FM (analog)	AllStar 507041 AllStar 515092	—	Eastland, TX
48.2	KB5WB	Eastland Lk Leon KB5WB AllStar	444.8000	+5	TONE 156.7	FM (analog)	AllStar 690205	—	Eastland, TX
6.8	KC5OLO offline	Abilene CG Mtn KC5OLO	146.9600	-0.6	TSQL 146.2	FM (analog)		—	Abilene, TX
43.3	KD5TKR offline	San Angelo KD5TKR Mixed	441.3000	+5	CC1	DMR	Mixed	—	San Angelo, TX
44.9	W5YP offline	Ballinger W5YP	147.3200	+0.6	none	FM (analog)		—	Ballinger, TX
45.7	KA5JBD offline	Sweetwater KA5JBD	147.0800	+0.6	TONE 162.2	FM (analog)		—	Sweetwater, TX