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, WING5J HAM
Amateur Extra class
licensed since 1991 (35 yrs)
NG5J since 2005 · previously KB5PLD
Huttig, AR
Grid EM33vb
eQSL AG
30 repeaters within 50 mi
🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Jan 25, 2035. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Jan 26, 2037.
📬 QSL: no LoTW uploads on record · eQSL AG member · QRZ · HamQTH
📝 NG5J has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Jan 7, 2005 · what was requested
Currently held by JOE W DAVIS · 2 holders on record
Current holder: JOE W DAVIS
Held NG5J Jan 25, 2005 → present · first licensed Aug 20, 1991 as KB5PLD · 2 licenses · FRN 0004194254
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📦 Moved: Gulfport, MS → Huttig, AR
- Licensee
- JOE W DAVIS
- Address
- 572 J avenue
Huttig, AR 71747
- FRN
- 0004194254
- Previous call
- KB5PLD (General)
- Last granted
- Jul 15, 2025
- Effective
- Jul 15, 2025
- Last action
- Jul 15, 2025
FCC actions (7)
- Jul 15, 2025 — License renewed LIREN
- Nov 17, 2022 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Sep 9, 2020 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jun 19, 2015 — License renewed LIREN
- Mar 28, 2007 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jan 25, 2005 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jan 25, 2005 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- Joe W Davis
- Address
- 17316 Yazoo St
Gulfport, MS 39503
- FRN
- 0004194254
- Last granted
- Nov 16, 2001
- Effective
- Jan 5, 2005
- Last action
- Jan 25, 2005
FCC actions (4)
- Jan 25, 2005 — License canceled LICAN
- Jan 5, 2005 — License modified LIMOD
- Nov 16, 2001 — License renewed LIREN
- Nov 30, 2000 — License modified LIMOD
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 Apr 27, 2002 → Apr 17, 2003 · 3 discs
KB5PLD · General · issued Nov 16, 2001, expires Aug 20, 2011
JOE W DAVIS
17316 YAZOO ST, GULFPORT, MS 39503 - Seen Apr 13, 2001 → Nov 1, 2001 · 2 discs
KB5PLD · General · issued Nov 30, 2000, expires Aug 20, 2001
JOE W. DAVIS
1904 LEM ROAD, SPEARSVILLE, LA 71277 - Seen Mar 9, 1998 → Oct 31, 2000 · 6 discs
KB5PLD · Technician Plus · issued Aug 20, 1991, expires Aug 20, 2001
JOE W. DAVIS
PO BOX 41, LAWSON, AR 71750 - Seen Oct 31, 1994 → Apr 4, 1997 · 6 discs
KB5PLD · Technician Plus · issued Aug 20, 1991, expires Aug 20, 2001
JOE W DAVIS
POB 41, LAWSON, AR 71750 - Seen Sep 9, 1993 → May 3, 1994 · 2 discs
KB5PLD · Technician · issued Aug 20, 1991, expires Aug 20, 2001
JOE W DAVIS
POB 41, LAWSON, AR 71750
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
- Seen Aug 2, 2015 → Oct 4, 2026 · 32 snapshots · as NG5J
JOE W DAVIS
572 J avenue, Huttig, AR 71747 - Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 48 snapshots · as KB5PLD
JOE W DAVIS
17316 YAZOO ST, GULFPORT, MS 39503 - Seen Apr 16, 2022 · 1 snapshot · as NG5J
JOE W DAVIS
913 42nd avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501 - Seen May 27, 2010 → Jun 6, 2015 · 14 snapshots · as NG5J
JOE W DAVIS
1091 OLD WIGGINS HWY, POPLARVILLE, MS 39470
Previous holder: VERNON H DOWDY
Held NG5J Jan 19, 1988 → Jan 19, 1998
· first licensed Jan 19, 1988 as NG5J
· 1 license · no FRN on file (pre-2001 records)
📖 In the printed callbooks since 1983 as KD5LB, before the FCC's online records
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- Licensee
- VERNON H DOWDY
- Address
- 117 N ELM ST
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
- Previous call
- KD5LB (Advanced)
- Last granted
- Jan 19, 1988
- Effective
- Jan 19, 1988
- Last action
- Jul 15, 2025
FCC actions (1)
- Jan 20, 2000 — License expired LIEXP
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.
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
- Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 48 snapshots · as NG5J
VERNON H DOWDY
117 N ELM ST, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
NG5J 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.
- 1997 · 1 edition
NG5J · class E
Vernon H Dowdy 117 N Elm St
Ill~ Rock, AR 72205
1997 p.1009 - 1995 → 1996 · 2 editions
NG5J · class E
Vernon H Dowdy
Ll7 N Elm St, Little Rock, AR 71105
1995 p.973, 1996 p.981 - 1984 → 1994 · 10 editions
NG5J · class E
Vernon Hdowdy
117 Nelm St, Little Rock, AR 71105
Winter 1984 p.654, Winter 1985 p.654, Winter 1986 p.651, Winter 1987 p.661, Winter 1988 p.682, Winter 1989 p.690, Winter 1990 p.697, Winter 1991 p.747, 1992 p.772, 1994 p.878
Vanity Applications Filed by NG5J
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 Jan 7, 2005
Granted Jul 15, 2025
0001997002 |
KB5PLD · JOE W DAVIS
· Amateur Extra
17316 YAZOO ST, GULFPORT, MS 39503
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Granted
got NG5J
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Others Requesting NG5J
3 applications listed NG5J as a choice, newest first.
| Filed | Award | Applicant | Choice # | NG5J | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2005 | Jan 25, 2005 | KB5PLD · JOE W DAVIS · GULFPORT, MS | 1 | Granted | Granted this call |
| Sep 10, 2004 | Sep 28, 2004 | KE5CLP · Branden R Williams · McKinney, TX | 4 | Not granted | They got NQ5I (choice 2) |
| Dec 1, 2000 | Dec 19, 2000 | AD5BG · Gary L Adams · Huntsville, TX | 20 | Not granted | None of their choices was issued |
📡 On the Air: APRS, Digital & WSPR Spots
No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for NG5J in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of NG5J beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.
Repeaters within 50 Miles
30 repeaters within 50 miles of this ZIP code, most active 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.0 | KC5DR | Farmerville UPSO KC5DR |
145.2300 | -0.6 | TSQL 127.3 | FM (analog) (FM,C4FM) | 🗓 1 net | 1 net · 6 check-ins · 6 stations | Farmerville, LA |
| 37.2 | KC5DR | West Monroe KC5DR |
443.8000 | +5 | TSQL 127.3 | FM (analog) | 🗓 1 net | 1 net · 6 check-ins · 6 stations | West Monroe, LA |
| 37.2 | KC5DR | West Monroe KC5DR |
444.3000 | +5 | none | FM (analog) | 🗓 1 net | 1 net · 6 check-ins · 6 stations | West Monroe, LA |
| 37.6 | KC5DR | West Monroe KC5DR LA-DMR |
443.7000 | +5 | CC3 | DMR | LA-DMR 🗓 1 net | 1 net · 6 check-ins · 6 stations | West Monroe, LA |
| 37.8 | KC5DR | West Monroe KC5DR AllStar |
147.1350 | +0.6 | TSQL 127.3 | FM (analog) | EchoLink 324152 AllStar 46594 AllStar 465940 🗓 1 net | 1 net · 6 check-ins · 6 stations | West Monroe, LA |
| 38.0 | KC5DR | Calhoun KC5DR WIRES-X |
444.7000 | +5 | TSQL 127.3 | FM (analog) (FM,C4FM) | WIRES-X 40967 🗓 1 net | 1 net · 6 check-ins · 6 stations | Calhoun, LA |
| 17.5 | N5SEA | Crossett A.C.M.C N5SEA AllStar |
444.8250 | +5 | TSQL 100.0 | FM (analog) (DMR,FM) | AllStar 62872 BrandMeister 315085 AllStar 465020 | — | Crossett, AR |
| 17.6 | N5SEA | Crossett ACMC N5SEA WIRES-X |
146.6100 | -0.6 | Fusion (C4FM) | WIRES-X 82719 | — | Crossett, AR | |
| 17.6 | W5GIF | Crossett W5GIF WIRES-X |
146.6100 | -0.6 | DG-ID 00-00 | Fusion (C4FM) | WIRES-X 72719 | — | Crossett, AR |
| 17.7 | N5SEA | Crossett ACMC N5SEA BM |
444.9750 | +5 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 312557 | — | Crossett, AR |
| 22.9 | KJ5LOY | El Dorado KJ5LOY BM |
439.5500 | in 433.5500 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 321739001 | — | El Dorado, AR |
| 27.0 | KI5LAW | El Dorado KI5LAW |
444.6250 | +5 | TSQL 146.2 | FM (analog) | — | El Dorado, AR | |
| 27.0 | KI5LAW | El Dorado KI5LAW AllStar |
147.3300 | +0.6 | TSQL 146.2 | FM (analog) | AllStar 684950 | — | El Dorado, AR |
| 27.0 | KC5AUP | El Dorado KC5AUP WIRES-X |
146.7450 | -0.6 | DCS 023 | FM (analog) (FM,C4FM) | WIRES-X 80098 | — | El Dorado, AR |
| 27.1 | KB5PST | El Dorado KB5PST AllStar |
445.3000 | simplex | TONE 123.0 | FM (analog) | AllStar 54093 | — | El Dorado, AR |
| 27.5 | N5SEA | Hamburg SB barn N5SEA AllStar |
146.6400 | -0.6 | DCS 023 | FM (analog) | AllStar 465021 | — | Hamburg, AR |
| 29.0 | N5EXS | Bastrop N5EXS |
146.9250 | -0.6 | TONE 127.3 | FM (analog) | — | Bastrop, LA | |
| 29.7 | W5JC | Bernice W5JC |
147.0750 | +0.6 | TONE 127.3 | FM (analog) | — | Bernice, LA | |
| 29.7 | W5JC Offline | Bernice W5JC |
444.0750 | +5 | none | FM (analog) | — | Bernice, LA | |
| 32.6 | KG5BTN | BASTROP KG5BTN BM |
439.5500 | in 433.5500 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 312203601 BrandMeister 312203602 | — | BASTROP, LA |
| 37.8 | N5SEA | Ladelle Fire N5SEA |
444.5750 | +5 | TSQL 127.3 | FM (analog) | — | Ladelle, AR | |
| 38.1 | N5DMX | Monroe N5DMX |
146.8500 | -0.6 | none | FM (analog) | — | Monroe, LA | |
| 38.1 | K5RUS | Monroe K5RUS |
147.0150 | +0.6 | TONE 127.3 | FM (analog) | — | Monroe, LA | |
| 38.1 | K5RUS Offline | Monroe K5RUS |
224.9000 | -1.6 | TONE 127.3 | FM (analog) | — | Monroe, LA | |
| 43.7 | WC5K | Ruston WC5K |
147.1200 | +0.6 | TSQL 94.8 | FM (analog) | — | Ruston, LA | |
| 43.7 | W5HGT Offline | Ruston W5HGT |
145.1900 | -0.6 | TONE 94.8 | FM (analog) | — | Ruston, LA | |
| 44.3 | N5APB | Ruston N5APB |
145.1400 | -0.6 | none | D-STAR | — | Ruston, LA | |
| 48.3 | WA5KNV | Rayville WA5KNV |
145.4900 | -0.6 | TONE 100.0 | FM (analog) | — | Rayville, LA | |
| 48.3 | WA5KNV | Rayville WA5KNV |
444.9500 | +5 | TSQL 100.0 | FM (analog) | — | Rayville, LA | |
| 49.0 | W5CCH Offline | New Edinburg W5CCH |
442.5750 | +5 | DCS 023 | FM (analog) | — | New Edinburg, AR |