N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 7:15 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 4, 2026) · next update today 8:30 am CDT

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NM5T HAM

Amateur Extra class licensed since 2000 (26 yrs) NM5T since 2002 · previously AD5JP, K8VEE, KC0JFJ Potter, NE grid DN81if heard on PSK Reporter by 1 11 repeaters within 50 mi

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Jul 9, 2032. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Jul 10, 2034.

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

📝 NM5T has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Jun 20, 2002 · what was requested

Currently held by John W Vestman · 2 holders on record

Current holder: John W Vestman

Held NM5T Jul 9, 2002 → present · first licensed Nov 28, 2000 as KC0JFJ · 4 licenses · FRN 0004235420

📦 Moved: Stanley, NM → Potter, NE

NM5T Active Amateur Extra · vanity Jul 9, 2002 → expires Jul 9, 2032

Licensee
John W Vestman

Address
Attn: John W Vestman
PO Box 37
522 Elm St
Potter, NE 69156
41.2185, -103.3170 (street) · Grid DN81if · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0004235420

Previous call
AD5JP (General)

Last granted
Jun 23, 2022

Effective
Jun 23, 2022

Last action
Jun 23, 2022
FCC actions (4)
- Jun 23, 2022 — License renewed LIREN
- Apr 20, 2012 — License renewed LIREN
- Jul 9, 2002 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jul 9, 2002 — License issued LIISS
AD5JP Canceled Amateur Extra Dec 19, 2000 → Jul 9, 2002 (canceled)

Licensee
John W Vestman

Address
239 Hale Rd
Stanley, NM 87056
35.1616, -105.8851 (ZIP center) · Grid DM75bd · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0004235420

Previous call
K8VEE (General)

Last granted
Dec 19, 2000

Effective
May 22, 2002

Last action
Jul 9, 2002
FCC actions (3)
- Jul 9, 2002 — License canceled LICAN
- May 22, 2002 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT
- May 22, 2002 — License issued LIISS
📦 Moved: Broomfield, CO → Stanley, NM

K8VEE Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity Dec 19, 2000 → May 22, 2002 (canceled)

Licensee
John W Vestman

Address
239 Hale Rd
Stanley, NM 87056
35.1616, -105.8851 (ZIP center) · Grid DM75bd · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0004235420

Previous call
KC0JFJ (General)

Last granted
Dec 19, 2000

Effective
Dec 23, 2000

Last action
May 22, 2002
FCC actions (3)
- May 22, 2002 — License canceled LICAN
- Dec 23, 2000 — License modified LIMOD
- Dec 19, 2000 — License issued LIISS
KC0JFJ Canceled Technician Nov 28, 2000 → Dec 19, 2000 (canceled)

Licensee
John W Vestman

Address
9583 Everett Ct
Broomfield, CO 80021
39.8907, -105.1137 (ZIP center) · Grid DM79kv · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0004235420

Last granted
Nov 28, 2000

Effective
Nov 28, 2000

Last action
Dec 19, 2000
FCC actions (1)
- Dec 19, 2000 — License canceled LICAN

Address history

From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.

Seen Apr 27, 2024 → Oct 4, 2026 · 12 snapshots · as NM5T
John W Vestman
Attn: John W Vestman
PO Box 37
522 Elm St, Potter, NE 69156
41.2185, -103.3170 (street) · Grid DN81if · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 132 snapshots · as K8VEE
John W Vestman
239 Hale Rd, Stanley, NM 87056
35.1616, -105.8851 (ZIP center) · Grid DM75bd · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 48 snapshots · as KC0JFJ
John W Vestman
9583 Everett Ct, Broomfield, CO 80021
39.8907, -105.1137 (ZIP center) · Grid DM79kv · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Previous holder: THOMAS L WILKINS

Held NM5T Jun 12, 1990 → Jun 12, 2000 · first licensed Jun 12, 1990 as NM5T · 1 license · no FRN on file (pre-2001 records)

NM5T Expired Amateur Extra Jun 12, 1990 → Jun 12, 2000 (expired)

Licensee
THOMAS L WILKINS

Address
6021 MANILA DR
EL PASO, TX 79924
31.9022, -106.4135 (ZIP center) · Grid DM61tv · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Previous call
KE5CA (Advanced)

Last granted
Jun 12, 1990

Effective
Jun 12, 1990

Last action
Jun 23, 2022
FCC actions (1)
- Jun 13, 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 → Oct 4, 2026 · 48 snapshots · as NM5T
THOMAS L WILKINS
6021 MANILA DR, EL PASO, TX 79924
31.9022, -106.4135 (ZIP center) · Grid DM61tv · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by NM5T

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 Jun 20, 2002 Granted Jun 23, 2022 0000933335	AD5JP · John W Vestman · Amateur Extra 239 Hale Rd, Stanley, NM 87056 35.1616, -105.8851 (ZIP center) · Grid DM75bd · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.WP5R 2.NM5T ✓ granted 3.NM5U held 4.KI5ME	Granted got NM5T
Filed Dec 1, 2000 Award date was Dec 19, 2000 0000280780	KC0JFJ · John W Vestman · Technician 9583 Everett Ct, Broomfield, CO 80021 39.8907, -105.1137 (ZIP center) · Grid DM79kv · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.K8VEE available 2.W2VEE 3.K8VEA 4.K8REE held 5.K8ZEE held 6.K8VES 7.N8REE available	Granted

Others requesting NM5T

2 applications listed NM5T as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Jan 8, 2013	Jan 26, 2013	AF5DL · Ian E Norrish · Santa Fe, NM	20	Dismissed
Jun 20, 2002	Jul 8, 2002	AD5JP · John W Vestman · Stanley, NM	2	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

📤 Heard by others PSK Reporter

Heard by 1 station (2 reports) · last 11 hr ago · CW · grid DM65xc68

40m · 120m · 1

Farthest: K3GMQ, 1,722 miles on 20m CW (15 dB)

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Repeaters within 50 miles

11 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
18.4	KG6TVT	Sidney KG6TVT	146.9700	-0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Sidney, NE
29.5	N0NEB	Harrisburg N0NEB	147.0000	-0.6	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Harrisburg, NE
38.3	N0NEB	Scottsbluff Stag N0NEB	444.1250	+5	TSQL 186.2	FM (analog)		—	Scottsbluff, NE
41.3	KF0MLS	Sterling KF0MLS AllStar	446.1750	simplex	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 614330	—	Sterling, CO
41.4	WA0JTB	Sterling WA0JTB AllStar	145.2950	-0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 506065	—	Sterling, CO
42.8	WY7HR	Albin Peterson WY7HR	147.1650	+0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		—	Albin, WY
47.7	KC8GPD	Scottsbluff KC8GPD AllStar	444.8250	+5	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 50620	—	Scottsbluff, NE
48.2	KB0WYT	Scottsbluff KB0WYT	444.0750	+5	none	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)		—	Scottsbluff, NE
48.3	N0NEB	Scottsbluff N0NEB	224.6000	-1.6	none	FM (analog)		—	Scottsbluff, NE
49.0	AG0N	Scottsbluff AG0N IRLP	146.4450	simplex	TSQL 88.5	FM (analog)	IRLP 3055	—	Scottsbluff, NE
49.6	W0EOC	Scottsbluff W0EOC	145.4750	-0.6	none	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)		—	Scottsbluff, NE