N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated yesterday 7:15 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 5, 2026) · next update today 7:15 am CDT

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W5BDZ HAM

General class licensed since 1994 (32 yrs) W5BDZ since 2002 · previously KA5GLV Midland, TX

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Jul 7, 2032. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Jul 8, 2034.

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

📝 W5BDZ has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Jun 10, 2002 · what was requested

Currently held by Brian D Zalesky · 1 holder on record

Current holder: Brian D Zalesky

Held W5BDZ Jun 28, 2002 → present · first licensed Aug 9, 1994 as KA5GLV · 2 licenses · FRN 0007211949

📦 Moved: Judson, TX → Midland, TX

W5BDZ Active General · vanity Jun 28, 2002 → expires Jul 7, 2032

Licensee
Brian D Zalesky

Address
PO Box 51183
Midland, TX 79710

FRN
0007211949

Previous call
KA5GLV (Technician Plus)

Last granted
Apr 21, 2022

Effective
Apr 21, 2022

Last action
Apr 21, 2022
FCC actions (4)
- Apr 21, 2022 — License renewed LIREN
- Jun 26, 2012 — License renewed LIREN
- Jun 28, 2002 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jun 28, 2002 — License issued LIISS
KA5GLV Canceled General Aug 9, 1994 → Jun 28, 2002 (canceled)

Licensee
Brian D Zalesky

Address
Attn: Brian D Zalesky
PO Box 387
Judson, TX 75660

FRN
0007211949

Last granted
Aug 9, 1994

Effective
Dec 11, 2001

Last action
Jun 28, 2002
FCC actions (3)
- Jun 28, 2002 — License canceled LICAN
- Dec 11, 2001 — License modified LIMOD
- Apr 27, 2000 — License modified LIMOD

Address history

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

Seen Jul 26, 2012 → Oct 4, 2026 · 43 snapshots · as W5BDZ
Brian D Zalesky
PO Box 51183
Midland, TX 79710
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 53 snapshots · as KA5GLV
Brian D Zalesky
Attn: Brian D Zalesky
PO Box 387
Judson, TX 75660

Vanity applications filed by W5BDZ

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 10, 2002 Granted Apr 21, 2022 0000924678	KA5GLV · Brian D Zalesky · General PO Box 387 · Judson, TX 75660-0387	1.W5BDZ ✓ granted	Granted got W5BDZ

Others requesting W5BDZ

2 applications listed W5BDZ as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	W5BDZ	Result
Jun 10, 2002	Jun 28, 2002	KA5GLV · Brian D Zalesky · Judson, TX	1	Granted	Granted this call
Jan 28, 2002	Feb 15, 2002	KC5WIU · BOBBIE V DEES · KERRVILLE, TX	5	Not granted	They got K5BVD (choice 1)

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for W5BDZ in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of W5BDZ beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.