N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 7:15 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 4, 2026) · next update tomorrow 6:00 am CDT

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W5BVB HAM

Amateur Extra class licensed since 1994 (32 yrs) W5BVB since 1999 · previously AB5TH Friendswood, TX LoTW user

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Nov 18, 2029. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Nov 19, 2031.

📬 QSL: LoTW user · last upload Mar 10, 2023 · eQSL AG as AB5TH · QRZ · HamQTH

📝 W5BVB has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Oct 18, 1999 · what was requested

Currently held by PHILIP L MILLS · 1 holder on record

Current holder: PHILIP L MILLS

Held W5BVB Nov 18, 1999 → present · first licensed Mar 29, 1994 as AB5TH · 2 licenses · FRN 0002404234

📦 Moved: Friedswood, TX → Friendswood, TX

W5BVB Active Amateur Extra · vanity Nov 18, 1999 → expires Nov 18, 2029

Licensee
PHILIP L MILLS

Address
PO Box 1307
FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77549

FRN
0002404234

Previous call
AB5TH

Last granted
Aug 21, 2019

Effective
Aug 21, 2019

Last action
Aug 21, 2019
FCC actions (3)
- Aug 21, 2019 — License renewed LIREN
- Aug 29, 2009 — License renewed LIREN
- Nov 18, 1999 — License issued LIISS
AB5TH Canceled Amateur Extra Mar 29, 1994 → Nov 18, 1999 (canceled)

Licensee
PHILIP L MILLS

Address
BOX 1307
FRIEDSWOOD, TX 77546
29.5111, -95.1930 (ZIP center) · Grid EL29jm · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0002404234

Last granted
Mar 29, 1994

Effective
Mar 29, 1994

Last action
Nov 18, 1999
FCC actions (1)
- Nov 18, 1999 — License canceled LICAN

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 W5BVB
PHILIP L MILLS
PO Box 1307
FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77549
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 48 snapshots · as AB5TH
PHILIP L MILLS
BOX 1307, FRIEDSWOOD, TX 77546
29.5111, -95.1930 (ZIP center) · Grid EL29jm · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by W5BVB

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 Oct 18, 1999 Granted Aug 21, 2019 0000040584	AB5TH · PHILIP L MILLS · Amateur Extra PO Box 1307 · FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77549	1.W5DOG held 2.W5BVB ✓ granted	Granted got W5BVB

Others requesting W5BVB

1 application listed W5BVB as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Oct 18, 1999	Nov 5, 1999	AB5TH · PHILIP L MILLS · FRIENDSWOOD, TX	2	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for W5BVB in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of W5BVB beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.