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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W5KRC HAM

General class licensed since 2009 (17 yrs) W5KRC since 2011 · previously N5BBS, KF5BAI Laurel, MS

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Jul 12, 2031. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Jul 13, 2033.

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

📝 W5KRC has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Jun 22, 2011 · what was requested

Currently held by Anthony Q Hoover · 2 holders on record

Current holder: Anthony Q Hoover

Held W5KRC Jul 12, 2011 → present · first licensed May 6, 2009 as KF5BAI · 3 licenses · FRN 0018761064

W5KRC Active General · vanity Jul 12, 2011 → expires Jul 12, 2031

Licensee
Anthony Q Hoover

Address
PO Box 6311
Laurel, MS 39441

FRN
0018761064

Previous call
N5BBS (Technician)

Last granted
Jul 2, 2021

Effective
Jul 2, 2021

Last action
Jul 2, 2021
FCC actions (3)
- Jul 2, 2021 — License renewed LIREN
- Jul 12, 2011 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jul 12, 2011 — License issued LIISS
N5BBS Canceled General · vanity Mar 12, 2010 → Jul 12, 2011 (canceled)

Licensee
Anthony Q Hoover

Address
808 Choctaw Dr
Laurel, MS 39440
31.7497, -89.1359 (street) · Grid EM51kr · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0018761064

Previous call
KF5BAI (Technician)

Last granted
Mar 12, 2010

Effective
Mar 12, 2010

Last action
Jul 12, 2011
FCC actions (3)
- Jul 12, 2011 — License canceled LICAN
- Mar 12, 2010 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Mar 12, 2010 — License issued LIISS
KF5BAI Canceled General May 6, 2009 → Mar 12, 2010 (canceled)

Licensee
Anthony Q Hoover

Address
808 Choctaw Dr
Laurel, MS 39440
31.7497, -89.1359 (street) · Grid EM51kr · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0018761064

Last granted
May 6, 2009

Effective
Jun 11, 2009

Last action
Mar 12, 2010
FCC actions (4)
- Mar 12, 2010 — License canceled LICAN
- Jun 11, 2009 — License modified LIMOD
- May 6, 2009 — License issued LIISS
- May 6, 2009 — 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 Apr 16, 2022 → Sep 27, 2026 · 12 snapshots · as W5KRC
Anthony Q Hoover
PO Box 6311, Laurel, MS 39441
Seen May 27, 2010 → Sep 27, 2026 · 125 snapshots · as KF5BAI
Anthony Q Hoover
808 Choctaw Dr, Laurel, MS 39440
31.7497, -89.1359 (street) · Grid EM51kr · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Previous holder: KENNY R CARTER

Held W5KRC Jan 11, 2005 → Feb 18, 2009 · first licensed Feb 9, 1995 as WB5MAK · 3 licenses · FRN 0006212658

📦 Moved: Many, LA → Monroe, LA

KR9C Active Amateur Extra · vanity Feb 18, 2009 → expires Feb 18, 2029

Licensee
KENNY R CARTER

Address
PO Box 1284
124 Aubree Circle
MONROE, LA 71291
32.5652, -92.1732 (ZIP center) · Grid EM32vn · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0006212658

Previous call
W5KRC

Last granted
Jan 30, 2019

Effective
Sep 27, 2024

Last action
Sep 27, 2024
FCC actions (4)
- Sep 27, 2024 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jan 30, 2019 — License renewed LIREN
- Feb 18, 2009 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Feb 18, 2009 — License issued LIISS
W5KRC Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity Jan 11, 2005 → Feb 18, 2009 (canceled)

Licensee
KENNY R CARTER

Address
PO Box 1284
458 PETTY ROAD
MANY, LA 71449
31.5218, -93.5404 (ZIP center) · Grid EM31fm · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0006212658

Previous call
WB5MAK

Last granted
Jan 11, 2005

Effective
Jan 11, 2005

Last action
Feb 18, 2009
FCC actions (3)
- Feb 18, 2009 — License canceled LICAN
- Jan 11, 2005 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jan 11, 2005 — License issued LIISS
WB5MAK Canceled Amateur Extra Feb 9, 1995 → Jan 11, 2005 (canceled)

Licensee
KENNY R CARTER

Address
145 HIGHLAND DR
MANY, LA 71449
31.5218, -93.5404 (ZIP center) · Grid EM31fm · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0006212658

Last granted
Feb 9, 1995

Effective
Feb 9, 1995

Last action
Jan 11, 2005
FCC actions (1)
- Jan 11, 2005 — License canceled LICAN

Address history

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

Seen Nov 28, 2024 → Sep 27, 2026 · 8 snapshots · as KR9C
KENNY R CARTER
PO Box 1284
124 Aubree Circle, MONROE, LA 71291
32.5652, -92.1732 (ZIP center) · Grid EM32vn · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen May 27, 2010 → Sep 27, 2026 · 84 snapshots · as W5KRC
KENNY R CARTER
PO Box 1284
458 PETTY ROAD, MANY, LA 71449
31.5218, -93.5404 (ZIP center) · Grid EM31fm · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Sep 27, 2026 · 47 snapshots · as WB5MAK
KENNY R CARTER
145 HIGHLAND DR, MANY, LA 71449
31.5218, -93.5404 (ZIP center) · Grid EM31fm · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by W5KRC

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 22, 2011 Granted Jul 2, 2021 0004756390	N5BBS · Anthony Q Hoover · General 808 Choctaw Dr, Laurel, MS 39440 31.7497, -89.1359 (street) · Grid EM51kr · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.W5KRC ✓ granted	Granted got W5KRC
Filed Feb 22, 2010 Award date was Mar 12, 2010 0004131849	KF5BAI · Anthony Q Hoover · General 808 Choctaw Dr, Laurel, MS 39440 31.7497, -89.1359 (street) · Grid EM51kr · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.N5BBS held 2.N5CSI 3.N5HHH held	Granted
Filed Jan 30, 2009 Granted Jan 30, 2019 0003721630	W5KRC · KENNY R CARTER · Amateur Extra PO Box 1284 · 458 PETTY ROAD, MANY, LA 71449 31.5218, -93.5404 (ZIP center) · Grid EM31fm · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.KR9C ✓ granted	Granted got KR9C

Others requesting W5KRC

6 applications listed W5KRC as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Nov 3, 2014	Nov 21, 2014	KG5EKX · Kathleen Clark · Broken Arrow, OK	5	Dismissed
Jun 22, 2011	Jul 10, 2011	N5BBS · Anthony Q Hoover · Laurel, MS	1	Granted
Dec 23, 2004	Jan 10, 2005	WB5MAK · KENNY R CARTER · MANY, LA	2	Granted
May 14, 2004	Jun 1, 2004	KD7LCU · Scott R Chrestman · Leander, TX	2	Granted
Nov 3, 2003	Nov 21, 2003	KD5ZKH · Kevin R Carr · Albuquerque, NM	3	Granted
Feb 4, 2002	Feb 22, 2002	WB5MAK · KENNY R CARTER · MANY, LA	4	Dismissed

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for W5KRC in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of W5KRC beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.