N9TPB FCC License Search

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W5MCK HAM

Technician class licensed since 2008 (18 yrs) W5MCK since 2016 · previously KE5YMJ Gallup, NM grid DM55nm LoTW user eQSL AG 9 repeaters within 50 mi

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through May 14, 2026. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests May 15, 2028.

📬 QSL: LoTW user · last upload Jan 18, 2006 · eQSL AG member · QRZ · HamQTH

📝 W5MCK has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Apr 26, 2016 · what was requested

Currently held by KENNETH A HOFFMAN · 2 holders on record

Current holder: KENNETH A HOFFMAN

Held W5MCK May 14, 2016 → present · first licensed Dec 12, 2008 as KE5YMJ · 2 licenses · FRN 0018345793

W5MCK Active Technician · vanity May 14, 2016 → expires May 14, 2026

Licensee
KENNETH A HOFFMAN

Address
312 KLAGETOH DR
GALLUP, NM 87301
35.5098, -108.8370 (street) · Grid DM55nm · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0018345793

Previous call
KE5YMJ

Last granted
May 14, 2016

Effective
May 14, 2016

Last action
May 14, 2016
FCC actions (2)
- May 14, 2016 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- May 14, 2016 — License issued LIISS
KE5YMJ Canceled Technician Dec 12, 2008 → May 14, 2016 (canceled)

Licensee
KENNETH A HOFFMAN

Address
312 KLAGETOH DR
GALLUP, NM 87301
35.5098, -108.8370 (street) · Grid DM55nm · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0018345793

Last granted
Dec 12, 2008

Effective
Dec 12, 2008

Last action
May 14, 2016
FCC actions (3)
- May 14, 2016 — License canceled LICAN
- Dec 12, 2008 — License issued LIISS
- Dec 12, 2008 — 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 May 27, 2010 → Oct 4, 2026 · 73 snapshots · as KE5YMJ
KENNETH A HOFFMAN
312 KLAGETOH DR, GALLUP, NM 87301
35.5098, -108.8370 (street) · Grid DM55nm · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Previous holder: Christopher A McKee

Held W5MCK Jun 16, 2004 → Jan 10, 2006 · first licensed May 6, 2004 as KE5BKA · 3 licenses · FRN 0010880086

KB5U Active Amateur Extra · vanity Jan 10, 2006 → expires Mar 17, 2036

Licensee
Christopher A McKee

Address
2548 Dearborn Ln
Frisco, TX 75036
33.1409, -96.8682 (street) · Grid EM13nd · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0010880086

Previous call
W5MCK (General)

Last granted
Mar 17, 2026

Effective
Mar 17, 2026

Last action
Mar 17, 2026
FCC actions (5)
- Mar 17, 2026 — License renewed LIREN
- Nov 4, 2015 — License renewed LIREN
- Jul 6, 2012 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jan 10, 2006 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jan 10, 2006 — License issued LIISS
W5MCK Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity Jun 16, 2004 → Jan 10, 2006 (canceled)

Licensee
Christopher A McKee

Address
7009 Cinnabar Dr
Frisco, TX 75035
33.1663, -96.7756 (ZIP center) · Grid EM13od · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0010880086

Previous call
KE5BKA (General)

Last granted
Jun 16, 2004

Effective
Oct 17, 2005

Last action
Jan 10, 2006
FCC actions (5)
- Jan 10, 2006 — License canceled LICAN
- Oct 17, 2005 — License modified LIMOD
- Mar 1, 2005 — License modified LIMOD
- Jun 16, 2004 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jun 16, 2004 — License issued LIISS
KE5BKA Canceled Technician May 6, 2004 → Jun 16, 2004 (canceled)

Licensee
Christopher A McKee

Address
7009 Cinnabar Dr
Frisco, TX 75035
33.1663, -96.7756 (ZIP center) · Grid EM13od · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0010880086

Last granted
May 6, 2004

Effective
May 6, 2004

Last action
Jun 16, 2004
FCC actions (2)
- Jun 16, 2004 — License canceled LICAN
- May 6, 2004 — License issued LIISS

Address history

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

Seen Sep 27, 2026 → Oct 4, 2026 · 2 snapshots · as KB5U
Christopher A McKee
2548 Dearborn Ln, Frisco, TX 75036
33.1409, -96.8682 (street) · Grid EM13nd · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 100 snapshots · as KE5BKA
Christopher A McKee
7009 Cinnabar Dr, Frisco, TX 75035
33.1663, -96.7756 (ZIP center) · Grid EM13od · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Jul 26, 2012 → Sep 25, 2025 · 41 snapshots · as KB5U
Christopher A McKee
2548 Dearborn Ln, Frisco, TX 75034
33.1213, -96.8385 (ZIP center) · Grid EM13nc · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by W5MCK

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 Apr 26, 2016 Granted May 14, 2016 0007243804	KE5YMJ · KENNETH A HOFFMAN · Technician 312 KLAGETOH DR, GALLUP, NM 87301 35.5098, -108.8370 (street) · Grid DM55nm · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.W5MCK ✓ granted	Granted got W5MCK
Filed Oct 17, 2005 Granted Mar 17, 2026 0002349703	W5MCK · Christopher A McKee · Amateur Extra 7009 Cinnabar Dr, Frisco, TX 75035 33.1663, -96.7756 (ZIP center) · Grid EM13od · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.KB5U ✓ granted 2.KS5U held 3.WN5R held 4.AK5V held 5.KS5F held 6.NN5K held	Granted got KB5U

Others requesting W5MCK

4 applications listed W5MCK as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
May 25, 2023	Jun 12, 2023	KN6ZYE · Maung Chit Khaing · LOS ANGELES, CA	5	Granted
Apr 26, 2016	May 14, 2016	KE5YMJ · KENNETH A HOFFMAN · GALLUP, NM	1	Granted
May 25, 2004	Jun 12, 2004	KE5BKA · Christopher A McKee · Frisco, TX	1	Granted
Oct 10, 2001	Oct 28, 2001	KD5MKX · MC KINNEY EMERGENCY REPEATER ASSOCIATION · MC KINNEY, TX	5	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for W5MCK in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of W5MCK beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.

Repeaters within 50 miles

9 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
10.6	KC5WDV	Gallup KC5WDV EchoLink	449.7500	-5	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)	EchoLink 6810	—	Gallup, NM
10.7	KD5SAR	Gallup KD5SAR EchoLink	449.7500	-5	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)	EchoLink 6810	—	Gallup, NM
10.8	KC5WDV	Gallup Gibson Pk KC5WDV	147.2600	+0.6	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Gallup, NM
10.9	KD5SAR	Gallup KD5SAR EchoLink	147.2600	+0.6	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)	EchoLink 6810	—	Gallup, NM
27.4	NM5ML	Gallup Deza NM5ML	147.2200	+0.6	TONE 67.0	FM (analog)		—	Gallup, NM
27.4	KC5WDV	Gallup Deza KC5WDV	448.2000	-5	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Gallup, NM
27.7	KD5SAR	Tohatchi KD5SAR EchoLink	448.2000	-5	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)	EchoLink 6810	—	Tohatchi, NM
27.8	KD5SAR	Zuni Black Rock KD5SAR EchoLink	145.4300	-0.6	TONE 162.2	FM (analog)	EchoLink 6810	—	Zuni, NM
16.9	KD7LEN offline	Window Rock KD7LEN	442.0000	+5	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Window Rock, NM