N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 6:02 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 2, 2026) · next update tomorrow 6:00 am CDT

Ask: HAMs within 5 miles of N9TPB · Extra class operators in Madison, WI · or try N9TPB · K9* wildcards · Smith, John · 0004797601 (FRN) · 53703 · Madison, WI

W5STS HAM

Advanced class licensed since 1996 (30 yrs) W5STS since 2001 · previously WB5MJQ Judson, TX

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Aug 7, 2031. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Aug 8, 2033.

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

📝 W5STS has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Jul 19, 2001 · what was requested

Currently held by JAMES R STEPHERSON · 1 holder on record

Current holder: JAMES R STEPHERSON

Held W5STS Aug 7, 2001 → present · first licensed May 29, 1996 as WB5MJQ · 2 licenses · FRN 0002456069

📦 Moved: Pearland, TX → Judson, TX

W5STS Active Advanced · vanity Aug 7, 2001 → expires Aug 7, 2031

Licensee
JAMES R STEPHERSON

Address
PO Box 430
JUDSON, TX 75660

FRN
0002456069

Previous call
WB5MJQ

Last granted
Jun 1, 2021

Effective
Jun 1, 2021

Last action
Jun 1, 2021
FCC actions (5)
- Jun 1, 2021 — License renewed LIREN
- Jun 24, 2011 — License renewed LIREN
- Apr 21, 2004 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Apr 25, 2002 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Aug 7, 2001 — License issued LIISS
WB5MJQ Canceled Advanced May 29, 1996 → Aug 7, 2001 (canceled)

Licensee
JAMES R STEPHERSON

Address
5706 COLMESNEIL
PEARLAND, TX 77584
29.5450, -95.3507 (ZIP center) · Grid EL29hn · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0002456069

Last granted
May 29, 1996

Effective
May 29, 1996

Last action
Aug 7, 2001
FCC actions (1)
- Aug 7, 2001 — 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 → Sep 27, 2026 · 47 snapshots · as W5STS
JAMES R STEPHERSON
PO Box 430
JUDSON, TX 75660
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Sep 27, 2026 · 47 snapshots · as WB5MJQ
JAMES R STEPHERSON
5706 COLMESNEIL, PEARLAND, TX 77584
29.5450, -95.3507 (ZIP center) · Grid EL29hn · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by W5STS

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 Jul 19, 2001 Granted Jun 1, 2021 0000530274	WB5MJQ · JAMES R STEPHERSON · Advanced 5706 COLMESNEIL, PEARLAND, TX 77584 29.5450, -95.3507 (ZIP center) · Grid EL29hn · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.W5STS ✓ granted 2.K5STS held 3.K5KTK held	Granted got W5STS

Others requesting W5STS

2 applications listed W5STS as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Jul 19, 2001	Aug 6, 2001	WB5MJQ · JAMES R STEPHERSON · PEARLAND, TX	1	Granted
Apr 10, 2001	Apr 28, 2001	KG6FYQ · Douglas G Niessen · Folsom, CA	5	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for W5STS in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of W5STS beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.