N9TPB FCC License Search

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

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WA5TS HAM

Amateur Extra class licensed since 2000 (26 yrs) WA5TS since 2002 · previously N5NZX Mineral Wells, TX

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Jul 30, 2032. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Jul 31, 2034.

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

📝 WA5TS has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Jul 11, 2002 · what was requested

Currently held by TERRY E SMITH · 1 holder on record

Current holder: TERRY E SMITH

Held WA5TS Jul 30, 2002 → present · first licensed Aug 3, 2000 as N5NZX · 2 licenses · FRN 0003906591

📦 Moved: Fort Worth, TX → Mineral Wells, TX

WA5TS Active Amateur Extra · vanity Jul 30, 2002 → expires Jul 30, 2032

Licensee
TERRY E SMITH

Address
PO Box 848
MINERAL WELLS, TX 76068

FRN
0003906591

Previous call
N5NZX (General)

Last granted
Jun 15, 2022

Effective
Jun 15, 2022

Last action
Jun 15, 2022
FCC actions (6)
- Jun 15, 2022 — License renewed LIREN
- May 5, 2012 — License renewed LIREN
- Jun 28, 2006 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jun 26, 2006 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jul 30, 2002 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jul 30, 2002 — License issued LIISS
N5NZX Canceled Amateur Extra Aug 3, 2000 → Jul 30, 2002 (canceled)

Licensee
TERRY E SMITH

Address
PO Box 121005
FORT WORTH, TX 76116
32.7207, -97.4470 (ZIP center) · Grid EM12gr · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0003906591

Previous call
KB5HXS (General)

Last granted
Aug 18, 2000

Effective
Jun 19, 2002

Last action
Jul 30, 2002
FCC actions (5)
- Jul 30, 2002 — License canceled LICAN
- Jun 19, 2002 — License modified LIMOD
- Sep 13, 2000 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Aug 18, 2000 — License renewed LIREN
- Aug 3, 2000 — License modified LIMOD

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 · 47 snapshots · as WA5TS
TERRY E SMITH
PO Box 848
MINERAL WELLS, TX 76068
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 49 snapshots · as N5NZX
TERRY E SMITH
PO Box 121005
FORT WORTH, TX 76116
32.7207, -97.4470 (ZIP center) · Grid EM12gr · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by WA5TS

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 11, 2002 Granted Jun 15, 2022 0000958926	N5NZX · TERRY E SMITH · Amateur Extra PO Box 121005 · FORT WORTH, TX 76116 32.7207, -97.4470 (ZIP center) · Grid EM12gr · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.WA5TS ✓ granted	Granted got WA5TS

Others requesting WA5TS

1 application listed WA5TS as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Jul 11, 2002	Jul 29, 2002	N5NZX · TERRY E SMITH · FORT WORTH, TX	1	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for WA5TS in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of WA5TS beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.