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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WB5WB HAM

Amateur Extra class licensed since 2003 (23 yrs) WB5WB since 2024 · previously KD5YTI Apo, AP eQSL AG

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Feb 13, 2034. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Feb 14, 2036.

📬 QSL: no LoTW uploads on record · eQSL AG member · QRZ · HamQTH

📝 WB5WB has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Jan 26, 2024 · what was requested

Currently held by Ruben B Bunag · 2 holders on record

Current holder: Ruben B Bunag

Held WB5WB Feb 13, 2024 → present · first licensed Jul 25, 2003 as KD5YTI · 2 licenses · FRN 0009351917

WB5WB Active Amateur Extra · vanity Feb 13, 2024 → expires Feb 13, 2034

Licensee
Ruben B Bunag

Address
PSC 78 Box 4171
APO, AP 96326

FRN
0009351917

Previous call
KD5YTI (General)

Last granted
Feb 13, 2024

Effective
Feb 13, 2024

Last action
Feb 13, 2024
FCC actions (2)
- Feb 13, 2024 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Feb 13, 2024 — License issued LIISS
KD5YTI Canceled Amateur Extra Jul 25, 2003 → Feb 13, 2024 (canceled)

Licensee
Ruben B Bunag

Address
PSC 78 Box 4171
APO, AP 96326

FRN
0009351917

Last granted
Jul 25, 2023

Effective
Jan 25, 2024

Last action
Feb 13, 2024
FCC actions (12)
- Feb 13, 2024 — License canceled LICAN
- Jan 25, 2024 — License modified LIMOD
- Jan 24, 2024 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jul 25, 2023 — License renewed LIREN
- Feb 4, 2022 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 21, 2019 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jul 11, 2013 — License renewed LIREN
- Feb 8, 2011 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jul 18, 2006 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Aug 20, 2004 — License modified LIMOD
- Aug 26, 2003 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jul 25, 2003 — License issued LIISS

Address history

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

Seen Apr 27, 2024 → Oct 4, 2026 · 24 snapshots · as KD5YTI
Ruben B Bunag
PSC 78 Box 4171, APO, AP 96326
Seen Apr 16, 2022 · 1 snapshot · as KD5YTI
Ruben B Bunag
PSC 2 Box 6178, APO, AE 09012
Seen May 6, 2019 · 1 snapshot · as KD5YTI
Ruben B Bunag
PSC 80 Box 20843, APO, AP 96367
Seen Oct 17, 2011 → Jan 22, 2019 · 32 snapshots · as KD5YTI
Ruben B Bunag
1704 James Buchanan Dr., Biloxi, MS 39531
30.4040, -88.9661 (ZIP center) · Grid EM50mj · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen May 27, 2010 · 1 snapshot · as KD5YTI
Ruben B Bunag
2043 Winchester Blvd, Campbell, CA 95008
37.2792, -121.9556 (ZIP center) · Grid CM97ag · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 · 1 snapshot · as KD5YTI
Ruben B Bunag
15 Superior Dr, Campbell, CA 95008
37.2792, -121.9556 (ZIP center) · Grid CM97ag · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

Previous holder: BARRY L WILHELM

Held WB5WB Apr 25, 2003 → Feb 11, 2022 · first licensed Nov 29, 2001 as KD5QNH · 2 licenses · FRN 0006089593

WB5WB Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity Apr 25, 2003 → Feb 11, 2022 (canceled)

Licensee
BARRY L WILHELM

Address
1704 JAMES BUCHANAN DR
BILOXI, MS 39531
30.4040, -88.9661 (ZIP center) · Grid EM50mj · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0006089593

Previous call
KD5QNH (General)

Last granted
Feb 2, 2013

Effective
Feb 2, 2013

Last action
Jan 24, 2024
FCC actions (5)
- Jan 24, 2024 — Record corrected COR
- Jan 24, 2024 — Record corrected COR
- Feb 2, 2013 — License renewed LIREN
- Apr 25, 2003 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Apr 25, 2003 — License issued LIISS
KD5QNH Canceled Amateur Extra Nov 29, 2001 → Apr 25, 2003 (canceled)

Licensee
Barry L Wilhelm

Address
1704 James Buchanan Dr
Biloxi, MS 39531
30.4040, -88.9661 (ZIP center) · Grid EM50mj · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0006089593

Last granted
Nov 29, 2001

Effective
Oct 22, 2002

Last action
Apr 25, 2003
FCC actions (5)
- Apr 25, 2003 — License canceled LICAN
- Oct 22, 2002 — License modified LIMOD
- May 13, 2002 — License modified LIMOD
- Jan 18, 2002 — License modified LIMOD
- Nov 29, 2001 — License issued LIISS

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 · 96 snapshots · as KD5QNH
Barry L Wilhelm
1704 James Buchanan Dr, Biloxi, MS 39531
30.4040, -88.9661 (ZIP center) · Grid EM50mj · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by WB5WB

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 Jan 26, 2024 Granted Feb 13, 2024 0010893252	KD5YTI · Ruben B Bunag · Amateur Extra PSC 78 Box 4171, APO, AP 96326	1.WB5WB ✓ granted	Granted got WB5WB
Filed Jun 27, 2023 Granted Feb 13, 2024 0010593268	KD5YTI · Ruben B Bunag · General PSC 2 Box 6178, APO, AE 09012	1.WB5WB ✓ granted	Dismissed got WB5WB
Filed Jan 20, 2010 Award date was Feb 7, 2010 0004097900	WB5WB · BARRY L WILHELM · Amateur Extra Attn: Barry L Wilhelm · 1704 JAMES BUCHANAN DR, BILOXI, MS 39531 30.4040, -88.9661 (ZIP center) · Grid EM50mj · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.W5WB held	Dismissed
Filed Apr 2, 2009 Award date was Apr 20, 2009 0003795818	WB5WB · BARRY L WILHELM · Amateur Extra Attn: Barry L Wilhelm · 1704 JAMES BUCHANAN DR, BILOXI, MS 39531-3319 30.4040, -88.9661 (ZIP center) · Grid EM50mj · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.A5BW	Dismissed

Others requesting WB5WB

3 applications listed WB5WB as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Jan 26, 2024	Feb 13, 2024	KD5YTI · Ruben B Bunag · APO, AP	1	Granted
Jun 27, 2023	Jul 15, 2023	KD5YTI · Ruben B Bunag · APO, AE	1	Dismissed
Apr 7, 2003	Apr 25, 2003	KD5QNH · BARRY L WILHELM · BILOXI, MS	1	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for WB5WB in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of WB5WB beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.