N9TPB
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HAMs within 5 miles of N9TPB · Extra class operators in Madison, WI · or try N9TPB · K9* wildcards · Smith, John · 0004797601 (FRN) · 53703 · Madison, WIWC5S HAM 📻 GMRS
🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Mar 17, 2033. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Mar 18, 2035.
📬 QSL: no LoTW uploads on record · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH
📝 WC5S has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Feb 27, 2023 · what was requested
Currently held by Colby L Shepard · 2 holders on record
🗓 Active on 1 net · last heard Sep 25, 2026
Current holder: Colby L Shepard
Held WC5S Mar 17, 2023 → present · first licensed Mar 9, 2021 as KI5ONW · 2 licenses · FRN 0030585285
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- Licensee
- Colby L Shepard
- Address
- Attn: Colby Shepard
568 Sandy Hill Road
West Monroe, LA 71292
- FRN
- 0030585285
- Previous call
- KI5ONW (General)
- Last granted
- Mar 17, 2023
- Effective
- Mar 22, 2023
- Last action
- Mar 22, 2023
FCC actions (4)
- Mar 22, 2023 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 18, 2023 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 17, 2023 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Mar 17, 2023 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- COLBY L SHEPARD
- Address
- 568 SANDY HILL RD
WEST MONROE, LA 71292
- FRN
- 0030585285
- Last granted
- Mar 9, 2021
- Effective
- Feb 27, 2023
- Last action
- Mar 17, 2023
FCC actions (4)
- Mar 17, 2023 — License canceled LICAN
- Feb 27, 2023 — License modified LIMOD
- Mar 9, 2021 — License issued LIISS
- Mar 9, 2021 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
Previous holder: Clarence O Shaw
Held WC5S Jan 5, 2001 → Jan 5, 2021 · first licensed Dec 21, 1999 as KD5IWD · 2 licenses · FRN 0003169760
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📦 Moved: Houston, TX → Spring Branch, TX
- Licensee
- Clarence O Shaw
- Address
- 884 DERRICK DR
Spring Branch, TX 78070
- FRN
- 0003169760
- Previous call
- KD5IWD (General)
- Last granted
- Oct 21, 2010
- Effective
- Oct 21, 2010
- Last action
- Jan 6, 2023
FCC actions (4)
- Jan 6, 2023 — License expired LIEXP
- Oct 21, 2010 — License renewed LIREN
- Mar 7, 2002 — License modified LIMOD
- Jan 5, 2001 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- Clarence O Shaw
- Address
- PMB 226 2476 Bolsover
Houston, TX 77005
- FRN
- 0003169760
- Last granted
- Dec 21, 1999
- Effective
- Dec 16, 2000
- Last action
- Jan 5, 2001
FCC actions (5)
- Jan 5, 2001 — License canceled LICAN
- Dec 16, 2000 — License modified LIMOD
- Jun 10, 2000 — License modified LIMOD
- May 2, 2000 — License modified LIMOD
- Dec 21, 1999 — License issued LIISS
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
- Seen Oct 17, 2011 → Sep 27, 2026 · 45 snapshots · as WC5S
Clarence O Shaw
884 DERRICK DR, Spring Branch, TX 78070 - Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Sep 27, 2026 · 47 snapshots · as KD5IWD
Clarence O Shaw
PMB 226 2476 Bolsover, Houston, TX 77005 - Seen Nov 7, 2004 → May 27, 2010 · 2 snapshots · as WC5S
Clarence O Shaw
884 Derrick Dr., Spring Branch, TX 78070
Vanity applications filed by WC5S
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 Feb 27, 2023
Granted Mar 17, 2023
0010435732 |
KI5ONW · Colby L Shepard
· Amateur Extra
Attn: Colby Shepard · PO Box 71292 · 568 Sandy Hill Road, West Monroe, LA 71292
|
Granted
got WC5S
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Others requesting WC5S
14 applications listed WC5S as a choice, newest first.
| Filed | Award | Applicant | Choice # | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 | KI5ONW · Colby L Shepard · West Monroe, LA | 1 | Granted |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Mar 12, 2023 | KY4VL · Steven B Carroll · Black Mountain, NC | 11 | Granted |
| Feb 13, 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 | WU3O · ERNEST R PRIM · Conroe, TX | 2 | Dismissed |
| Feb 9, 2023 | Feb 27, 2023 | AD2EW · TOAN TRAN PHU · NEW YORK, NY | 13 | Granted |
| Jan 10, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | KI5MSP · wade bowser · Pearl River, LA | 1 | Dismissed |
| Jan 9, 2023 | Jan 27, 2023 | KB1RGR · John A Canty · San Diego, CA | 19 | Granted |
| Dec 18, 2000 | Jan 5, 2001 | KD5IWD · Clarence O Shaw · Houston, TX | 1 | Granted |
| Jul 13, 2000 | Jul 31, 2000 | N5ZP · JERRY A PENDERGRASS · TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCE, NM | 24 | Granted |
| Jul 3, 2000 | Jul 21, 2000 | KB5EAQ · GERALD C HOWELL · FORT WORTH, TX | 10 | Granted |
| Jun 28, 2000 | Jul 16, 2000 | KG5BR · STEPHEN R BOSBACH · AUSTIN, TX | 21 | Granted |
| May 30, 2000 | Jun 17, 2000 | N5LKC · ROY G WIGGINS · COLLEGE STATION, TX | 3 | Granted |
| Feb 22, 2000 | Mar 11, 2000 | WA5YBA · CARMINE S SCAPPATICCI · LAS CRUCES, NM | 2 | Granted |
| Feb 7, 2000 | Feb 25, 2000 | KM5IB · JOHN A LEAR · VALLEY MILLS, TX | 22 | Granted |
| Jan 24, 2000 | Feb 11, 2000 | KM5IB · JOHN A LEAR · VALLEY MILLS, TX | 5 | Dismissed |
Nets
| Net | When | Frequency | Role | Times | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC5DR C4FM NET | Thu 7:15 PM CT | 146.970 | Checked in | 1 | 2026-09-25 |
From nets logged with NetLogger since the start of collection.
📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots
No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for WC5S in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of WC5S beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.
📻 GMRS repeaters within 50 miles
1 on the air or of unknown status, closest first · map these & export for a GMRS radio →
| Miles | Channel | Output | Tone in | Owner | Location | Access | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | RP18 | 462.625 | 156.7 | WRTP596 | Crowley, LA | Open | On the air |
Repeaters within 50 miles
26 repeaters within 50 miles of this address, closest first · sort: closest · most active · map these & export for a radio →
● confirmed on the air · ● probably · ● reported off the air · ● unknown · ◉ this license · ring = 50 miles · click a dot for the repeater's page
● confirmed on the air · ● probably · ● reported off the air · no dot = unknown (hover a dot for the evidence)
| Miles | Call | Name | Output | Offset | Tone | Mode | Networks | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.3 | KC5DR | West Monroe KC5DR AllStar |
147.1350 | +0.6 | TSQL 127.3 | FM (analog) | EchoLink 324152 AllStar 46594 AllStar 465940 🗓 1 net | 1 net · 6 check-ins · 6 stations | West Monroe, LA |
| 8.4 | KC5DR | West Monroe KC5DR AllStar |
146.9700 | -0.6 | TSQL 127.3 | FM (analog) (FM,C4FM) | AllStar 47577 🗓 1 net | 1 net · 6 check-ins · 6 stations | West Monroe, LA |
| 8.4 | WB5LHS | Monroe WB5LHS |
442.7000 | +5 | TSQL 156.7 | FM (analog) | — | Monroe, LA | |
| 9.0 | KC5DR | West Monroe KC5DR LA-DMR |
443.7000 | +5 | CC3 | DMR | LA-DMR 🗓 1 net | 1 net · 6 check-ins · 6 stations | West Monroe, LA |
| 9.5 | KC5DR | West Monroe KC5DR |
443.8000 | +5 | TSQL 127.3 | FM (analog) | 🗓 1 net | 1 net · 6 check-ins · 6 stations | West Monroe, LA |
| 9.5 | KC5DR | West Monroe KC5DR |
444.3000 | +5 | none | FM (analog) | 🗓 1 net | 1 net · 6 check-ins · 6 stations | West Monroe, LA |
| 9.5 | N5DMX | Monroe N5DMX |
146.8500 | -0.6 | none | FM (analog) | — | Monroe, LA | |
| 9.5 | K5RUS | Monroe K5RUS |
147.0150 | +0.6 | TONE 127.3 | FM (analog) | — | Monroe, LA | |
| 13.4 | KC5DR | Calhoun KC5DR WIRES-X |
444.7000 | +5 | TSQL 127.3 | FM (analog) (FM,C4FM) | WIRES-X 40967 🗓 1 net | 1 net · 6 check-ins · 6 stations | Calhoun, LA |
| 26.3 | WA5KNV | Rayville WA5KNV |
145.4900 | -0.6 | TONE 100.0 | FM (analog) | — | Rayville, LA | |
| 26.3 | WA5KNV | Rayville WA5KNV |
444.9500 | +5 | TSQL 100.0 | FM (analog) | — | Rayville, LA | |
| 27.6 | WC5K | Ruston WC5K |
147.1200 | +0.6 | TSQL 94.8 | FM (analog) | — | Ruston, LA | |
| 28.6 | KC5DR | Farmerville UPSO KC5DR |
145.2300 | -0.6 | TSQL 127.3 | FM (analog) (FM,C4FM) | 🗓 1 net | 1 net · 6 check-ins · 6 stations | Farmerville, LA |
| 30.3 | N5APB | Ruston N5APB |
145.1400 | -0.6 | none | D-STAR | — | Ruston, LA | |
| 31.4 | KC5DR | Winnsboro KC5DR |
146.7000 | -0.6 | TSQL 127.3 | FM (analog) (FM,C4FM) | 🗓 1 net | 1 net · 6 check-ins · 6 stations | Winnsboro, LA |
| 31.7 | N5EXS | Bastrop N5EXS |
146.9250 | -0.6 | TONE 127.3 | FM (analog) | — | Bastrop, LA | |
| 32.1 | WB5NIN | Jonesboro Wtr WB5NIN |
146.7900 | -0.6 | none | FM (analog) | — | Jonesboro, LA | |
| 32.1 | WB5NIN | Jonesboro WB5NIN |
444.8000 | +5 | TSQL 173.8 | FM (analog) | — | Jonesboro, LA | |
| 38.2 | KG5BTN | BASTROP KG5BTN BM |
439.5500 | in 433.5500 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 312203601 BrandMeister 312203602 | — | BASTROP, LA |
| 40.5 | W5JC | Bernice W5JC |
147.0750 | +0.6 | TONE 127.3 | FM (analog) | — | Bernice, LA | |
| 41.2 | WB5NIN | Winnfield Red Hl WB5NIN |
147.0600 | +0.6 | TONE 173.8 | FM (analog) (FM,C4FM) | — | Winnfield, LA | |
| 41.3 | KF5PID | Delhi KF5PID |
147.1950 | +0.6 | none | D-STAR | — | Delhi, LA | |
| 9.5 | K5RUS offline | Monroe K5RUS |
224.9000 | -1.6 | TONE 127.3 | FM (analog) | — | Monroe, LA | |
| 27.6 | W5HGT offline | Ruston W5HGT |
145.1900 | -0.6 | TONE 94.8 | FM (analog) | — | Ruston, LA | |
| 40.5 | W5JC offline | Bernice W5JC |
444.0750 | +5 | none | FM (analog) | — | Bernice, LA | |
| 46.3 | N5RD offline | Bryceland N5RD |
147.3000 | +0.6 | TSQL 186.2 | FM (analog) | — | Bryceland, LA |