N9TPB
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🕒 FCC license data updated today 7:15 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 11, 2026) · next update tomorrow 6:00 am CDT
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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, WI · old CB calls like KHC1939 or 18Q3518 (1962–63 CB call books) · (205) 546-1767 (1990s CB directory phones)WC5S HAM 📻 GMRS
Amateur Extra class
licensed since 2021 (5 yrs)
WC5S since 2023 · previously KI5ONW
West Monroe, LA
Grid EM32vj
Active on 1 net
GMRS WRMU375
26 repeaters within 50 mi
🔒 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
Callbook Records, 1993–2003
From the FCC amateur database as published on the QRZ! callsign CD-ROMs, 1993–2003, before and alongside the FCC's online records (which start in 1999). "Seen" dates are the first and last disc showing that record; the issue date is the FCC's, so it can be a renewal of an even older license.
- Seen Apr 27, 2002 → Apr 17, 2003 · 3 discs
WC5S · Amateur Extra · issued Mar 7, 2002, expires Jan 5, 2011 · previously KD5IWD
CLARENCE O SHAW
884 DERRICK DR., SPRING BRANCH, TX 78070 - Seen Apr 13, 2001 → Nov 1, 2001 · 2 discs
WC5S · Amateur Extra · issued Jan 5, 2001, expires Jan 5, 2011 · previously KD5IWD
CLARENCE O. SHAW .
PMB 226 2476 BOLSOVER, HOUSTON, TX 77005 - Seen Oct 31, 2000 · 1 disc
KD5IWD · General · issued Jun 10, 2000, expires Dec 21, 2009
CLARENCE O. SHAW
PMB 226 2476 BOLSOVER, HOUSTON, TX 77005 - Seen May 2, 2000 · 1 disc
KD5IWD · Technician · issued Dec 21, 1999, expires Dec 21, 2009
Clarence O. Shaw
PMB 226 2476 Bolsover, Houston, TX 77005
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
- Seen Oct 17, 2011 → Oct 11, 2026 · 47 snapshots · as WC5S
Clarence O Shaw
884 DERRICK DR, Spring Branch, TX 78070 - Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 11, 2026 · 49 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
Earlier Holders
WC5S in the 1993–2003 Callbooks
From the FCC amateur database as published on the QRZ! callsign CD-ROMs, 1993–2003, before and alongside the FCC's online records (which start in 1999). "Seen" dates are the first and last disc showing that record; the issue date is the FCC's, so it can be a renewal of an even older license.
WC5S in the Printed Callbooks, 1909–1997
From scanned copies of the printed callbooks (government lists from 1913, then the Radio Amateur Callbook to 1997), read by OCR, so names and streets can carry typos. Each line is one or more editions in a row showing the same name at the same address.
- 1995 · 1 edition
WC5S · class E
Jimmie F Norwine
6 Brewer Rd, Conway, AR 71031
1995 p.1028 - 1992 → 1993 · 2 editions
WC5S · class E
Jimmie F Norwine
B Brewer Rd, Conway, AR 71031
1992 p.827, 1993 p.886 - 1991 · 1 edition
WC5S
E Jimm~ F Norwine
Rt 8 Box 209-01 Brewer Rd, Conway, AR 72032
Winter 1991 p.800 - 1987 → 1990 · 4 editions
WC5S · class E
Jimmie F Norwine
963 Farris Rd, Conway, AR 71031
Winter 1987 p.699, Winter 1988 p.720, Winter 1989 p.730, Winter 1990 p.740
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
|
Others Requesting WC5S
14 applications listed WC5S as a choice, newest first.
| Filed | Award | Applicant | Choice # | WC5S | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 | KI5ONW · Colby L Shepard · West Monroe, LA | 1 | Granted | Granted this call |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Mar 12, 2023 | KY4VL · Steven B Carroll · Black Mountain, NC | 11 | Not granted | They got WT3B (choice 1) |
| Feb 13, 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 | WU3O · ERNEST R PRIM · Conroe, TX | 2 | Dismissed | Application dismissed |
| Feb 9, 2023 | Feb 27, 2023 | AD2EW · TOAN TRAN PHU · NEW YORK, NY | 13 | Not granted | They got N2PQ (choice 1) |
| Jan 10, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | KI5MSP · wade bowser · Pearl River, LA | 1 | Dismissed | Application dismissed |
| Jan 9, 2023 | Jan 27, 2023 | KB1RGR · John A Canty · San Diego, CA | 19 | Not granted | They got NI6V (choice 1) |
| Dec 18, 2000 | Jan 5, 2001 | KD5IWD · Clarence O Shaw · Houston, TX | 1 | Granted | Granted this call |
| Jul 13, 2000 | Jul 31, 2000 | N5ZP · JERRY A PENDERGRASS · TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCE, NM | 24 | Not granted | They got KY5E (choice 3) |
| Jul 3, 2000 | Jul 21, 2000 | KB5EAQ · GERALD C HOWELL · FORT WORTH, TX | 10 | Not granted | They got WD5F (choice 2) |
| Jun 28, 2000 | Jul 16, 2000 | KG5BR · STEPHEN R BOSBACH · AUSTIN, TX | 21 | Not granted | They got KW5V (choice 2) |
| May 30, 2000 | Jun 17, 2000 | N5LKC · ROY G WIGGINS · COLLEGE STATION, TX | 3 | Not granted | They got KR5W (choice 1) |
| Feb 22, 2000 | Mar 11, 2000 | WA5YBA · CARMINE S SCAPPATICCI · LAS CRUCES, NM | 2 | Not granted | They got W5NM (choice 1) |
| Feb 7, 2000 | Feb 25, 2000 | KM5IB · JOHN A LEAR · VALLEY MILLS, TX | 22 | Not granted | They got AF5J (choice 1) |
| Jan 24, 2000 | Feb 11, 2000 | KM5IB · JOHN A LEAR · VALLEY MILLS, TX | 5 | Dismissed | Application 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, most active 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 8.4 | WB5LHS | Monroe WB5LHS |
442.7000 | +5 | TSQL 156.7 | FM (analog) | — | 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 | |
| 9.5 | K5RUS Offline | Monroe K5RUS |
224.9000 | -1.6 | TONE 127.3 | FM (analog) | — | Monroe, 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 | |
| 27.6 | W5HGT Offline | Ruston W5HGT |
145.1900 | -0.6 | TONE 94.8 | FM (analog) | — | Ruston, LA | |
| 30.3 | N5APB | Ruston N5APB |
145.1400 | -0.6 | none | D-STAR | — | Ruston, 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 312203602 | — | BASTROP, LA |
| 40.5 | W5JC | Bernice W5JC |
147.0750 | +0.6 | TONE 127.3 | FM (analog) | — | Bernice, LA | |
| 40.5 | W5JC Offline | Bernice W5JC |
444.0750 | +5 | none | 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 | |
| 46.3 | N5RD | Bryceland N5RD |
147.3000 | +0.6 | TSQL 186.2 | FM (analog) | — | Bryceland, LA |