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AB5DR

Active2x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderTHORNTON, RUBIN P

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationSAN DIEGO, CA

Grant DateJul 12, 2022

Expiration DateAug 6, 2032

AB5DR is a highly sought-after 2x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by THORNTON, RUBIN P in SAN DIEGO, CA. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 1 vanity application filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by THORNTON, RUBIN P on Jul 19, 2002. AB5DR has 5 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

.- -... ..... -.. .-.

CW Weight: 25 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Alpha Bravo Five Delta Romeo

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedJul 12, 2022
License RenewedJun 16, 2012
License IssuedAug 6, 2002
Vanity Callsign GrantedAug 6, 2002
License CanceledJul 18, 2000

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

THORNTON, RUBIN PFiled Jul 19, 2002
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

AB5DR FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History