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AE5RF

Active2x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 5 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderCooksey, Joe R

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationBrownwood, TX

Grant DateJun 9, 2026

Expiration DateJun 9, 2036

AE5RF is a highly sought-after 2x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Cooksey, Joe R in Brownwood, TX. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 5 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Cooksey, Joe R on May 21, 2026. AE5RF has 7 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

CW Weight: 21 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Alpha Echo Five Romeo Foxtrot

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

Vanity Callsign GrantedJun 9, 2026
License IssuedJun 9, 2026
License CanceledDec 14, 2019
Administrative Update AppliedFeb 1, 2014
Administrative Update AppliedMar 21, 2013
System-Generated GrantMay 6, 2010
License IssuedMay 6, 2010

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Cooksey, Joe RFiled May 21, 2026
Not awardedFCC ↗
ESTABROOKS Jr, JOSEPHFiled Aug 11, 2008
Not awardedFCC ↗
Zuniga, Carlos JFiled Aug 11, 2008
Not awardedFCC ↗
Fox, Jeffrey JFiled Mar 1, 2007

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FRAY, RICHARD PFiled May 30, 2006

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AE5RF FCC Vanity Status: 5 Competing Applications & History