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K5BDE

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderEPPERSON, BRIAN D

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationPLANO, TX

Grant DateFeb 28, 2025

Expiration DateFeb 28, 2035

K5BDE is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by EPPERSON, BRIAN D in PLANO, TX. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 3 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Meo, Bruce A on Jan 10, 2020. K5BDE has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

CW Weight: 24 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Five Bravo Delta Echo

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedFeb 28, 2025
License ModifiedJun 15, 2015
License IssuedOct 24, 2014
Vanity Callsign GrantedOct 24, 2014

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Meo, Bruce AFiled Jan 10, 2020
Not awardedFCC ↗
EPPERSON, BRIAN DFiled Oct 6, 2014
Not awardedFCC ↗
MASON, WILLIAM PFiled Sep 27, 2004
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

K5BDE FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History