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K5BDX

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderAhlstrom, John M

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationKent, WA

Grant DateAug 22, 2023

Expiration DateAug 22, 2033

K5BDX is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Ahlstrom, John M in Kent, WA. 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 Berard, Chris S on Mar 25, 2003. K5BDX has 11 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

CW Weight: 31 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Five Bravo Delta X-ray

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedAug 19, 2026
License RenewedAug 22, 2023
Administrative Update AppliedMar 19, 2020
License RenewedMar 8, 2013
Administrative Update AppliedDec 28, 2012
Administrative Update AppliedNov 10, 2009
Administrative Update AppliedJan 10, 2006
Administrative Update AppliedMay 18, 2005
License ModifiedApr 25, 2003
License IssuedApr 12, 2003
Vanity Callsign GrantedApr 12, 2003

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Berard, Chris SFiled Mar 25, 2003
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

K5BDX FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History