K5BNO
Available1x3District 5
Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.
License HolderSmothers, William R
License ClassGeneral
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationSCHULENBURG, TX
Grant DateJun 19, 2001
Expiration DateJun 19, 2011
Cancellation DateJun 20, 2013
Available for ApplicationsJun 20, 2013
K5BNO is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Smothers, William R in SCHULENBURG, TX. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 4 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Dixon, Clayton S on Aug 20, 2025. K5BNO has 3 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 31 units(Moderate)
Voice Phonetics
Kilo Five Bravo November Oscar
Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)
This callsign is available now
Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x3).
License History
- License ExpiredJun 20, 2013
- License ModifiedMar 16, 2005
- License IssuedJun 19, 2001
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.