CFCallsignFinder

Search Watchlist

Track FCC amateur radio vanity callsign availability. Data updated daily.

Legal & Info

Pricing FAQ Terms of Service Privacy Policy

© 2026 CallsignFinder. All rights reserved.

FCC data sourced from FCC Universal Licensing System. Not affiliated with the FCC.

Watchlist Search Account

Home/Search/K5IBS

← Back to results

K5IBS

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderSMITH, THOMAS L

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationCOTTON VALLEY, LA

Grant DateFeb 11, 2020

Expiration DateFeb 11, 2030

K5IBS is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by SMITH, THOMAS L in COTTON VALLEY, LA. 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 SMITH, THOMAS L on Jan 23, 2020. K5IBS has 2 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

CW Weight: 23 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Five India Bravo Sierra

Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

License History

License IssuedFeb 11, 2020
Vanity Callsign GrantedFeb 11, 2020

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

SMITH, THOMAS LFiled Jan 23, 2020
Not awardedFCC ↗

Search external databases

QRZ ↗HamQTH ↗

Explore nearby callsigns

← K5IBQ K5IBV →

FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

K5IBS FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History