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K5KU

Active1x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderVan Winkle, Gary L

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationKrotz Springs, LA

Grant DateAug 6, 2018

Expiration DateOct 30, 2028

K5KU is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Van Winkle, Gary L in Krotz Springs, 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 KUTHE, JOHN D on Sep 23, 2008. K5KU has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

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

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Five Kilo Uniform

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedAug 6, 2018
Administrative Update AppliedOct 31, 2008
Tax ID (TIN) AddedOct 30, 2008
License RenewedOct 30, 2008

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

KUTHE, JOHN DFiled Sep 23, 2008
DismissedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

K5KU FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History