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K5LEN

Expired1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderBachman, Howard L

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationLakehills, TX

Grant DateFeb 17, 2016

Expiration DateFeb 17, 2026

Available for ApplicationsFeb 18, 2028

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K5LEN

Expired1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderBachman, Howard L

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationLakehills, TX

Grant DateFeb 17, 2016

Expiration DateFeb 17, 2026

Available for ApplicationsFeb 18, 2028

K5LEN is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Bachman, Howard L in Lakehills, 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 Bunts, Len C on Jan 18, 2012. K5LEN has 3 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

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

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Five Lima Echo November

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

Available Feb 18, 2028 (532 days remaining)

Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x3).

License History

License RenewedFeb 17, 2016
License IssuedFeb 7, 2006
Vanity Callsign GrantedFeb 7, 2006

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Bunts, Len CFiled Jan 18, 2012
Not awardedFCC ↗
Bachman, Howard LFiled Jan 20, 2006
Not awardedFCC ↗
JAMES, DANIEL GFiled Mar 18, 2002
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

K5LEN FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History