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K5MED

Expired1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 12 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderHayes, Stephen

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationWhiteville, NC

Grant DateApr 10, 2015

Expiration DateApr 10, 2025

Available for ApplicationsApr 11, 2027

K5MED is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Hayes, Stephen in Whiteville, NC. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 12 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Gilboy JR, Robert on Dec 23, 2024. K5MED has 5 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

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

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Five Mike Echo Delta

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

Available Apr 11, 2027 (219 days remaining)

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

License History

License IssuedApr 10, 2015
Vanity Callsign GrantedApr 10, 2015
License ExpiredNov 29, 2012
License ModifiedDec 23, 2000
License IssuedNov 28, 2000

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Gilboy JR, RobertFiled Dec 23, 2024
Not awardedFCC ↗
Shepherd, Logan AFiled Oct 21, 2021
Not awardedFCC ↗
Logue, Robert JFiled Oct 7, 2020
DismissedFCC ↗
Hayes, StephenFiled Mar 23, 2015

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PRICE, GREGORY KFiled Dec 22, 2014

DismissedFCC ↗

RICCIO, CHRISTOPHER JFiled Oct 14, 2014

Not awardedFCC ↗

Lusk Sr, Miller DFiled Nov 6, 2000

Not awardedFCC ↗

MENDIOLA, GUSTAVO RFiled Nov 6, 2000

Not awardedFCC ↗

CURDES, CHRISTOPHER EFiled Jul 20, 2000

Not awardedFCC ↗

NELSON, MARVIN AFiled Jul 20, 2000

Not awardedFCC ↗

HINKLEY, RICHARD EFiled Nov 15, 1999

Not awardedFCC ↗

THOMPSON, CARMEN SFiled Nov 15, 1999

Not awardedFCC ↗

K5MED FCC Vanity Status: 12 Competing Applications & History