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K5MIO

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderDent, Russell D

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationWEST DES MOINES, IA

Grant DateMay 6, 2022

Expiration DateMay 6, 2032

K5MIO is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Dent, Russell D in WEST DES MOINES, IA. 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 Dinep-Schneider, Beatrice on Apr 18, 2022. K5MIO has 7 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

CW Weight: 29 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Five Mike India Oscar

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License ModifiedMay 9, 2022
License IssuedMay 6, 2022
Vanity Callsign GrantedMay 6, 2022
License ExpiredJan 25, 2018
License RenewedOct 26, 2005
Administrative Update AppliedOct 15, 2005
FRN Association Email SentOct 14, 2005

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Dinep-Schneider, BeatriceFiled Apr 18, 2022
Not awardedFCC ↗
Comparini, NormanFiled Sep 22, 2020
Not awardedFCC ↗
Thompson, Brandon WFiled Jan 8, 2020
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

K5MIO FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History