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K5OBS

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSwanson, Bill E

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationAllen, TX

Grant DateMar 29, 2018

Expiration DateMay 28, 2028

K5OBS is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Swanson, Bill E in Allen, TX. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 2 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Nettles, Jeffrey W on May 9, 2008. K5OBS has 3 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

CW Weight: 30 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Five Oscar Bravo Sierra

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedMar 29, 2018
License IssuedMay 28, 2008
Vanity Callsign GrantedMay 28, 2008

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Nettles, Jeffrey WFiled May 9, 2008
Not awardedFCC ↗
Swanson, Bill EFiled May 9, 2008
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

K5OBS FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History