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K5UQE

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderNELSON, KIRK E

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationDes Moines, IA

Grant DateSep 4, 2025

Expiration DateSep 9, 2035

K5UQE is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by NELSON, KIRK E in Des Moines, IA. 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 Mulholland, Timothy J on Aug 22, 2005. K5UQE has 6 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

CW Weight: 28 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Five Uniform Quebec Echo

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedSep 11, 2025
Administrative Update AppliedSep 8, 2025
License RenewedSep 4, 2025
License RenewedJul 15, 2015
License IssuedSep 9, 2005
Vanity Callsign GrantedSep 9, 2005

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Mulholland, Timothy JFiled Aug 22, 2005
Not awardedFCC ↗
SANDIDGE, CURTIS VFiled Aug 22, 2005
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

K5UQE FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History