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KA5BOB

Active2x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderHUGHES JR, GEORGE S

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredTechnician

LocationSAN FRANCISCO, CA

Grant DateSep 24, 2024

Expiration DateSep 24, 2034

KA5BOB is a highly sought-after 2x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by HUGHES JR, GEORGE S in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. 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 Ferrel, Bobby D on Sep 6, 2024. KA5BOB has 6 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 37 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Alpha Five Bravo Oscar Bravo

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedOct 1, 2025
License IssuedSep 24, 2024
Vanity Callsign GrantedSep 24, 2024
License ExpiredNov 8, 2022
License RenewedAug 26, 2010
License RenewedOct 11, 2000

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Ferrel, Bobby DFiled Sep 6, 2024
Not awardedFCC ↗
Calhoun, RobertFiled May 8, 2023
Not awardedFCC ↗
BOLUS, ROBERT CFiled Oct 25, 2021
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

KA5BOB FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History