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KB5ZA

Available2x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderCARTER, JAMES W

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationFarmersville, TX

Grant DateApr 19, 2013

Expiration DateApr 19, 2023

Cancellation DateApr 22, 2025

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KB5ZA

Available2x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderCARTER, JAMES W

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationFarmersville, TX

Grant DateApr 19, 2013

Expiration DateApr 19, 2023

Cancellation DateApr 22, 2025

Available for ApplicationsApr 20, 2025

KB5ZA is a highly sought-after 2x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by CARTER, JAMES W in Farmersville, TX. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 1 vanity application filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by CARTER, JAMES W on Apr 1, 2013. KB5ZA has 11 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

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

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Bravo Five Zulu Alpha

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

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Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (2x2).

License History

License ExpiredApr 22, 2025
Administrative Update AppliedJan 21, 2021
Administrative Update AppliedJun 6, 2019
Administrative Update AppliedJan 3, 2015
License IssuedApr 19, 2013
Vanity Callsign GrantedApr 19, 2013
License CanceledMar 28, 2008
Administrative Update AppliedJan 12, 2008
License RenewedDec 5, 2007
Administrative Update AppliedFeb 28, 2007
Administrative Update AppliedMay 15, 2002

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

CARTER, JAMES WFiled Apr 1, 2013
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

KB5ZA FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History