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KC5BS

Available2x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 5 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderNorine, James E

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationTucson, AZ

Grant DateAug 9, 1988

Expiration DateAug 9, 1998

Cancellation DateAug 10, 2000

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KC5BS

Available2x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 5 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderNorine, James E

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationTucson, AZ

Grant DateAug 9, 1988

Expiration DateAug 9, 1998

Cancellation DateAug 10, 2000

Available for ApplicationsAug 10, 2000

KC5BS is a highly sought-after 2x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Norine, James E in Tucson, AZ. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 5 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by SWANEY, BONNIE L on Jan 24, 2025. KC5BS has 1 recorded FCC license history event.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

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

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Charlie Five Bravo Sierra

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

This callsign is available now

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

License History

License ExpiredAug 10, 2000

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

SWANEY, BONNIE LFiled Jan 24, 2025
Not awardedFCC ↗
SMITH, BRENT WFiled Jan 19, 2017
Not awardedFCC ↗
BARNES, JAMES SFiled Dec 17, 2015
Not awardedFCC ↗
STODDARD, C BRETFiled Nov 12, 2015

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KC5BS FCC Vanity Status: 5 Competing Applications & History