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KE5BM

Active2x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderJACOBS, DAVID M

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationNEWARK, CA

Grant DateSep 1, 2023

Expiration DateOct 17, 2033

KE5BM is a highly sought-after 2x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by JACOBS, DAVID M in NEWARK, CA. 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 Comstock, Ross B on Sep 16, 2013. KE5BM has 13 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

CW Weight: 25 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Echo Five Bravo Mike

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedNov 25, 2025
License RenewedSep 1, 2023
Administrative Update AppliedMay 10, 2022
Administrative Update AppliedMay 29, 2020
Administrative Update AppliedMay 4, 2018
Administrative Update AppliedJun 28, 2017
Administrative Update AppliedJun 3, 2014
Administrative Update AppliedFeb 19, 2014
Vanity Callsign GrantedOct 17, 2013
License IssuedOct 17, 2013
License CanceledJul 19, 2011

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Comstock, Ross BFiled Sep 16, 2013
Not awardedFCC ↗
Morrill, Paul DFiled Apr 17, 2008
Not awardedFCC ↗

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License Issued

May 6, 2008

Vanity Callsign GrantedMay 6, 2008

KE5BM FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History