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N5HL

Cancelled1x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 9 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderMCELROY, BRIAN G

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationPlano, TX

Grant DateSep 10, 2019

Cancellation DateAug 13, 2024

Available for ApplicationsAug 14, 2026

N5HL is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by MCELROY, BRIAN G in Plano, TX. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 9 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Langley, Ian A on Sep 3, 2019. N5HL has 7 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 19 units(Ultra-light (very fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

November Five Hotel Lima

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

Available Aug 14, 2026 (15 days remaining)

Requires Amateur Extra license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x2).

License History

Internal Correction AppliedJul 14, 2026
Internal Correction AppliedJul 14, 2026
License IssuedSep 10, 2019
Vanity Callsign GrantedSep 10, 2019
License ExpiredAug 22, 2019
License RenewedJul 17, 2007
License ModifiedFeb 4, 2000

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Langley, Ian AFiled Sep 3, 2019
Not awardedFCC ↗
Moore, Jerry WFiled Aug 26, 2019
Not awardedFCC ↗
Cardella, Michael AFiled Aug 23, 2019
DismissedFCC ↗
Haynes, Merrell RFiled Aug 23, 2019

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FCC data as of Jul 30, 2026

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Wagner, Phillip RFiled Aug 22, 2019

Not awardedFCC ↗

McDonald, Steve LFiled Aug 22, 2019

Not awardedFCC ↗

Chiu, Yu ChiehFiled Aug 22, 2019

DismissedFCC ↗

MCELROY, BRIAN GFiled Aug 22, 2019

Not awardedFCC ↗

Wisdom, GeorgeFiled Oct 5, 2007

DismissedFCC ↗

N5HL FCC Vanity Status: 9 Competing Applications & History