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N5RAD

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderDeaton, Ryan A

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationGrand Rapids, MI

Grant DateMay 30, 2025

Expiration DateMay 30, 2035

N5RAD is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Deaton, Ryan A in Grand Rapids, MI. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 4 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Deaton, Ryan A on May 12, 2025. N5RAD has 7 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

CW Weight: 23 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

November Five Romeo Alpha Delta

Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

License History

License ModifiedMar 23, 2026
License IssuedMay 30, 2025
Vanity Callsign GrantedMay 30, 2025
License ExpiredMay 13, 2025
License RenewedApr 19, 2013
Tax ID (TIN) AddedFeb 11, 2003
License RenewedFeb 11, 2003

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Deaton, Ryan AFiled May 12, 2025
Not awardedFCC ↗
DAVES, RICHARD AFiled Dec 26, 2019
Not awardedFCC ↗
Daves, Richard AFiled Dec 26, 2018
Not awardedFCC ↗
DOBSLAW, BRIAN RFiled Feb 10, 2009

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

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N5RAD FCC Vanity Status: 4 Competing Applications & History