N5SMD
Active1x3District 5
Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.
License HolderDowns, Howard T
License ClassTechnician
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationPell City, AL
Grant DateDec 2, 2025
Expiration DateJan 6, 2036
N5SMD is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Downs, Howard T in Pell City, AL. 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 Adams Jr, Charles P on Sep 15, 2005. N5SMD has 7 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
-. ..... ... -- -..
CW Weight: 23 units(Light (fast to send))
Voice Phonetics
November Five Sierra Mike Delta
Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)
License History
- Administrative Update AppliedDec 4, 2025
- License RenewedDec 2, 2025
- License RenewedNov 18, 2015
- License ModifiedJan 23, 2006
- Vanity Callsign GrantedJan 6, 2006
- License IssuedJan 6, 2006
- License ExpiredMar 27, 2003
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.