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NB5R

Active2x1District 5

Competitive callsign — 8 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderWILLIAMS, BRIAN R

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationTaos, NM

Grant DateDec 29, 2020

Expiration DateMar 6, 2031

NB5R is a highly sought-after 2x1 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by WILLIAMS, BRIAN R in Taos, NM. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 8 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by HILLEGASS JR, RICHARD D on Feb 20, 2001. NB5R has 10 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

CW Weight: 20 units(Ultra-light (very fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

November Bravo Five Romeo

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedDec 29, 2020
Administrative Update AppliedMar 19, 2013
License RenewedFeb 15, 2011
Administrative Update AppliedSep 30, 2008
Administrative Update AppliedMay 13, 2008
Administrative Update AppliedFeb 27, 2007
Administrative Update AppliedNov 14, 2006
Administrative Update AppliedOct 27, 2005
Administrative Update AppliedMar 17, 2004
License IssuedMar 6, 2001

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

HILLEGASS JR, RICHARD DFiled Feb 20, 2001
Not awardedFCC ↗
THOMASON, PAT FFiled Feb 20, 2001
Not awardedFCC ↗
NASSABI, ASHKANFiled Feb 16, 2001
Not awardedFCC ↗
WILLIAMS, BRIAN RFiled Feb 16, 2001

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FCC data as of Jul 28, 2026

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SCHWARTZ, ADELEFiled Feb 6, 2001

DismissedFCC ↗

WILLIAMS, BRIAN RFiled Feb 6, 2001

DismissedFCC ↗

Finley Jr, James AFiled Jun 2, 2000

Not awardedFCC ↗

PUGH, KENNETH EFiled Jun 2, 2000

Not awardedFCC ↗

NB5R FCC Vanity Status: 8 Competing Applications & History