Competitive callsign — 15 applications filed with the FCC.
License HolderVATER, EARL J
License ClassGeneral
Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra
LocationBELLINGHAM, MA
Grant DateDec 5, 2025
Expiration DateDec 8, 2035
NO5R is a highly sought-after 2x1 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by VATER, EARL J in BELLINGHAM, MA. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 15 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by EDGE, JAMES N on Aug 11, 2025. NO5R has 37 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 23 units(Light (fast to send))
Voice Phonetics
November Oscar Five Romeo
Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)
License History
License RenewedDec 5, 2025
Vanity Callsign GrantedDec 8, 2015
License IssuedDec 8, 2015
License CanceledNov 3, 2015
Vanity Callsign GrantedApr 7, 2015
License IssuedApr 7, 2015
License CanceledNov 1, 2014
Vanity Callsign GrantedMar 25, 2014
License IssuedMar 25, 2014
License CanceledAug 17, 2013
License IssuedOct 23, 2012
Vanity Callsign Granted
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.