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NQ5L

Active2x1District 5

Competitive callsign — 6 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderRUSSELL, JAMES B

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationROMNEY, WV

Grant DateFeb 21, 2024

Expiration DateMay 14, 2034

NQ5L is a highly sought-after 2x1 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by RUSSELL, JAMES B in ROMNEY, WV. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 6 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by RUSSELL, JAMES B on Apr 26, 2004. NQ5L has 8 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 25 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

November Quebec Five Lima

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedJul 19, 2025
License RenewedFeb 21, 2024
Administrative Update AppliedMar 24, 2023
Administrative Update AppliedSep 13, 2016
License RenewedFeb 19, 2014
Administrative Update AppliedJan 13, 2009
License IssuedMay 14, 2004
Vanity Callsign GrantedMay 14, 2004

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

RUSSELL, JAMES BFiled Apr 26, 2004
Not awardedFCC ↗
Richey, Paul JFiled Jan 20, 2004
Not awardedFCC ↗
Krehbiel, Jeffrey NFiled Mar 10, 2003
Not awardedFCC ↗
ELIAS, MIGUELFiled Nov 12, 2002

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Moorman, Michael HFiled Jul 25, 2002

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Pace Sr, Alford RFiled May 28, 2002

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NQ5L FCC Vanity Status: 6 Competing Applications & History