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WB5BN

Available2x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 5 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderNETHERTON JR, ROBERT L

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationPLANO, TX

Grant DateAug 9, 2013

Expiration DateAug 9, 2023

Cancellation DateFeb 14, 2014

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WB5BN

Available2x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 5 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderNETHERTON JR, ROBERT L

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationPLANO, TX

Grant DateAug 9, 2013

Expiration DateAug 9, 2023

Cancellation DateFeb 14, 2014

Available for ApplicationsFeb 15, 2016

WB5BN is a highly sought-after 2x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by NETHERTON JR, ROBERT L in PLANO, TX. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 5 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by CABRERA, JOAQUIN A on Apr 23, 2024. WB5BN has 3 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 28 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Bravo Five Bravo November

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

This callsign is available now

Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (2x2).

License History

License CanceledFeb 14, 2014
License IssuedAug 9, 2013
Vanity Callsign GrantedAug 9, 2013

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

CABRERA, JOAQUIN AFiled Apr 23, 2024
Not awardedFCC ↗
LLAMIDO III, FELIX AFiled May 9, 2019
Not awardedFCC ↗
LEAR, JOHN AFiled Dec 26, 2018
Not awardedFCC ↗
Hopkins, Andrew TFiled Dec 27, 2016

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WB5BN FCC Vanity Status: 5 Competing Applications & History