Confidence: Medium · Source: FCC ULS · As of 2026-09-10

W5DES

Active

Spanogle, Dennis E

Location: Tijeras, NM
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2020-09-22
Expires: 2030-12-19
Previous call: AD5BB
FRN: 0004236402

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Vanity availability

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Currently held

W5DES is held by an active license; it isn't a vanity slot right now.

Vanity availability dates are computed from FCC §97.19's hold periods: 2 years from the cancellation date for cancelled or terminated licenses, 4 years from the expiration date for expired licenses (2-year renewal grace + 2-year hold).

Callsign genealogy

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Previously held by current licensee

AD5BBcancelled
Big Bend Amateur Radio ClubTXgranted 2008-12-30cancelled 2015-05-22
KE5YHVcancelled
Big Bend Amateur Radio ClubTXgranted 2008-12-01cancelled 2008-12-30

License history

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More vanity slots coming available

From New Mexico

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