N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 7:15 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 4, 2026) · next update today 9:45 am CDT

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AA5WB HAM

Amateur Extra class licensed since 2009 (17 yrs) AA5WB since 2010 · previously KC9OZY Lafayette, IN

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Sep 10, 2030. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Sep 11, 2032.

📬 QSL: no LoTW uploads on record · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH

📝 AA5WB has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Aug 23, 2010 · what was requested

Currently held by W B Alter · 2 holders on record

Current holder: W B Alter

Held AA5WB Sep 10, 2010 → present · first licensed Jan 29, 2009 as KC9OZY · 2 licenses · FRN 0018451815

📦 Moved: Boswell, IN → Lafayette, IN

AA5WB Active Amateur Extra · vanity Sep 10, 2010 → expires Sep 10, 2030

Licensee
W B Alter

Address
PO Box 5156
Lafayette, IN 47903

FRN
0018451815

Previous call
KC9OZY (General)

Last granted
Aug 12, 2020

Effective
Aug 12, 2020

Last action
Aug 12, 2020
FCC actions (4)
- Aug 12, 2020 — License renewed LIREN
- Mar 10, 2015 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Sep 10, 2010 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Sep 10, 2010 — License issued LIISS
KC9OZY Canceled Amateur Extra Jan 29, 2009 → Sep 10, 2010 (canceled)

Licensee
W B Alter

Address
PO Box 233
Boswell, IN 47921
40.4784, -87.3749 (ZIP center) · Grid EN60hl · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0018451815

Last granted
Jan 29, 2009

Effective
Jun 10, 2010

Last action
Sep 10, 2010
FCC actions (5)
- Sep 10, 2010 — License canceled LICAN
- Jun 10, 2010 — License modified LIMOD
- Jun 9, 2010 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jan 29, 2009 — License issued LIISS
- Jan 29, 2009 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT

Address history

From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.

Seen Apr 16, 2022 → Oct 4, 2026 · 13 snapshots · as AA5WB
W B Alter
PO Box 5156
Lafayette, IN 47903
Seen Oct 17, 2011 → Oct 4, 2026 · 56 snapshots · as KC9OZY
W B Alter
PO Box 233
Boswell, IN 47921
40.4784, -87.3749 (ZIP center) · Grid EN60hl · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Mar 28, 2015 → May 6, 2019 · 23 snapshots · as AA5WB
W B Alter
PO Box 4243
Lafayette, IN 47903
Seen May 27, 2010 · 1 snapshot · as KC9OZY
William B Alter
233 Gallop Dr, Lafayette, IN 47905
40.4219, -86.7636 (ZIP center) · Grid EN60ok · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Previous holder: RALPH H BIGGERS

Held AA5WB Nov 27, 1990 → Nov 27, 2000 · first licensed Nov 27, 1990 as AA5WB · 1 license · no FRN on file (pre-2001 records)

AA5WB Expired Amateur Extra Nov 27, 1990 → Nov 27, 2000 (expired)

Licensee
RALPH H BIGGERS

Address
202 CHESTERFIELD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78223
29.3105, -98.3875 (ZIP center) · Grid EL09th · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Previous call
N5HOB (Advanced)

Last granted
Nov 27, 1990

Effective
Nov 27, 1990

Last action
Nov 28, 2002
FCC actions (1)
- Nov 28, 2002 — License expired LIEXP

Address history

From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.

Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 48 snapshots · as AA5WB
RALPH H BIGGERS
202 CHESTERFIELD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78223
29.3105, -98.3875 (ZIP center) · Grid EL09th · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by AA5WB

Calls this licensee has asked the FCC for, newest first, in their order of preference. The FCC processes applications 18 days after filing; "likely award" is our estimate from every pending application in filing order.

Filed · Award	Applicant	Requested (in order)	Status
Filed Aug 23, 2010 Granted Aug 12, 2020 0004353678	KC9OZY · W B Alter · Amateur Extra PO Box 233 · Boswell, IN 47921 40.4784, -87.3749 (ZIP center) · Grid EN60hl · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.AA5WB ✓ granted 2.AA9WA available	Granted got AA5WB
Filed Jul 23, 2010 Award date was Aug 10, 2010 0004332862	KC9OZY · W B Alter · Amateur Extra PO Box 233 · Boswell, IN 47921 40.4784, -87.3749 (ZIP center) · Grid EN60hl · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.AL9WB	Dismissed
Filed Jun 30, 2010 Award date was Jul 18, 2010 0004277960	KC9OZY · W B Alter · Amateur Extra PO Box 233 · Boswell, IN 47921 40.4784, -87.3749 (ZIP center) · Grid EN60hl · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.WB5A held 2.AW9B	Dismissed

Others requesting AA5WB

1 application listed AA5WB as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Aug 23, 2010	Sep 10, 2010	KC9OZY · W B Alter · Boswell, IN	1	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for AA5WB in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of AA5WB beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.