N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 7:15 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 4, 2026) · next update tomorrow 6:00 am CDT

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AA5ZH HAM

Amateur Extra class licensed since 2011 (15 yrs) AA5ZH since 2020 · previously KF7REI Glendive, MT grid DN77pc 5 repeaters within 50 mi

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Jan 28, 2030. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Jan 29, 2032.

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

📝 AA5ZH has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Jan 9, 2020 · what was requested

Currently held by Zachary R Howick · 2 holders on record

Current holder: Zachary R Howick

Held AA5ZH Jan 28, 2020 → present · first licensed Aug 2, 2011 as KF7REI · 2 licenses · FRN 0021061700

📦 Moved: Raceland, LA → Glendive, MT

AA5ZH Active Amateur Extra · vanity Jan 28, 2020 → expires Jan 28, 2030

Licensee
Zachary R Howick

Address
Attn: Zachary Howick
320 W. Benham Street
Glendive, MT 59330
47.1078, -104.7153 (street) · Grid DN77pc · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0021061700

Previous call
KF7REI (General)

Last granted
Jan 28, 2020

Effective
Sep 29, 2026

Last action
Sep 29, 2026

Earlier addresses on this license:
until Sep 29, 2026: 333 Twin Oaks Drive, Raceland, LA 70394
FCC actions (3)
- Sep 29, 2026 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jan 28, 2020 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jan 28, 2020 — License issued LIISS
KF7REI Canceled Amateur Extra Aug 2, 2011 → Jan 28, 2020 (canceled)

Licensee
Zachary R Howick

Address
Attn: Zachary Howick
333 Twin Oaks Drive
Raceland, LA 70394
29.6927, -90.6161 (ZIP center) · Grid EL49qq · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0021061700

Last granted
Aug 2, 2011

Effective
Nov 20, 2019

Last action
Jan 28, 2020
FCC actions (7)
- Jan 28, 2020 — License canceled LICAN
- Nov 20, 2019 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Oct 17, 2017 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Sep 9, 2016 — License modified LIMOD
- Apr 13, 2016 — License modified LIMOD
- Aug 2, 2011 — License issued LIISS
- Aug 2, 2011 — 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 Oct 4, 2026 · 1 snapshot · as AA5ZH
Zachary R Howick
Attn: Zachary Howick
320 W. Benham Street, Glendive, MT 59330
47.1078, -104.7153 (street) · Grid DN77pc · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Apr 16, 2022 → Oct 4, 2026 · 25 snapshots · as KF7REI
Zachary R Howick
Attn: Zachary Howick
333 Twin Oaks Drive, Raceland, LA 70394
29.6927, -90.6161 (ZIP center) · Grid EL49qq · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Nov 11, 2017 → May 6, 2019 · 6 snapshots · as KF7REI
Zachary R Howick
1256 South 36th Street, Grand Forks, ND 58201
47.8666, -97.1411 (ZIP center) · Grid EN17ku · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Oct 17, 2011 → Sep 5, 2017 · 27 snapshots · as KF7REI
Zachary R Howick
1674 Lake Hills Dr, Billings, MT 59105
45.8929, -108.4979 (ZIP center) · Grid DN55sv · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Previous holder: RONALD G HOWELL JR

Held AA5ZH Apr 5, 2001 → Jul 2, 2011 · first licensed Apr 5, 2001 as AA5ZH · 1 license · FRN 0004573374

AA5ZH Expired Amateur Extra Apr 5, 2001 → Jul 2, 2011 (expired)

Licensee
RONALD G HOWELL JR

Address
3113 ZINNIA CT
PLANO, TX 75075
33.0213, -96.7416 (ZIP center) · Grid EM13pa · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0004573374

Previous call
KI5QH (Advanced)

Last granted
Apr 5, 2001

Effective
Apr 5, 2001

Last action
Jul 3, 2013
FCC actions (3)
- Jul 3, 2013 — License expired LIEXP
- Apr 5, 2001 — License renewed LIREN
- Apr 5, 2001 — FCC action LITIN

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 AA5ZH
RONALD G HOWELL JR
3113 ZINNIA CT, PLANO, TX 75075
33.0213, -96.7416 (ZIP center) · Grid EM13pa · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by AA5ZH

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 Jan 9, 2020 Granted Jan 28, 2020 0008937616	KF7REI · Zachary R Howick · Amateur Extra Attn: Zachary Howick · 333 Twin Oaks Drive, Raceland, LA 70394 29.6927, -90.6161 (ZIP center) · Grid EL49qq · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.AA5ZH ✓ granted	Granted got AA5ZH
Filed Dec 16, 2019 Award date was Jan 3, 2020 0008915303	KF7REI · Zachary R Howick · Amateur Extra Attn: Zachary Howick · 333 Twin Oaks Drive, Raceland, LA 70394 29.6927, -90.6161 (ZIP center) · Grid EL49qq · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.W5TT held	Dismissed

Others requesting AA5ZH

1 application listed AA5ZH as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Jan 9, 2020	Jan 27, 2020	KF7REI · Zachary R Howick · Raceland, LA	1	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for AA5ZH in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of AA5ZH beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.

Repeaters within 50 miles

5 repeaters within 50 miles of this address, closest first · sort: closest · most active · map these & export for a radio →

● confirmed on the air · ● probably · ● reported off the air · ● unknown · ◉ this license · ring = 50 miles · click a dot for the repeater's page

● confirmed on the air · ● probably · ● reported off the air · no dot = unknown (hover a dot for the evidence)

Miles	Call	Name	Output	Offset	Tone	Mode	Activity	Location
4.2	W7DXQ	Glendive W7DXQ	146.7600	-0.6	none	FM (analog)	—	Glendive, MT
43.3	K0ND	Sentinel Butte K0ND	443.6750	+5	none	FM (analog)	—	Sentinel Butte, ND
43.4	K0ND	Sentinel Butte K0ND	146.7300	-0.6	none	FM (analog)	—	Sentinel Butte, ND
48.9	W7DXQ	Sidney W7DXQ	147.3800	+0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)	—	Sidney, MT
48.9	W7DXQ	Sidney W7DXQ	444.5000	+5	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)	—	Sidney, MT