N9TPB FCC License Search

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Ask: HAMs within 5 miles of N9TPB · Extra class operators in Madison, WI · or try N9TPB · K9* wildcards · Smith, John · 0004797601 (FRN) · 53703 · Madison, WI

AA7AU HAM 📻 GMRS

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Also a GMRS licensee

WRXB888

Active until Apr 25, 2033 · same FCC Registration Number (FRN) · GMRS covers the licensee's immediate family

Amateur Extra class licensed since 2006 (20 yrs) AA7AU since 2016 · previously W7DAB, N7DBX, N6WCK Salmon, ID grid DN35bb GMRS WRXB888 12 repeaters within 50 mi

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Aug 27, 2036. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Aug 28, 2038.

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

📝 AA7AU has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Aug 9, 2016 · what was requested

Currently held by DONALD BACKSTROM · 2 holders on record

Current holder: DONALD BACKSTROM

Held AA7AU Aug 27, 2016 → present · first licensed Jun 10, 2006 as N6WCK · 4 licenses · FRN 0015155526

📦 Moved: Henderson, NV → Salmon, ID

AA7AU Active Amateur Extra · vanity Aug 27, 2016 → expires Aug 27, 2036

Licensee
DONALD BACKSTROM

Address
PO Box 1050
Salmon, ID 83467
45.0427, -113.8570 (ZIP center) · Grid DN35bb · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0015155526

Previous call
W7DAB (General)

Last granted
Aug 4, 2026

Effective
Aug 4, 2026

Last action
Aug 4, 2026
FCC actions (6)
- Aug 4, 2026 — License renewed LIREN
- Apr 25, 2023 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Apr 25, 2023 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Apr 8, 2020 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Aug 27, 2016 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Aug 27, 2016 — License issued LIISS
W7DAB Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity Apr 9, 2010 → Aug 27, 2016 (canceled)

Licensee
DONALD BACKSTROM

Address
2505 ANTHEM VILLAGE DR E 533
HENDERSON, NV 89052
35.9799, -115.1079 (ZIP center) · Grid DM25kx · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0015155526

Previous call
N7DBX (General)

Last granted
Apr 9, 2010

Effective
Jun 13, 2016

Last action
Aug 27, 2016
FCC actions (5)
- Aug 27, 2016 — License canceled LICAN
- Jun 13, 2016 — License modified LIMOD
- Jun 10, 2016 — License modified LIMOD
- Apr 9, 2010 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Apr 9, 2010 — License issued LIISS
N7DBX Canceled Technician · vanity Jan 29, 2010 → Apr 9, 2010 (canceled)

Licensee
DONALD BACKSTROM

Address
2505 ANTHEM VILLAGE DR E-533
HENDERSON, NV 89052
35.9799, -115.1079 (ZIP center) · Grid DM25kx · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0015155526

Previous call
N6WCK (Technician Plus)

Last granted
Jan 29, 2010

Effective
Jan 29, 2010

Last action
Apr 9, 2010
FCC actions (3)
- Apr 9, 2010 — License canceled LICAN
- Jan 29, 2010 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jan 29, 2010 — License issued LIISS
N6WCK Canceled Technician Jun 10, 2006 → Jan 29, 2010 (canceled)

Licensee
DONALD BACKSTROM

Address
2505 ANTHEM VILLAGE DR E-533
HENDERSON, NV 89052
35.9799, -115.1079 (ZIP center) · Grid DM25kx · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0015155526

Last granted
Feb 26, 2009

Effective
Feb 26, 2009

Last action
Jan 29, 2010
FCC actions (4)
- Jan 29, 2010 — License canceled LICAN
- Feb 26, 2009 — License renewed LIREN
- Jun 10, 2006 — FCC action LTSFRN
- Jun 10, 2006 — Administrative update LIAUA

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 AA7AU
DONALD BACKSTROM
PO Box 1050
Salmon, ID 83467
45.0427, -113.8570 (ZIP center) · Grid DN35bb · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗
Seen Jun 30, 2016 → Oct 4, 2026 · 38 snapshots · as W7DAB
DONALD BACKSTROM
2505 ANTHEM VILLAGE DR E 533, HENDERSON, NV 89052
35.9799, -115.1079 (ZIP center) · Grid DM25kx · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗
Seen May 27, 2010 → Oct 4, 2026 · 115 snapshots · as N6WCK
DONALD BACKSTROM
2505 ANTHEM VILLAGE DR E-533, HENDERSON, NV 89052
35.9799, -115.1079 (ZIP center) · Grid DM25kx · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 · 1 snapshot · as N6WCK
DONALD A BACKSTROM
PO Box 602000
SAN DIEGO, CA 92160

Previous holder: LYLE L BELL

Held AA7AU Feb 11, 2003 → Oct 13, 2012 · first licensed Feb 11, 2003 as AA7AU · 2 licenses · FRN 0008407223

K4LLB Expired Amateur Extra · vanity Oct 13, 2012 → Oct 13, 2022 (expired)

Licensee
LYLE L BELL

Address
Attn: Lyle Bell
11819 Highland Place
Coral Springs, FL 33071
26.2458, -80.2674 (ZIP center) · Grid EL96uf · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0008407223

Previous call
AA7AU

Last granted
Oct 13, 2012

Effective
Oct 13, 2012

Last action
Nov 16, 2024
FCC actions (3)
- Nov 16, 2024 — License expired LIEXP
- Oct 13, 2012 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Oct 13, 2012 — License issued LIISS
AA7AU Canceled Amateur Extra Feb 11, 2003 → Oct 13, 2012 (canceled)

Licensee
LYLE L BELL

Address
11819 Highland Place
Coral Springs, FL 33071
26.2458, -80.2674 (ZIP center) · Grid EL96uf · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0008407223

Last granted
Dec 16, 2008

Effective
Dec 16, 2008

Last action
Oct 13, 2012
FCC actions (3)
- Oct 13, 2012 — License canceled LICAN
- Dec 16, 2008 — License renewed LIREN
- Feb 11, 2003 — Administrative update LIAUA

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 · 90 snapshots · as AA7AU
LYLE L BELL
11819 Highland Place, Coral Springs, FL 33071
26.2458, -80.2674 (ZIP center) · Grid EL96uf · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by AA7AU

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 9, 2016 Granted Aug 4, 2026 0007371140	W7DAB · DONALD BACKSTROM · Amateur Extra 2505 ANTHEM VILLAGE DR E 533, HENDERSON, NV 89052 35.9799, -115.1079 (ZIP center) · Grid DM25kx · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗	1.AA7AU ✓ granted	Granted got AA7AU
Filed Sep 25, 2012 Granted Oct 13, 2012 0005413095	AA7AU · LYLE L BELL · Amateur Extra Attn: Lyle Bell · 11819 Highland Place, Coral Springs, FL 33071 26.2458, -80.2674 (ZIP center) · Grid EL96uf · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.K4LLB ✓ granted	Granted got K4LLB
Filed Mar 22, 2010 Award date was Apr 9, 2010 0004181045	N7DBX · DONALD BACKSTROM · Technician 2505 Anthem Village Dr E-533, Henderson, NV 89052 35.9799, -115.1079 (ZIP center) · Grid DM25kx · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗	1.W7DAB held	Granted
Filed Jan 11, 2010 Award date was Jan 29, 2010 0004088751	N6WCK · DONALD BACKSTROM · Technician 2505 ANTHEM VILLAGE DR E-533, HENDERSON, NV 89052 35.9799, -115.1079 (ZIP center) · Grid DM25kx · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗	1.N7DBX held	Granted

Others requesting AA7AU

1 application listed AA7AU as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Aug 9, 2016	Aug 27, 2016	W7DAB · DONALD BACKSTROM · HENDERSON, NV	1	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for AA7AU in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of AA7AU beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.

Repeaters within 50 miles

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

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Miles	Call	Name	Output	Offset	Tone	Mode	Networks	Activity	Location
9.7	AA7WG	Salmon/Idaho AA7WG AllStar	146.9800	-0.6	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 45882	—	Salmon/Idaho, ID
10.1	AA7WG	Salmon Menan AA7WG	442.2250	+5	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Salmon, ID
10.1	AD7AN	Salmon AD7AN	146.9800	-0.6	none	FM (analog)		—	Salmon, ID
10.1	W7SID	Salmon W7SID	144.3900	simplex	none	FM (analog)		—	Salmon, ID
10.2	W7SID Listed as W7SID/L	Salmon Baldy Mtn W7SID AllStar	146.9800	-0.6	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 45882 AllStar 458820 AllStar 51049	—	Salmon, ID
10.2	KL7UT	Salmon Baldy Mtn KL7UT AllStar	449.0000	-5	TONE 123.0	FM (analog)	AllStar	—	Salmon, ID
17.8	AA7WG	Leadore AA7WG	147.2200	+0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Leadore, ID
35.1	AA7WG	Chalis AA7WG	146.7800	-0.6	TSQL 110.9	FM (analog)		—	Chalis, ID
41.5	W7SID	Challis Grouse W7SID AllStar	146.7800	-0.6	TSQL 110.9	FM (analog)	AllStar 45882	—	Challis, ID
45.1	AA7WG	Salmon AA7WG	147.1000	+0.6	TSQL 123.0	FM (analog)		—	Salmon, ID
45.2	W7SID	Hamilton LT Pass W7SID AllStar	147.1000	+0.6	TONE 123.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 45882	—	Hamilton, ID
9.4	W7SID offline	Salmon Baldy Mtn W7SID	442.1000	+5	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Salmon, ID