N9TPB FCC License Search

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AB3NJ HAM

Amateur Extra class licensed since 2015 (11 yrs) AB3NJ since 2016 · previously KM4NEI Greeneville, TN

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Jul 9, 2036. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Jul 10, 2038.

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

📝 AB3NJ has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Jun 21, 2016 · what was requested

Currently held by Benjamin L Johnson · 2 holders on record

Current holder: Benjamin L Johnson

Held AB3NJ Jul 9, 2016 → present · first licensed Sep 11, 2015 as KM4NEI · 2 licenses · FRN 0024882425

AB3NJ Active Amateur Extra · vanity Jul 9, 2016 → expires Jul 9, 2036

Licensee
Benjamin L Johnson

Address
PO Box 173
Greeneville, TN 37744

FRN
0024882425

Previous call
KM4NEI (General)

Last granted
Aug 27, 2026

Effective
Aug 27, 2026

Last action
Aug 27, 2026
FCC actions (3)
- Aug 27, 2026 — License renewed LIREN
- Jul 9, 2016 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jul 9, 2016 — License issued LIISS
KM4NEI Canceled Amateur Extra Sep 11, 2015 → Jul 9, 2016 (canceled)

Licensee
Benjamin L Johnson

Address
PO Box 173
Greeneville, TN 37744

FRN
0024882425

Last granted
Sep 11, 2015

Effective
Jun 20, 2016

Last action
Jul 9, 2016
FCC actions (6)
- Jul 9, 2016 — License canceled LICAN
- Jun 20, 2016 — License modified LIMOD
- Apr 6, 2016 — License modified LIMOD
- Dec 18, 2015 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Sep 11, 2015 — License issued LIISS
- Sep 11, 2015 — 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 Sep 18, 2015 → Oct 4, 2026 · 57 snapshots · as KM4NEI
Benjamin L Johnson
PO Box 173
Greeneville, TN 37744

Previous holder: David Vale

Held AB3NJ May 13, 2011 → Jun 3, 2011 · first licensed May 13, 2011 as AB3NJ · 2 licenses · FRN 0020745113

📦 Moved: Lincoln University, PA → Dallas, TX

N3GZ Active Amateur Extra · vanity Jun 3, 2011 → expires Jun 3, 2031

Licensee
David Vale

Address
Attn: Pete Hicks
7912 Eagle Trail
Dallas, TX 75238
32.8659, -96.7269 (street) · Grid EM12pu · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0020745113

Previous call
AB3NJ

Last granted
Mar 10, 2021

Effective
Mar 10, 2021

Last action
Mar 10, 2021
FCC actions (5)
- Mar 10, 2021 — License renewed LIREN
- May 5, 2020 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 22, 2013 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jun 3, 2011 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jun 3, 2011 — License issued LIISS
AB3NJ Canceled Amateur Extra May 13, 2011 → Jun 3, 2011 (canceled)

Licensee
David Vale

Address
115 Buck Run Rd
Lincoln University, PA 19352
39.8037, -75.9147 (street) · Grid FM29bt · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0020745113

Last granted
May 13, 2011

Effective
May 13, 2011

Last action
Aug 27, 2026
FCC actions (3)
- Jun 3, 2011 — License canceled LICAN
- May 13, 2011 — License issued LIISS
- May 13, 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 Apr 16, 2022 → Oct 4, 2026 · 13 snapshots · as N3GZ
David Vale
Attn: Pete Hicks
7912 Eagle Trail, Dallas, TX 75238
32.8659, -96.7269 (street) · Grid EM12pu · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Oct 17, 2011 → Oct 4, 2026 · 51 snapshots · as AB3NJ
David Vale
115 Buck Run Rd, Lincoln University, PA 19352
39.8037, -75.9147 (street) · Grid FM29bt · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Apr 6, 2013 → May 6, 2019 · 28 snapshots · as N3GZ
David Vale
Attn: SCPO COATES
PO Box 979
PSC 22, APO, AE 09421

Vanity applications filed by AB3NJ

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 Jun 21, 2016 Granted Aug 27, 2026 0007312073	KM4NEI · Benjamin L Johnson · Amateur Extra PO Box 173 · Greeneville, TN 37744	1.AB3NJ ✓ granted 2.WB3NJ	Granted got AB3NJ
Filed May 16, 2011 Granted Mar 10, 2021 0004728129	AB3NJ · David Vale · Amateur Extra 115 Buck Run Rd, Lincoln University, PA 19352 39.8037, -75.9147 (street) · Grid FM29bt · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.N3GZ ✓ granted 2.AF3J held 3.KX3B held 4.KX3P held 5.WS3N held 6.NK3N held 7.NK3B held 8.NK3X held 9.NK3J held 10.NF3C held 11.WF3U held 12.NZ3K held 13.NR3V held 14.NR3P held 15.NG3Y held 16.NF3K held 17.KU3C held 18.KU3M held	Granted got N3GZ

Others requesting AB3NJ

1 application listed AB3NJ as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Jun 21, 2016	Jul 9, 2016	KM4NEI · Benjamin L Johnson · Greeneville, TN	1	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for AB3NJ in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of AB3NJ beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.