N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 6:02 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 16, 2026) · next update tomorrow 6:00 am CDT

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 · old CB calls like KHC1939 or 18Q3518 (1962–63 CB call books) · (205) 546-1767 (1990s CB directory phones)

AE4DF HAM 📻 GMRS

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Also a GMRS licensee

WRPA252 WQCJ713

Active until Jan 7, 2032 · same FCC Registration Number (FRN) · GMRS covers the licensee's immediate family

Amateur Extra class licensed since 2000 (26 yrs) AE4DF since 2023 · previously K5DMF, KD5LXL Cuero, TX Grid EL19ic LoTW user eQSL AG GMRS WRPA252 42 repeaters within 50 mi

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Feb 28, 2033. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Mar 1, 2035.

📬 QSL: LoTW user · last upload Aug 15, 2024 · eQSL AG member · QRZ · HamQTH

📝 AE4DF has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Feb 10, 2023 · what was requested

Currently held by Herbert K Fortenberry · 2 holders on record

Current holder: Herbert K Fortenberry

Held AE4DF Feb 28, 2023 → present · first licensed Oct 13, 2000 as KD5LXL · 3 licenses · FRN 0004180402

📦 Moved: Greeneville, TN → Cuero, TX

AE4DF Active Amateur Extra · vanity Feb 28, 2023 → expires Feb 28, 2033

Licensee
Herbert K Fortenberry

Address
311 W Broadway St.,
Cuero, TX 77954
29.0948, -97.2929 (street) · Grid EL19ic · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0004180402

Previous call
K5DMF (General)

Last granted
Feb 28, 2023

Effective
Aug 29, 2025

Last action
Aug 29, 2025
FCC actions (4)
- Aug 29, 2025 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Aug 29, 2025 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Feb 28, 2023 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Feb 28, 2023 — License issued LIISS
📦 Moved: Gonzales, TX → Greeneville, TN

K5DMF Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity May 5, 2006 → Feb 28, 2023 (canceled)

Licensee
Herbert K Fortenberry

Address
223 Alderman Dr.
Greeneville, TN 37745
36.2763, -82.8312 (ZIP center) · Grid EM86og · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0004180402

Previous call
KD5LXL (General)

Last granted
Apr 16, 2016

Effective
Oct 25, 2022

Last action
Feb 28, 2023
FCC actions (21)
- Feb 28, 2023 — License canceled LICAN
- Oct 25, 2022 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Oct 9, 2021 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Sep 10, 2020 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Dec 5, 2019 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Dec 5, 2019 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Dec 5, 2019 — Administrative update LIAUA
- May 17, 2019 — License modified LIMOD
- Jul 18, 2018 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jun 14, 2016 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Apr 16, 2016 — License renewed LIREN
- Nov 27, 2014 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 13, 2013 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Apr 13, 2012 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Apr 13, 2012 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Sep 20, 2011 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Sep 23, 2010 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 17, 2009 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 4, 2008 — Administrative update LIAUA
- May 5, 2006 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- May 5, 2006 — License issued LIISS
KD5LXL Canceled General Oct 13, 2000 → May 5, 2006 (canceled)

Licensee
Herbert K Fortenberry

Address
1609 Gardien St
Gonzales, TX 78629
29.4768, -97.4489 (ZIP center) · Grid EL19gl · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0004180402

Last granted
Oct 13, 2000

Effective
Apr 18, 2006

Last action
May 5, 2006
FCC actions (4)
- May 5, 2006 — License canceled LICAN
- Apr 18, 2006 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Aug 7, 2003 — License modified LIMOD
- Oct 13, 2000 — License issued LIISS

Callbook Records, 1993–2003

From the FCC amateur database as published on the QRZ! callsign CD-ROMs, 1993–2003, before and alongside the FCC's online records (which start in 1999). "Seen" dates are the first and last disc showing that record; the issue date is the FCC's, so it can be a renewal of an even older license.

Seen Oct 31, 2000 → Apr 17, 2003 · 6 discs
KD5LXL · Technician · issued Oct 13, 2000, expires Oct 13, 2010
HERBERT K. FORTENBERRY
1609 GARDIEN, GONZALES, TX 78629

Address history

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

Seen Sep 25, 2025 → Oct 11, 2026 · 4 snapshots · as AE4DF
Herbert K Fortenberry
311 W Broadway St.,, Cuero, TX 77954
29.0948, -97.2929 (street) · Grid EL19ic · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Apr 27, 2024 → Oct 11, 2026 · 22 snapshots · as K5DMF
Herbert K Fortenberry
223 Alderman Dr., Greeneville, TN 37745
36.2763, -82.8312 (ZIP center) · Grid EM86og · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 11, 2026 · 49 snapshots · as KD5LXL
Herbert K Fortenberry
1609 Gardien St, Gonzales, TX 78629
29.4768, -97.4489 (ZIP center) · Grid EL19gl · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Apr 16, 2022 · 1 snapshot · as K5DMF
Herbert K Fortenberry
282 Claude Matherly Rd., Butler, TN 37640
36.3268, -81.9747 (ZIP center) · Grid EM96ah · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Sep 3, 2018 → May 6, 2019 · 3 snapshots · as K5DMF
Herbert K Fortenberry
272 Bank Dr, Fall Branch, TN 37656
36.4000, -82.6308 (ZIP center) · Grid EM86qj · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Jun 30, 2016 → May 7, 2018 · 10 snapshots · as K5DMF
Herbert K Fortenberry
677 Willmann Rd, Seguin, TX 78155
29.5375, -97.9366 (ZIP center) · Grid EL19am · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Mar 28, 2015 → Mar 16, 2016 · 10 snapshots · as K5DMF
Herbert K Fortenberry
2026 HARWOOD RD, GONZALES, TX 78629
29.4768, -97.4489 (ZIP center) · Grid EL19gl · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Apr 6, 2013 → May 22, 2014 · 5 snapshots · as K5DMF
Herbert K Fortenberry
4204 CR 444, NIXON, TX 78140
29.3068, -97.7634 (ZIP center) · Grid EL19ch · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen May 28, 2012 → Feb 18, 2013 · 3 snapshots · as K5DMF
Herbert K Fortenberry
1118 St. Louis St. Apt #4, GONZALES, TX 78629
29.4768, -97.4489 (ZIP center) · Grid EL19gl · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen May 27, 2010 → Nov 10, 2011 · 3 snapshots · as K5DMF
Herbert K Fortenberry
1609 GARDIEN, GONZALES, TX 78629
29.4768, -97.4489 (ZIP center) · Grid EL19gl · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Previous holder: CLYDE DENNIS

Held AE4DF Feb 6, 1995 → Nov 6, 2020 · first licensed Nov 6, 1990 as AA6ZC · 1 license · FRN 0003230026
📖 In the printed callbooks since 1981 as KA6MGS, before the FCC's online records

AE4DF Expired Amateur Extra Feb 6, 1995 → Nov 6, 2020 (expired)

Licensee
CLYDE DENNIS

Address
20836 SHEARER AVE
CARSON, CA 90745-1230
33.8415, -118.2788 (street) · Grid DM03uu · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0003230026

Previous call
AA6ZC (Advanced)

Last granted
Aug 24, 2010

Effective
Aug 24, 2010

Last action
Nov 8, 2022
FCC actions (6)
- Nov 8, 2022 — License expired LIEXP
- Aug 24, 2010 — License renewed LIREN
- Jan 6, 2006 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Sep 10, 2002 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Sep 1, 2000 — License renewed LIREN
- Apr 15, 2000 — Administrative update LIAUA

Callbook Records, 1993–2003

Seen Oct 25, 2002 → Apr 17, 2003 · 2 discs
AE4DF · Amateur Extra · issued Sep 10, 2002, expires Nov 6, 2010 · previously AA6ZC
CLYDE DENNIS
2839 GREENLEAF RD, CLOVER, SC 29710-7473
Seen Oct 31, 2000 → Apr 27, 2002 · 4 discs
AE4DF · Amateur Extra · issued Sep 1, 2000, expires Nov 6, 2010 · previously AA6ZC
CLYDE DENNIS
1283 N WELDON ST, GASTONIA, NC 28052
Seen May 2, 2000 · 1 disc
AE4DF · Amateur Extra · issued Apr 15, 2000, expires Nov 6, 2000 · previously AA6ZC
CLYDE DENNIS
1283 N WELDON ST, GASTONIA, NC 28052
Seen May 12, 1995 → Oct 8, 1999 · 9 discs
AE4DF · Amateur Extra · issued Feb 6, 1995, expires Nov 6, 2000 · previously AA6ZC (Advanced)
CLYDE DENNIS
2309 E RHYNE ST, GASTONIA, NC 28054
Seen Sep 9, 1993 → Oct 31, 1994 · 3 discs
AA6ZC · Amateur Extra · issued Nov 6, 1990, expires Nov 6, 2000 · previously KA6MGS (Advanced)
CLYDE DENNIS
20836 SHEARER AVE, CARSON, CA 90745

Address history

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

Seen Oct 17, 2011 → Oct 11, 2026 · 47 snapshots · as AE4DF
CLYDE DENNIS
20836 SHEARER AVE, CARSON, CA 90745-1230
33.8415, -118.2788 (street) · Grid DM03uu · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗
Seen May 27, 2010 · 1 snapshot · as AE4DF
CLYDE DENNIS
975 SPARROW SPRING RD, KING MOUNTAIN, NC 28086-8650
35.2262, -81.2917 (street) · Grid EM95if · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 · 1 snapshot · as AE4DF
CLYDE DENNIS
2839 GREENLEAF RD, CLOVER, SC 29710-7473
35.1063, -81.2215 (ZIP center) · Grid EM95jc · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

AE4DF in the Printed Callbooks, 1909–1997

From scanned copies of the printed callbooks (government lists from 1913, then the Radio Amateur Callbook to 1997), read by OCR, so names and streets can carry typos. Each line is one or more editions in a row showing the same name at the same address.

1997 · 1 edition
AE4DF · class E
Clyde D Dennis
1309 E Rhyne St, Gastonia, NC 28054
1997 p.613

Vanity Applications Filed by AE4DF

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 Feb 10, 2023 Granted Feb 28, 2023 0010413735	K5DMF · Herbert K Fortenberry · Amateur Extra 223 Alderman Dr., Greeneville, TN 37745 36.2763, -82.8312 (ZIP center) · Grid EM86og · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.AE4DF ✓ Granted	Granted got AE4DF
Filed Apr 17, 2006 Granted Apr 16, 2016 0002573655	KD5LXL · Herbert K Fortenberry · General 1609 Gardien St, Gonzales, TX 78629 29.4768, -97.4489 (ZIP center) · Grid EL19gl · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.K5DMF ✓ Granted	Granted got K5DMF

Others Requesting AE4DF

1 application listed AE4DF as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	AE4DF	Result
Feb 10, 2023	Feb 28, 2023	K5DMF · Herbert K Fortenberry · Greeneville, TN	1	Granted	Granted this call

📡 On the Air: APRS, Digital & WSPR Spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for AE4DF in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of AE4DF beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.

Repeaters within 50 Miles

42 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	Networks	Activity	Location
4.2	W5DWT	Cuero W5DWT	146.6400	-0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)		—	Cuero, TX
15.8	WA5VIO	Yoakum WA5VIO	147.0400	+0.6	none	FM (analog)		—	Yoakum, TX
21.8	K5SOI	Sweet Home K5SOI AllStar	442.0500	+5	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)	AllStar 28061	—	Sweet Home, TX
23.3	W5DSC	Victoria Detar W5DSC WIRES-X	145.1300	-0.6	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)	WIRES-X 45155	—	Victoria, TX
24.2	KC5QLT	Shiner KC5QLT	146.6800	-0.6		Fusion (C4FM)		—	Shiner, TX
24.2	WA5AP	Shiner WA5AP	444.2750	+5	TONE 141.3	FM (analog)		—	Shiner, TX
24.2	W5LCR	Shiner W5LCR AllStar	147.0600	+0.6	TSQL 162.2	FM (analog)	AllStar 28528 AllStar 614495 AllStar 28558 🗓 2 nets	2 nets · 113 check-ins · 82 stations	Shiner, TX
24.2	KC5RXW	Shiner KC5RXW	444.7500	+5		Fusion (C4FM)		—	Shiner, TX
24.2	W5LCR	Shiner W5LCR WIRES-X	444.7500	+5		Fusion (C4FM)	WIRES-X 28534 🗓 2 nets	2 nets · 113 check-ins · 82 stations	Shiner, TX
26.1	W5VOM	Victoria W5VOM MARC	443.7500	+5	CC9	DMR	DMR-MARC	—	Victoria, TX
26.1	K5COD	Victoria K5COD BM	443.7600	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 311189	—	Victoria, TX
26.1	W5DSC	Victoria W5DSC BM	440.5250	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 313161	—	Victoria, TX
26.1	KG5JWX	Victoria KG5JWX WIRES-X	144.5300	+0.6	DG-ID 00-00	Fusion (C4FM)	WIRES-X 35155	—	Victoria, TX
26.1	W5DSC	VICTORIA W5DSC WIRES-X	448.8000	-5	DG-ID 00-00	Fusion (C4FM)	WIRES-X 94664	—	VICTORIA, TX
26.6	W5DK	Victoria W5DK IRLP	147.1600	+0.6	TONE 141.3	FM (analog)	EchoLink 3763 IRLP 3795	—	Victoria, TX
26.6	W5DK	Victoria W5DK	443.9750	+5	none	FM (analog)		—	Victoria, TX
26.6	W5LCR	Victoria W5LCR AllStar	444.4250	+5	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)	AllStar 28528 AllStar 614495 AllStar 614700 🗓 2 nets	2 nets · 113 check-ins · 82 stations	Victoria, TX
26.6	W5DSC	Victoria Detar W5DSC	443.3500	+5	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Victoria, TX
26.6	K5COD Listed as K5COD/R	Victoria/TX K5COD AllStar	443.5400	+5	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)	AllStar 48788	—	Victoria/TX, TX
26.7	W5DSC	Victoria VCSO W5DSC	444.3250	+5	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Victoria, TX
27.2	W5DSC	Victoria Citizen W5DSC WIRES-X	443.8000	+5	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)	WIRES-X 94664	—	Victoria, TX
27.3	W5DSC	Victoria Citizen W5DSC EchoLink	145.1900	-0.6	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)	EchoLink 857892	—	Victoria, TX
30.0	WB5MCT	Goliad WB5MCT	146.7400	-0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Goliad, TX
31.0	KI5FU	Gonzales Central KI5FU	145.2700	-0.6	TSQL 107.2	FM (analog)		—	Gonzales, TX
34.4	KC5RXW	Moulton KC5RXW	444.4750	+5	TONE 127.3	FM (analog)		—	Moulton, TX
37.4	K5SOI	Speaks K5SOI	442.5250	+5	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Speaks, TX
39.5	WA5S	Karnes City WA5S	224.4600	-1.6	TSQL 192.8	FM (analog)		—	Karnes City, TX
44.7	W5LCR	Edna W5LCR cbridge.se	444.0500	+5	CC7	DMR	cbridge.setexasdmr.net 🗓 2 nets	2 nets · 113 check-ins · 82 stations	Edna, TX
44.7	W5LCR	Edna W5LCR AllStar	145.3300	-0.6	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)	AllStar 28528 AllStar 28107 🗓 2 nets	2 nets · 113 check-ins · 82 stations	Edna, TX
44.7	W5LCR	Edna Lk Texana W5LCR AllStar	444.5000	+5	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)	AllStar 28528 AllStar 27146 🗓 2 nets	2 nets · 113 check-ins · 82 stations	Edna, TX
44.7	W5LCR	Edna Lk Texana W5LCR WIRES-X	442.9250	+5		Fusion (C4FM)	WIRES-X 28534 🗓 2 nets	2 nets · 113 check-ins · 82 stations	Edna, TX
45.7	WA5AP	Luling WA5AP	145.2300	-0.6	TONE 123.0	FM (analog)		—	Luling, TX
45.8	W5LOS	Luling W5LOS BM	146.9800	-0.6	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 312331	—	Luling, TX
45.8	K5URD	Luling K5URD BM	146.9800	-0.6	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 314573	—	Luling, TX
47.4	K5DJS	Tuleta K5DJS IRLP	145.7150	simplex	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)	EchoLink 492748 IRLP 3594	—	Tuleta, TX
24.2	WA5AP Offline	Shiner WA5AP	147.1200	+0.6	TONE 141.3	FM (analog)		—	Shiner, TX
25.6	K5COD Offline	Victoria K5COD IRLP	146.4500	simplex	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)	IRLP 3707	—	Victoria, TX
25.6	K5COD Offline	Victoria K5COD IRLP	441.3500	+5	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)	IRLP 3702	—	Victoria, TX
32.1	KD5RCH Offline	Hallettsville KD5RCH	147.0800	+0.6	TONE 173.8	FM (analog)		—	Hallettsville, TX
35.5	K5ZZT Offline	Choate K5ZZT	443.6500	+5	none	FM (analog)		—	Choate, TX
45.4	W5LOS Offline	Luling W5LOS BM	440.7250	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 311683	—	Luling, TX
45.8	W5LOS Offline	Luling W5LOS IRLP	146.5550	simplex	TSQL 136.5	FM (analog)	IRLP 3639	—	Luling, TX