N9TPB
FCC License Search
🕒 FCC license data updated today 7:15 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 4, 2026) · next update today 8:30 am CDT
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HAMs within 5 miles of N9TPB · Extra class operators in Madison, WI · or try N9TPB · K9* wildcards · Smith, John · 0004797601 (FRN) · 53703 · Madison, WIAK4BS HAM
✅ Available for a vanity request — free since Sep 15, 2012.
2x2 call: only Amateur Extra licensees can request it.
No pending applications list it.
📬 QSL: no LoTW uploads on record · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH
Not currently held · 1 holder on record · available since Sep 15, 2012
Previous holder: Robert M Forrest III
Held AK4BS Oct 15, 2008 → Sep 14, 2010 · first licensed Oct 15, 2008 as KJ4HFU · 4 licenses · FRN 0018193490
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- Licensee
- Robert M Forrest III
- Address
- 323 Almond Dr
Luray, VA 22835-3520
- FRN
- 0018193490
- Previous call
- WO4MI (General)
- Last granted
- Jun 27, 2017
- Effective
- Jun 27, 2017
- Last action
- Jun 27, 2017
FCC actions (2)
- Jun 27, 2017 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jun 27, 2017 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- Robert M Forrest III
- Address
- 323 Almond Dr
Luray, VA 22835-3520
- FRN
- 0018193490
- Previous call
- AK4BS (General)
- Last granted
- Sep 14, 2010
- Effective
- Sep 14, 2010
- Last action
- Jun 27, 2017
FCC actions (3)
- Jun 27, 2017 — License canceled LICAN
- Sep 14, 2010 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Sep 14, 2010 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- Robert M Forrest III
- Address
- 323 Almond Dr
Luray, VA 22835
- FRN
- 0018193490
- Previous call
- KJ4HFU (General)
- Last granted
- Oct 15, 2008
- Effective
- Aug 27, 2010
- Last action
- Sep 14, 2010
FCC actions (3)
- Sep 14, 2010 — License canceled LICAN
- Aug 27, 2010 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT
- Aug 27, 2010 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- Robert M Forrest III
- Address
- 323 Almond Dr
Luray, VA 22835
- FRN
- 0018193490
- Last granted
- Oct 15, 2008
- Effective
- Aug 27, 2010
- Last action
- Aug 27, 2010
FCC actions (7)
- Aug 27, 2010 — License canceled LICAN
- Aug 24, 2010 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Aug 24, 2010 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Dec 17, 2008 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Dec 16, 2008 — License modified LIMOD
- Oct 15, 2008 — License issued LIISS
- Oct 15, 2008 — 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 May 27, 2010 → Oct 4, 2026 · 159 snapshots · as KJ4HFU
Robert M Forrest III
323 Almond Dr, Luray, VA 22835
Others requesting AK4BS
3 applications listed AK4BS as a choice, newest first.
| Filed | Award | Applicant | Choice # | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | Dec 28, 2025 | KR4ECA · Timothy M Maddock · Hendersonville, NC | 23 | Dismissed |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Jun 21, 2025 | KR4CBR · Ryan A Banks · Milan, TN | 2 | Granted |
| Apr 25, 2019 | May 13, 2019 | KN4UED · Radio Scouting · Winter Garden, FL | 6 | Granted |
📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots
No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for AK4BS in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of AK4BS beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.