N9TPB
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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, WI · old CB calls like KHC1939 or 18Q3518 (1962–63 CB call books) · (205) 546-1767 (1990s CB directory phones)AK9N HAM 📻 GMRS
Amateur Extra class
licensed since 2016 (10 yrs)
AK9N since 2023 · previously KI7IFG
Billings, MT
Grid DN55pt
LoTW user
GMRS WRVG957
20 repeaters within 50 mi
🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Feb 17, 2033. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Feb 18, 2035.
📬 QSL: LoTW user · last upload Jul 13, 2010 · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH
📝 AK9N has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Jan 30, 2023 · what was requested
Currently held by Micheal Thompson · 2 holders on record
Current holder: Micheal Thompson
Held AK9N Feb 17, 2023 → present · first licensed Nov 9, 2016 as KI7IFG · 2 licenses · FRN 0026028597
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- Licensee
- Micheal Thompson
- Address
- 6168 Masters Boulevard
Billings, MT 59106
- FRN
- 0026028597
- Previous call
- KI7IFG (General)
- Last granted
- Feb 17, 2023
- Effective
- Feb 17, 2023
- Last action
- Feb 17, 2023
FCC actions (2)
- Feb 17, 2023 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Feb 17, 2023 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- Micheal Thompson
- Address
- 6168 Masters Boulevard
Billings, MT 59106
- FRN
- 0026028597
- Last granted
- Nov 9, 2016
- Effective
- Jan 30, 2023
- Last action
- Feb 17, 2023
FCC actions (8)
- Feb 17, 2023 — License canceled LICAN
- Jan 30, 2023 — License modified LIMOD
- Dec 6, 2022 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 22, 2022 — Administrative update LIAUA
- May 12, 2017 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 19, 2016 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 9, 2016 — License issued LIISS
- Nov 9, 2016 — 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 27, 2024 → Oct 4, 2026 · 24 snapshots · as KI7IFG
Micheal Thompson
6168 Masters Boulevard, Billings, MT 59106 - Seen Sep 5, 2017 → Apr 16, 2022 · 8 snapshots · as KI7IFG
Micheal Thompson
Attn: Micheal thompson
3301 N Pollard Ln, Building 2, Star, ID 83669 - Seen Dec 18, 2016 → May 12, 2017 · 4 snapshots · as KI7IFG
Micheal A Thompson
Attn: Micheal thompson
1740 E. Fairview Ave #17, Meridian, ID 83642
Previous holder: EUGENE L MELTON
Held AK9N Sep 11, 1990 → Sep 11, 2020
· first licensed Sep 11, 1990 as AK9N
· 1 license · FRN 0002969012
📖 In the printed callbooks since 1982 as AK9N, before the FCC's online records
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- Licensee
- EUGENE L MELTON
- Address
- 20019 West Camelback Road
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
- FRN
- 0002969012
- Last granted
- Jun 16, 2010
- Effective
- Jun 16, 2010
- Last action
- Sep 13, 2022
FCC actions (5)
- Sep 13, 2022 — License expired LIEXP
- Jun 16, 2010 — License renewed LIREN
- Mar 4, 2003 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 15, 2002 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jul 28, 2000 — License renewed LIREN
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 Apr 17, 2003 · 1 disc
AK9N · Amateur Extra · issued Mar 4, 2003, expires Sep 11, 2010
EUGENE L MELTON
20019 WEST CAMELBACK ROAD, LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ 85340 - Seen Oct 31, 2000 → Oct 25, 2002 · 5 discs
AK9N · Amateur Extra · issued Jul 28, 2000, expires Sep 11, 2010
EUGENE L. MELTON .
4521 SHABBONA LN, LISLE, IL 60532 - Seen Sep 9, 1993 → May 2, 2000 · 13 discs
AK9N · Amateur Extra · issued Sep 11, 1990, expires Sep 11, 2000
EUGENE L. MELTON
4521 SHABBONA LN, LISLE, IL 60532
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 AK9N
EUGENE L MELTON
20019 West Camelback Road, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
AK9N 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
AK9N · class E
Eugene L Melton
4511 Shabbona Ln, Lisle, FL 60531
1997 p.1918 - 1996 · 1 edition
AK9N
E Eu~ne L Melton
4521 Shabbona Ln, Lole, IL 60532
1996 p.1847 - 1995 · 1 edition
AK9N · class E
Eugene L Melton
4511 Shabbona Ln, Lisle, IL 60531
1995 p.1789 - 1994 · 1 edition
AK9N
Eugene L Melton
4521 Shabbona Ln, Lisle
Winter 1994 p.1649 - 1994 · 1 edition
AK9N
Charles R Sufana
1137 Azalea Dr. Munster, IN 60532
1994 p.1648 - 1993 · 1 edition
AK9N · class E
Eugene L Melton
4511 Shabbona Ln, Lisle, IL 60531
1993 p.1556 - 1991 → 1992 · 2 editions
AK9N · class E
Eugene L Melton
4521 Shabbona Ln, Lisle, IL 60532
Winter 1991 p.1377, 1992 p.1437 - 1988 → 1990 · 3 editions
AK9N · class E
Eugene L Melton
2901 Billie Rd, Rockford, IL 61109
Winter 1988 p.1228, Winter 1989 p.1248, Winter 1990 p.1269 - 1987 · 1 edition
AK9N · class E
Eugene L Melton
114 S Chicago Ave, Rockford Il Bllob
Winter 1987 p.1197 - 1984 → 1985 · 2 editions
AK9N
E E~ne Lmelton
913 Otto Rd, Rockford
Winter 1984 p.1183, Winter 1985 p.1185 - 1982 → 1983 · 2 editions
AK9N · class E
Eugene L Melton
923 Otto Rd, Rockford, IL 61111
Winter 1982 p.1105, Winter 1983 p.1140
Vanity Applications Filed by AK9N
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 30, 2023
Granted Feb 17, 2023
0010398237 |
KI7IFG · Micheal Thompson
· Amateur Extra
6168 Masters Boulevard, Billings, MT 59106
|
Granted
got AK9N
|
Others Requesting AK9N
17 applications listed AK9N as a choice, newest first.
| Filed | Award | Applicant | Choice # | AK9N | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2023 | Feb 17, 2023 | KI7IFG · Micheal Thompson · Billings, MT | 1 | Granted | Granted this call |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Feb 11, 2023 | KD9NWJ · Brent J Dahnke · Freedom, IN | 3 | Not granted | They got AF9N (choice 2) |
| Jan 9, 2023 | Jan 27, 2023 | KY4SN · STACEY SCARBORO · CLAXTON, GA | 14 | Not granted | They got NU6I (choice 4) |
| Jan 9, 2023 | Jan 27, 2023 | KB1RGR · John A Canty · San Diego, CA | 22 | Not granted | They got NI6V (choice 1) |
| Dec 29, 2022 | Jan 16, 2023 | KC6SSS · ANDREW S BEALS · OVERLAND PARK, KS | 12 | Not granted | They got K0QJ (choice 1) |
| Dec 8, 2022 | Dec 26, 2022 | AD9AV · Delbert E Martin Jr · Orland, IN | 2 | Not granted | They got W9SR (choice 1) |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Dec 18, 2022 | KO4YVZ · Santiago L Montalvo Rodriguez · Midlothian, VA | 21 | Not granted | They got KQ1O (choice 1) |
| Nov 17, 2022 | Dec 5, 2022 | KE0BSH · Andrew W Pauluhn · Ballwin, MO | 7 | Not granted | They got NM2B (choice 3) |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Dec 2, 2022 | KK7FZX · James Norman · LAS VEGAS, NV | 8 | Not granted | They got WD0R (choice 1) |
| Oct 17, 2022 | Nov 4, 2022 | KK7IAO · DARRIN A HYRUP · REDMOND, WA | 12 | Not granted | They got AE8D (choice 1) |
| Oct 12, 2022 | Oct 30, 2022 | KQ4DCC · Mariano Colacilli · MIAMI, FL | 24 | Not granted | They got AB2O (choice 3) |
| Sep 28, 2022 | Oct 16, 2022 | KI5UGB · Yaozong Yao · Katy, TX | 2 | Not granted | They got WR9C (choice 1) |
| Sep 14, 2022 | Oct 2, 2022 | KE8VKX · Michael J Schuller · Detroit, MI | 12 | Not granted | They got KD1G (choice 11) |
| Sep 12, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | KY4RB · Matthew Reeps · WILMINGTON, NC | 4 | Not granted | They got NC1F (choice 1) |
| Sep 12, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | WH6GKV · Devyn A Hearn · Fort Huachuca, AZ | 1 | Dismissed | Application dismissed |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Sep 18, 2022 | KD9VRB · Blown Fuses ARC · Indianapolis, IN | 3 | Not granted | They got KU9R (choice 2) |
| Aug 28, 2018 | Sep 15, 2018 | AK4HG · Shelley L Turner · Charlottesville, VA | 7 | Dismissed | Application dismissed |
📡 On the Air: APRS, Digital & WSPR Spots
No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for AK9N in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of AK9N beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.
📻 GMRS Repeaters within 50 Miles
2 on the air or of unknown status, closest first · map these & export for a GMRS radio →
| Miles | Channel | Output | Tone in | Owner | Location | Access | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | RP16 | 462.575 | 100.0 | WRPR982 | Billings, MT | Open | On the air |
| 8 | RP15 | 462.550 | 141.3 | WQOF876 | Billings, MT | Open | On the air |
Repeaters within 50 Miles
20 repeaters within 50 miles of this address, most active 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 | N7RKK | Billings N7RKK AllStar |
442.1500 | simplex | TONE 192.8 | FM (analog) | AllStar 53985 AllStar 539850 | — | Billings, MT |
| 5.9 | N7YHE | Billings N7YHE BM |
448.6500 | -5 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 311396 | — | Billings, MT |
| 5.9 | KC7AX | Billings KC7AX WIRES-X |
447.0000 | -5 | DG-ID 00-00 | Fusion (C4FM) | WIRES-X 35730 | — | Billings, MT |
| 6.7 | KC9RDS | Billings KC9RDS AllStar |
434.4000 | simplex | TONE 100.0 | FM (analog) | AllStar 516190 EchoLink 530358 | — | Billings, MT |
| 7.1 | N7VR | Billings N7VR WIRES-X |
449.7500 | -5 | TSQL 100.0 | FM (analog) (FM,C4FM) | WIRES-X 92239 | — | Billings, MT |
| 8.2 | WB7USV | Billings WB7USV |
145.2500 | -0.6 | TSQL 100.0 | FM (analog) | — | Billings, MT | |
| 8.2 | WB7USV | Billings WB7USV BM |
448.8500 | -5 | TSQL 100.0 | FM (analog) (DMR,FM) | BrandMeister 313088 BrandMeister 314445 | — | Billings, MT |
| 8.4 | K7EFA | Billings K7EFA |
147.2400 | +0.6 | TSQL 100.0 | FM (analog) | — | Billings, MT | |
| 8.4 | K7EFA | Billings K7EFA |
449.0000 | -5 | none | D-STAR | — | Billings, MT | |
| 8.4 | W7JDX | Billings RF Hl W7JDX |
449.2500 | -5 | TONE 100.0 | FM (analog) | — | Billings, MT | |
| 8.4 | K7EFA Offline | Billings US K7EFA |
147.3000 | +0.6 | TONE 100.0 | FM (analog) | — | Billings, MT | |
| 8.6 | KC7NP | Billings KC7NP BM |
448.2500 | -5 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 310450 BrandMeister 312050 | — | Billings, MT |
| 12.3 | KF7GFC | BILLINGS KF7GFC BM |
439.4500 | -5 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 3201399 | — | BILLINGS, MT |
| 15.1 | N7RKK | Billings N7RKK AllStar |
147.1000 | +0.6 | TONE 100.0 | FM (analog) | AllStar 539851 | — | Billings, MT |
| 15.6 | WR7HLN | Billings Emerald WR7HLN BM |
449.1000 | -5 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 314582 | — | Billings, MT |
| 16.0 | no call listed | Billings Emerald EchoLink |
147.1000 | +0.6 | TSQL 100.0 | FM (analog) | EchoLink 411161 | — | Billings, MT |
| 30.9 | K7EFA | Roundup Bull Mtn K7EFA |
145.4100 | -0.6 | TONE 100.0 | FM (analog) | — | Roundup, MT | |
| 37.0 | WR7MT | Billings WR7MT |
147.0800 | +0.6 | none | FM (analog) | — | Billings, MT | |
| 37.0 | KF7FW | Pompeys Pillar KF7FW |
147.1800 | +0.6 | TONE 123.0 | FM (analog) | — | Pompeys Pillar, MT | |
| 49.4 | N7JAO | Fort Smith N7JAO AllStar |
446.1000 | simplex | TONE 141.3 | FM (analog) | AllStar 62904 | — | Fort Smith, MT |