N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 7:15 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 5, 2026) · next update tomorrow 6:00 am CDT

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AL3H HAM

Amateur Extra class licensed since 1998 (28 yrs) AL3H since 2008 · previously AE5EX, KD5EKJ Delta Junction, AK grid BP73ik LoTW user eQSL AG 6 repeaters within 50 mi

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Jun 4, 2028. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Jun 5, 2030.

📬 QSL: LoTW user · last upload Feb 11, 2009 · eQSL AG member · QRZ · HamQTH

Currently held by Scott A Betterton · 1 holder on record

Current holder: Scott A Betterton

Held AL3H Sep 30, 2008 → present · first licensed Jun 4, 1998 as KD5EKJ · 3 licenses · FRN 0016679185

📦 Moved: Galena, AK → Delta Junction, AK

AL3H Active Amateur Extra Sep 30, 2008 → expires Jun 4, 2028

Licensee
Scott A Betterton

Address
PO Box 1500
Delta Junction, AK 99737-1500
63.4433, -145.2962 (ZIP center) · Grid BP73ik · CQ 1 · ITU 1 · map ↗

FRN
0016679185

Previous call
AE5EX (General)

Last granted
May 15, 2018

Effective
Aug 13, 2025

Last action
Aug 13, 2025
FCC actions (5)
- Aug 13, 2025 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Aug 13, 2025 — Administrative update LIAUA
- May 15, 2018 — License renewed LIREN
- Sep 30, 2008 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT
- Sep 30, 2008 — License issued LIISS
📦 Moved: Alma, AR → Galena, AK

AE5EX Canceled Amateur Extra Nov 2, 2007 → Sep 30, 2008 (canceled)

Licensee
Scott A Betterton

Address
PO Box 98
Galena, AK 99741
64.7414, -156.8734 (ZIP center) · Grid BP14nr · CQ 1 · ITU 1 · map ↗

FRN
0016679185

Previous call
KD5EKJ (General)

Last granted
Mar 14, 2008

Effective
Aug 12, 2008

Last action
Sep 30, 2008
FCC actions (5)
- Sep 30, 2008 — License canceled LICAN
- Aug 12, 2008 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 14, 2008 — License renewed LIREN
- Nov 2, 2007 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT
- Nov 2, 2007 — License issued LIISS
KD5EKJ Canceled Amateur Extra Jun 4, 1998 → Nov 2, 2007 (canceled)

Licensee
Scott A Betterton

Address
PO Box 2638
Alma, AR 72921-2638
35.4631, -94.1915 (ZIP center) · Grid EM25vl · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0016679185

Last granted
Jun 4, 1998

Effective
Nov 2, 2007

Last action
Nov 2, 2007
FCC actions (3)
- Nov 2, 2007 — License canceled LICAN
- Jul 6, 2007 — License modified LIMOD
- Jul 6, 2007 — FCC action LITIN

Address history

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

Seen Sep 25, 2025 → Oct 4, 2026 · 3 snapshots · as AL3H
Scott A Betterton
PO Box 1500
Delta Junction, AK 99737-1500
63.4433, -145.2962 (ZIP center) · Grid BP73ik · CQ 1 · ITU 1 · map ↗
Seen May 27, 2010 → Oct 4, 2026 · 91 snapshots · as AE5EX
Scott A Betterton
PO Box 98
Galena, AK 99741
64.7414, -156.8734 (ZIP center) · Grid BP14nr · CQ 1 · ITU 1 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 48 snapshots · as KD5EKJ
SCOTT A BETTERTON
PO Box 2638
ALMA, AR 72921-2638
35.4631, -94.1915 (ZIP center) · Grid EM25vl · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Others requesting AL3H

4 applications listed AL3H as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	AL3H	Result
Mar 30, 2001	Apr 17, 2001	AA8FY · R JUSTIN HUBER · Galena, AK	4	Not granted	They got AL2J (choice 1)
May 30, 2000	Jun 17, 2000	N3GBP · LESTER C HUDGINS JR · NEW MARKET, MD	3	Withdrawn	Application withdrawn
May 30, 2000	Jun 17, 2000	N3GBP · LESTER C HUDGINS JR · NEW MARKET, MD	3	Withdrawn	Application withdrawn
May 5, 2000	May 23, 2000	N3GBP · LESTER C HUDGINS JR · NEW MARKET, MD	5	Not granted	They got N3LH (choice 1)

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for AL3H in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of AL3H beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.

Repeaters within 50 miles

6 repeaters within 50 miles of this ZIP code, 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 · center is the ZIP code (approximate) · 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
42.3	KL2AV	Delta Junction KL2AV	444.7000	+5	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Delta Junction, AK
43.0	KL7DRC	Delta Junction KL7DRC	147.0300	+0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Delta Junction, AK
43.2	KL2AV	Delta Junction KL2AV	444.6000	+5	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Delta Junction, AK
43.2	KL2AV	Delta Junction KL2AV	927.0125	-25	TONE 114.8	FM (analog)		—	Delta Junction, AK
43.2	KL2AV offline	Delta Junction KL2AV	146.7600	-0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Delta Junction, AK
43.2	KL2AV	Delta junction KL2AV North-Amer	444.8000	+5	CC1	DMR	North-America	—	Delta junction, AK