N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 7:15 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 4, 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

K0KEV HAM 📻 GMRS

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Also a GMRS licensee

WSNH684

Active until Jun 25, 2036 · same FCC Registration Number (FRN) · GMRS covers the licensee's immediate family

Amateur Extra class licensed since 2014 (12 yrs) K0KEV since 2014 · previously KE0BKQ Saint Louis, MO LoTW user GMRS WSNH684

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Dec 9, 2034. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Dec 10, 2036.

📬 QSL: LoTW user · last upload Sep 22, 2026 · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH

📝 K0KEV has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Nov 19, 2014 · what was requested

Currently held by Kevin J Lafata · 2 holders on record

Current holder: Kevin J Lafata

Held K0KEV Dec 9, 2014 → present · first licensed Aug 5, 2014 as KE0BKQ · 2 licenses · FRN 0023828015

K0KEV Active Amateur Extra · vanity Dec 9, 2014 → expires Dec 9, 2034

Licensee
Kevin J Lafata

Address
PO Box 510858
Saint Louis, MO 63151

FRN
0023828015

Previous call
KE0BKQ (General)

Last granted
Nov 21, 2024

Effective
Nov 21, 2024

Last action
Nov 21, 2024
FCC actions (6)
- Nov 21, 2024 — License renewed LIREN
- Apr 23, 2021 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Apr 22, 2016 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Apr 15, 2015 — License modified LIMOD
- Dec 9, 2014 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Dec 9, 2014 — License issued LIISS
KE0BKQ Canceled General Aug 5, 2014 → Dec 9, 2014 (canceled)

Licensee
Kevin J Lafata

Address
3058 Crystal Lake Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63129
38.4578, -90.3191 (ZIP center) · Grid EM48uk · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0023828015

Last granted
Aug 5, 2014

Effective
Aug 20, 2014

Last action
Dec 9, 2014
FCC actions (4)
- Dec 9, 2014 — License canceled LICAN
- Aug 20, 2014 — License modified LIMOD
- Aug 5, 2014 — License issued LIISS
- Aug 5, 2014 — 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 K0KEV
Kevin J Lafata
PO Box 510858
Saint Louis, MO 63151
Seen Mar 28, 2015 → Oct 4, 2026 · 46 snapshots · as KE0BKQ
Kevin J Lafata
3058 Crystal Lake Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63129
38.4578, -90.3191 (ZIP center) · Grid EM48uk · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Jun 30, 2016 → May 6, 2019 · 13 snapshots · as K0KEV
Kevin J Lafata
5640-B Telegraph Road #245, Saint Louis, MO 63129
38.4578, -90.3191 (ZIP center) · Grid EM48uk · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Previous holder: DONALD D GNADER SR

Held K0KEV Jan 25, 1994 → Jan 25, 2004 · first licensed Jan 25, 1994 as K0KEV · 1 license · no FRN on file (pre-2001 records)

K0KEV Expired General Jan 25, 1994 → Jan 25, 2004 (expired)

Licensee
DONALD D GNADER SR

Address
2746 5TH AVE
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51501
41.2273, -95.8784 (ZIP center) · Grid EN21bf · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Last granted
Jan 25, 1994

Effective
Jan 25, 1994

Last action
Jan 26, 2006
FCC actions (1)
- Jan 26, 2006 — License expired LIEXP

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 K0KEV
DONALD D GNADER SR
2746 5TH AVE, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51501
41.2273, -95.8784 (ZIP center) · Grid EN21bf · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by K0KEV

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 Nov 19, 2014 Granted Nov 21, 2024 0006554001	KE0BKQ · Kevin J Lafata · General 3058 Crystal Lake Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63129 38.4578, -90.3191 (ZIP center) · Grid EM48uk · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.K0KEV ✓ granted 2.K0KJL held	Granted got K0KEV

Others requesting K0KEV

4 applications listed K0KEV as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Jan 11, 2022	Jan 29, 2022	KO4VWC · Kevin D Henry · Atlanta, GA	3	Granted
Nov 19, 2014	Dec 7, 2014	KE0BKQ · Kevin J Lafata · Saint Louis, MO	1	Granted
Oct 4, 2011	Oct 22, 2011	KD0PRC · Kevin J Cunningham · Littleton, CO	5	Granted
Aug 16, 2011	Sep 3, 2011	KD0FES · KEVIN C HENDRICKS · TONKA BAY, MN	5	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for K0KEV in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of K0KEV beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.