N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated yesterday 9:42 am CDT (FCC files through Sep 30, 2026) · next update today 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

K2TEX HAM 📻 GMRS

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Also a GMRS licensee

WRUW563

Active until Oct 12, 2032 · same FCC Registration Number (FRN) · GMRS covers the licensee's immediate family

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through May 2, 2027. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests May 3, 2029.

📬 QSL: not on LoTW · not an eQSL AG member

📝 K2TEX has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Apr 12, 2017 · what was requested

Currently held by David A Novotny · 3 holders on record

Current holder: David A Novotny

Held K2TEX May 2, 2017 → present · first licensed Jul 31, 2015 as KG7VGK · 2 licenses · FRN 0024789547

📦 Moved: Vancouver, WA → Milwaukie, OR

K2TEX Active Technician · vanity May 2, 2017 → expires May 2, 2027

Licensee
David A Novotny

Address
PO Box 22888
Milwaukie, OR 97269

FRN
0024789547

Previous call
KG7VGK

Last granted
May 2, 2017

Effective
Jul 10, 2018

Last action
Jul 10, 2018
FCC actions (3)
- Jul 10, 2018 — Administrative update LIAUA
- May 2, 2017 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- May 2, 2017 — License issued LIISS
KG7VGK Canceled Technician Jul 31, 2015 → May 2, 2017 (canceled)

Licensee
David A Novotny

Address
9006 NE 137th Place
Vancouver, WA 98682
45.6730, -122.4832 (ZIP center) · Grid CN85sq · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0024789547

Last granted
Jul 31, 2015

Effective
Jul 31, 2015

Last action
May 2, 2017
FCC actions (3)
- May 2, 2017 — License canceled LICAN
- Jul 31, 2015 — License issued LIISS
- Jul 31, 2015 — 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 Sep 3, 2018 → Sep 27, 2026 · 15 snapshots · as K2TEX
David A Novotny
PO Box 22888
Milwaukie, OR 97269
Seen Aug 2, 2015 → Sep 27, 2026 · 37 snapshots · as KG7VGK
David A Novotny
9006 NE 137th Place, Vancouver, WA 98682
45.6730, -122.4832 (ZIP center) · Grid CN85sq · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

Previous holder: Chris L Charles

Held K2TEX Dec 4, 2012 → May 10, 2014 · first licensed Nov 16, 2012 as KD0TRF · 3 licenses · FRN 0022193734

📦 Moved: Platte City, MO → Prosper, TX

W0TEX Active Technician · vanity May 10, 2014 → expires May 10, 2034

Licensee
Chris L Charles

Address
900 Willowgate Drive
Prosper, TX 75078
33.2327, -96.7866 (street) · Grid EM13of · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0022193734

Previous call
K2TEX

Last granted
Apr 5, 2024

Effective
Apr 5, 2024

Last action
Apr 5, 2024
FCC actions (4)
- Apr 5, 2024 — License renewed LIREN
- Feb 2, 2019 — Administrative update LIAUA
- May 10, 2014 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- May 10, 2014 — License issued LIISS
K2TEX Canceled Technician · vanity Dec 4, 2012 → May 10, 2014 (canceled)

Licensee
Chris L Charles

Address
16 Timber Creek Cir
Platte City, MO 64079
39.3638, -94.7933 (ZIP center) · Grid EM29oi · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0022193734

Previous call
KD0TRF

Last granted
Dec 4, 2012

Effective
Dec 4, 2012

Last action
May 10, 2014
FCC actions (3)
- May 10, 2014 — License canceled LICAN
- Dec 4, 2012 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Dec 4, 2012 — License issued LIISS
KD0TRF Canceled Technician Nov 16, 2012 → Dec 4, 2012 (canceled)

Licensee
Chris L Charles

Address
16 Timber Creek Cir
Platte City, MO 64079
39.3638, -94.7933 (ZIP center) · Grid EM29oi · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0022193734

Last granted
Nov 16, 2012

Effective
Nov 16, 2012

Last action
Dec 4, 2012
FCC actions (3)
- Dec 4, 2012 — License canceled LICAN
- Nov 16, 2012 — License issued LIISS
- Nov 16, 2012 — 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 6, 2019 → Sep 27, 2026 · 13 snapshots · as W0TEX
Chris L Charles
900 Willowgate Drive, Prosper, TX 75078
33.2327, -96.7866 (street) · Grid EM13of · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Feb 18, 2013 → Sep 27, 2026 · 105 snapshots · as KD0TRF
Chris L Charles
16 Timber Creek Cir, Platte City, MO 64079
39.3638, -94.7933 (ZIP center) · Grid EM29oi · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Previous holder: CLYDE G SELLERS

Held K2TEX Jul 10, 2001 → Dec 22, 2009 · first licensed Sep 13, 1996 as KE5DL · 3 licenses · FRN 0005621727

KB5OK Expired Advanced · vanity Dec 22, 2009 → Dec 22, 2019 (expired)

Licensee
CLYDE G SELLERS

Address
215 NORTH C ST
BLACKWELL, OK 74631
36.7992, -97.3039 (ZIP center) · Grid EM16it · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0005621727

Previous call
K2TEX

Last granted
Dec 22, 2009

Effective
Dec 22, 2009

Last action
Dec 23, 2021
FCC actions (3)
- Dec 23, 2021 — License expired LIEXP
- Dec 22, 2009 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Dec 22, 2009 — License issued LIISS
📦 Moved: Alvarado, TX → Blackwell, OK

K2TEX Canceled Advanced · vanity Jul 10, 2001 → Dec 22, 2009 (canceled)

Licensee
CLYDE G SELLERS

Address
215 NORTH C ST
BLACKWELL, OK 74631
36.7992, -97.3039 (ZIP center) · Grid EM16it · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0005621727

Previous call
KE5DL

Last granted
Jul 10, 2001

Effective
Mar 24, 2009

Last action
Dec 22, 2009
FCC actions (3)
- Dec 22, 2009 — License canceled LICAN
- Mar 24, 2009 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jul 10, 2001 — License issued LIISS
KE5DL Canceled Advanced Sep 13, 1996 → Jul 10, 2001 (canceled)

Licensee
CLYDE G SELLERS

Address
12112 HUDSON DR
ALVARADO, TX 76009
32.4162, -97.2021 (ZIP center) · Grid EM12jj · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0005621727

Last granted
Sep 13, 1996

Effective
Sep 13, 1996

Last action
Jul 10, 2001
FCC actions (1)
- Jul 10, 2001 — License canceled LICAN

Address history

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

Seen May 27, 2010 → Sep 27, 2026 · 92 snapshots · as K2TEX
CLYDE G SELLERS
215 NORTH C ST, BLACKWELL, OK 74631
36.7992, -97.3039 (ZIP center) · Grid EM16it · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Sep 27, 2026 · 48 snapshots · as KE5DL
CLYDE G SELLERS
12112 HUDSON DR, ALVARADO, TX 76009
32.4162, -97.2021 (ZIP center) · Grid EM12jj · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by K2TEX

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 Apr 12, 2017 Granted May 2, 2017 0007736545	KG7VGK · David A Novotny · Technician 9006 NE 137th Place, Vancouver, WA 98682 45.6730, -122.4832 (ZIP center) · Grid CN85sq · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗	1.K2TEX ✓ granted 2.KD7TEX available	Granted got K2TEX
Filed Apr 22, 2014 Granted Apr 5, 2024 0006248155	K2TEX · Chris L Charles · Technician 16 Timber Creek Cir, Platte City, MO 64079 39.3638, -94.7933 (ZIP center) · Grid EM29oi · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.W0TEX ✓ granted	Granted got W0TEX
Filed Dec 3, 2009 Granted Dec 22, 2009 0004052814	K2TEX · CLYDE G SELLERS · Advanced 215 NORTH C ST, BLACKWELL, OK 74631 36.7992, -97.3039 (ZIP center) · Grid EM16it · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.KB5OK ✓ granted 2.WB5OK 3.NE5OK available 4.NI5OK 5.NO5OK 6.KJ5OK 7.WD5OK 8.WI5OK 9.WJ5OK	Granted got KB5OK

Others requesting K2TEX

4 applications listed K2TEX as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Apr 12, 2017	Apr 30, 2017	KG7VGK · David A Novotny · Vancouver, WA	1	Granted
Feb 3, 2015	Feb 21, 2015	KF5GFF · Mark B Tellez · AUSTIN, TX	9	Granted
Nov 16, 2012	Dec 4, 2012	KD0TRF · Chris L Charles · Platte City, MO	1	Granted
Jun 21, 2001	Jul 9, 2001	KE5DL · CLYDE G SELLERS · ALVARADO, TX	1	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for K2TEX in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of K2TEX beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.