N9TPB FCC License Search

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K4SZ HAM

Amateur Extra class licensed since 2003 (23 yrs) K4SZ since 2008 · previously KI4APH Smyrna, GA LoTW user

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Nov 21, 2028. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Nov 22, 2030.

📬 QSL: LoTW user · last upload Aug 15, 2020 · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH

📝 K4SZ has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Nov 3, 2008 · what was requested

Currently held by Matthew R Balaun · 2 holders on record

Current holder: Matthew R Balaun

Held K4SZ Nov 21, 2008 → present · first licensed May 30, 2003 as KI4APH · 2 licenses · FRN 0009039884

📦 Moved: Alpharetta, GA → Smyrna, GA

K4SZ Active Amateur Extra · vanity Nov 21, 2008 → expires Nov 21, 2028

Licensee
Matthew R Balaun

Address
PO Box 1810
Smyrna, GA 30081-1810

FRN
0009039884

Previous call
KI4APH (General)

Last granted
Sep 13, 2018

Effective
Sep 13, 2018

Last action
Sep 13, 2018
FCC actions (5)
- Sep 13, 2018 — License renewed LIREN
- Aug 10, 2018 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Dec 6, 2011 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 21, 2008 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Nov 21, 2008 — License issued LIISS
KI4APH Canceled Amateur Extra May 30, 2003 → Nov 21, 2008 (canceled)

Licensee
Matthew R Balaun

Address
PO Box 629
Alpharetta, GA 30009
34.0781, -84.3034 (ZIP center) · Grid EM74ub · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0009039884

Last granted
May 30, 2003

Effective
Sep 30, 2004

Last action
Nov 21, 2008
FCC actions (4)
- Nov 21, 2008 — License canceled LICAN
- Sep 30, 2004 — License modified LIMOD
- Mar 17, 2004 — License modified LIMOD
- May 30, 2003 — License issued LIISS

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 K4SZ
Matthew R Balaun
PO Box 1810
Smyrna, GA 30081-1810
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Sep 27, 2026 · 50 snapshots · as KI4APH
Matthew R Balaun
PO Box 629
Alpharetta, GA 30009
34.0781, -84.3034 (ZIP center) · Grid EM74ub · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen May 28, 2012 → May 7, 2018 · 28 snapshots · as K4SZ
Matthew R Balaun
PO Box 868
HOLLY SPRINGS, GA 30142

Previous holder: ROBERT S LEAR

Held K4SZ Nov 26, 1996 → Oct 31, 2006 · first licensed Nov 26, 1996 as K4SZ · 2 licenses · FRN 0003124542

W4ZST Active Amateur Extra · vanity Oct 31, 2006 → expires Oct 31, 2036

Licensee
ROBERT S LEAR

Address
PO Box 1269
DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
34.5710, -84.0138 (ZIP center) · Grid EM74xn · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0003124542

Previous call
K4SZ (General)

Last granted
Sep 23, 2026

Effective
Sep 24, 2026

Last action
Sep 24, 2026
FCC actions (5)
- Sep 24, 2026 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Sep 23, 2026 — License renewed LIREN
- Sep 24, 2016 — License renewed LIREN
- Oct 31, 2006 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Oct 31, 2006 — License issued LIISS
K4SZ Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity Nov 26, 1996 → Oct 31, 2006 (canceled)

Licensee
ROBERT S LEAR

Address
PO Box 1269
DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
34.5710, -84.0138 (ZIP center) · Grid EM74xn · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0003124542

Previous call
KE4IXE (General)

Last granted
Nov 26, 1996

Effective
Nov 26, 1996

Last action
Oct 31, 2006
FCC actions (1)
- Oct 31, 2006 — License canceled LICAN

Address history

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

Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Sep 27, 2026 · 93 snapshots · as K4SZ
ROBERT S LEAR
PO Box 1269
DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
34.5710, -84.0138 (ZIP center) · Grid EM74xn · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by K4SZ

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 3, 2008 Granted Sep 13, 2018 0003634539	KI4APH · Matthew R Balaun · Amateur Extra PO Box 629 · Alpharetta, GA 30009 34.0781, -84.3034 (ZIP center) · Grid EM74ub · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.K4SZ ✓ granted	Granted got K4SZ
Filed Oct 13, 2006 Granted Sep 23, 2026 0002785458	K4SZ · ROBERT S LEAR · Amateur Extra PO Box 1269 · DAHLONEGA, GA 30533 34.5710, -84.0138 (ZIP center) · Grid EM74xn · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.W4ZST ✓ granted	Granted got W4ZST

Others requesting K4SZ

12 applications listed K4SZ as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Nov 17, 2008	Dec 5, 2008	KI4QAH · David K Robertson · Vernon, AL	5	Dismissed
Nov 7, 2008	Nov 25, 2008	WX4TCL · Phil D Mills · Pensacola, FL	3	Granted
Nov 3, 2008	Nov 21, 2008	KI4APH · Matthew R Balaun · Alpharetta, GA	1	Granted
Nov 3, 2008	Nov 21, 2008	W4WAG · WAYNE A GAY SR · EVANS, GA	1	Dismissed
Oct 31, 2008	Nov 18, 2008	AJ4DY · Stanley B Zawrotny · Tallahassee, FL	1	Dismissed
Oct 21, 2008	Nov 8, 2008	KJ4HBC · Charles F Story Jr · Spring City, TN	2	Granted
Oct 20, 2008	Nov 7, 2008	W4FXE · Kenneth W Medlin · Willow Spring, NC	2	Dismissed
Oct 14, 2008	Nov 1, 2008	KI6QGM · Tadahiro Kamada · Escondido, CA	7	Dismissed
May 13, 2008	May 31, 2008	AJ4HU · Robert A Halstead · Locust Grove, VA	9	Dismissed
May 2, 2008	May 20, 2008	KJ4DTN · Robert A Halstead · Locust Grove, VA	8	Dismissed
Oct 10, 2007	Oct 28, 2007	N8ONQ · Nathan D Mc Clure III · Lynchburg, VA	5	Granted
Dec 1, 2006	Dec 19, 2006	KI4QYG · Fayette Amateur Radio Transmitting Society · Lexington, KY	23	Dismissed

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for K4SZ in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of K4SZ beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.