N9TPB FCC License Search

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K6BZ HAM

Amateur Extra class licensed since 1997 (29 yrs) K6BZ since 2004 · previously K6SKS, N6QBZ Carmichael, CA LoTW user eQSL AG

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Nov 10, 2034. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Nov 11, 2036.

📬 QSL: LoTW user · last upload Dec 6, 2025 · eQSL AG member · QRZ · HamQTH

📝 K6BZ has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Oct 20, 2004 · what was requested

Currently held by Steven K Smith · 2 holders on record

Current holder: Steven K Smith

Held K6BZ Nov 10, 2004 → present · first licensed Aug 14, 1997 as N6QBZ · 3 licenses · FRN 0008447161

K6BZ Active Amateur Extra · vanity Nov 10, 2004 → expires Nov 10, 2034

Licensee
Steven K Smith

Address
Attn: Steven Smith
PO Box 2335
Carmichael, CA 95609

FRN
0008447161

Previous call
K6SKS (General)

Last granted
Sep 6, 2024

Effective
Sep 6, 2024

Last action
Sep 6, 2024
FCC actions (4)
- Sep 6, 2024 — License renewed LIREN
- Oct 29, 2014 — License renewed LIREN
- Nov 10, 2004 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Nov 10, 2004 — License issued LIISS
K6SKS Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity Mar 25, 2003 → Nov 10, 2004 (canceled)

Licensee
Steven K Smith

Address
6238 Lincoln Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
38.6269, -121.3312 (ZIP center) · Grid CM98ip · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0008447161

Previous call
N6QBZ (General)

Last granted
Mar 25, 2003

Effective
Sep 21, 2004

Last action
Nov 10, 2004
FCC actions (4)
- Nov 10, 2004 — License canceled LICAN
- Sep 21, 2004 — License modified LIMOD
- Mar 25, 2003 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Mar 25, 2003 — License issued LIISS
N6QBZ Canceled General Aug 14, 1997 → Mar 25, 2003 (canceled)

Licensee
STEVEN K SMITH

Address
6238 LINCOLN AVE
CARMICHAEL, CA 95608
38.6269, -121.3312 (ZIP center) · Grid CM98ip · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0008447161

Last granted
Aug 14, 1997

Effective
Aug 14, 1997

Last action
Mar 25, 2003
FCC actions (1)
- Mar 25, 2003 — License canceled LICAN

Address history

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

Seen Mar 28, 2015 → Oct 4, 2026 · 36 snapshots · as K6BZ
Steven K Smith
Attn: Steven Smith
PO Box 2335
Carmichael, CA 95609
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 107 snapshots · as N6QBZ
STEVEN K SMITH
6238 LINCOLN AVE, CARMICHAEL, CA 95608
38.6269, -121.3312 (ZIP center) · Grid CM98ip · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

Previous holder: GERALD W BOYD

Held K6BZ Dec 18, 1996 → Oct 19, 2002 · first licensed Dec 18, 1996 as K6BZ · 3 licenses · FRN 0001904671

📦 Moved: Baker City, OR → Prineville, OR

N7WR Active Amateur Extra · vanity Feb 18, 2005 → expires Feb 18, 2035

Licensee
GERALD W BOYD

Address
6033 SE RIORDAN RD
PRINEVILLE, OR 97754
44.2183, -120.7758 (street) · Grid CN94of · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0001904671

Previous call
KW7J (Advanced)

Last granted
Dec 4, 2024

Effective
Dec 18, 2024

Last action
Dec 18, 2024
FCC actions (6)
- Dec 18, 2024 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Dec 4, 2024 — License renewed LIREN
- Jul 30, 2018 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 21, 2014 — License renewed LIREN
- Feb 18, 2005 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Feb 18, 2005 — License issued LIISS
📦 Moved: Ono, CA → Baker City, OR

KW7J Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity Oct 19, 2002 → Feb 18, 2005 (canceled)

Licensee
GERALD W BOYD

Address
14452 HUNT MOUNTAIN LANE
BAKER CITY, OR 97814
44.7963, -117.7833 (ZIP center) · Grid DN14ct · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0001904671

Previous call
K6BZ (Advanced)

Last granted
Oct 19, 2002

Effective
Mar 18, 2003

Last action
Feb 18, 2005
FCC actions (5)
- Feb 18, 2005 — License canceled LICAN
- Mar 18, 2003 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jan 30, 2003 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Oct 19, 2002 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Oct 19, 2002 — License issued LIISS
K6BZ Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity Dec 18, 1996 → Oct 19, 2002 (canceled)

Licensee
GERALD W BOYD

Address
PO Box 252
ONO, CA 96047
40.4792, -122.6925 (ZIP center) · Grid CN80pl · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0001904671

Previous call
KG6LF (Advanced)

Last granted
Dec 18, 1996

Effective
Dec 18, 1996

Last action
Sep 6, 2024
FCC actions (1)
- Oct 19, 2002 — License canceled LICAN

Address history

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

Seen Sep 3, 2018 → Oct 4, 2026 · 16 snapshots · as N7WR
GERALD W BOYD
6033 SE RIORDAN RD, PRINEVILLE, OR 97754
44.2183, -120.7758 (street) · Grid CN94of · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 48 snapshots · as K6BZ
GERALD W BOYD
PO Box 252
ONO, CA 96047
40.4792, -122.6925 (ZIP center) · Grid CN80pl · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 59 snapshots · as KW7J
GERALD W BOYD
14452 HUNT MOUNTAIN LANE, BAKER CITY, OR 97814
44.7963, -117.7833 (ZIP center) · Grid DN14ct · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗
Seen Mar 28, 2015 → May 7, 2018 · 20 snapshots · as N7WR
GERALD W BOYD
14452 HUNT MOUNTAIN LN, BAKER CITY, OR 97814-8203
44.7963, -117.7833 (ZIP center) · Grid DN14ct · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by K6BZ

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 Oct 20, 2004 Granted Sep 6, 2024 0001907471	K6SKS · Steven K Smith · Amateur Extra 6238 Lincoln Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608 38.6269, -121.3312 (ZIP center) · Grid CM98ip · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗	1.K6BZ ✓ granted 2.KB6I held 3.WB6X held	Granted got K6BZ
Filed Mar 6, 2003 Award date was Mar 24, 2003 0001199696	N6QBZ · STEVEN K SMITH · General 6238 LINCOLN AVE, CARMICHAEL, CA 95608 38.6269, -121.3312 (ZIP center) · Grid CM98ip · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗	1.K6SKS held 2.W6SKS held	Granted
Filed Oct 1, 2002 Award date was Oct 19, 2002 0001044031	K6BZ · GERALD W BOYD · Amateur Extra PO Box 252 · ONO, CA 96047 40.4792, -122.6925 (ZIP center) · Grid CN80pl · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗	1.KW7J held 2.KZ7N held 3.NM7X held 4.NF7W held 5.NW7Q held 6.WI7C held 7.NF7F held 8.NQ7G held 9.WF7F held 10.NF7G held	Granted

Others requesting K6BZ

6 applications listed K6BZ as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Oct 20, 2004	Nov 7, 2004	K6SKS · Steven K Smith · Carmichael, CA	1	Granted
Oct 20, 2004	Nov 7, 2004	WM6R · JOHN J THORNTON · Paso Robles, CA	1	Dismissed
Aug 6, 2004	Aug 24, 2004	AC8Q · ROGER L FRAUMANN · SAN DIEGO, CA	4	Dismissed
Apr 21, 2004	May 9, 2004	N6IMR · Richard J Elliott · El Cajon, CA	10	Dismissed
Mar 1, 2004	Mar 19, 2004	W6PWJ · KENNETH C LAMSON · LIVERMORE, CA	9	Dismissed
Sep 10, 2003	Sep 28, 2003	KJ6SD · Michael D Chase · Coronado, CA	2	Dismissed

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

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