N9TPB
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🕒 FCC license data updated yesterday 7:15 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 4, 2026) · next update today 6:00 am CDT
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HAMs within 5 miles of N9TPB · Extra class operators in Madison, WI · or try N9TPB · K9* wildcards · Smith, John · 0004797601 (FRN) · 53703 · Madison, WIK6KGE HAM
⏳ Not available yet — opens for vanity requests Aug 19, 2028, two years after the license was canceled (Aug 18, 2026).
1x3 call: Technician, General, Advanced and Amateur Extra licensees can request it.
No pending applications list it.
📬 QSL: LoTW user · last upload Aug 7, 2026 · eQSL AG member · QRZ · HamQTH
Not currently held · 1 holder on record
Previous holder: Steven L Hess
Held K6KGE Oct 29, 2019 → Aug 18, 2026 · first licensed Sep 26, 2001 as KC6KGE · 3 licenses · FRN 0002012227
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- Licensee
- Steven L Hess
- Address
- 721 PHILIPPINE STREET
TAFT, CA 93268
- FRN
- 0002012227
- Previous call
- K6KGE (Technician Plus)
- Last granted
- Aug 18, 2026
- Effective
- Aug 18, 2026
- Last action
- Aug 18, 2026
FCC actions (2)
- Aug 18, 2026 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Aug 18, 2026 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- Steven L Hess
- Address
- 721 PHILIPPINE STREET
TAFT, CA 93268
- FRN
- 0002012227
- Previous call
- KC6KGE (Technician Plus)
- Last granted
- Oct 29, 2019
- Effective
- Oct 29, 2019
- Last action
- Aug 18, 2026
FCC actions (3)
- Aug 18, 2026 — License canceled LICAN
- Oct 29, 2019 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Oct 29, 2019 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- Steven L Hess
- Address
- 721 PHILIPPINE STREET
TAFT, CA 93268
- FRN
- 0002012227
- Last granted
- Dec 28, 2013
- Effective
- Dec 28, 2013
- Last action
- Oct 29, 2019
FCC actions (5)
- Oct 29, 2019 — License canceled LICAN
- Dec 28, 2013 — License renewed LIREN
- Dec 21, 2005 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 8, 2003 — License renewed LIREN
- Sep 26, 2001 — License modified LIMOD
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
Others requesting K6KGE
1 application listed K6KGE as a choice, newest first.
| Filed | Award | Applicant | Choice # | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2019 | Oct 29, 2019 | KC6KGE · Steven L Hess · TAFT, CA | 1 | Granted |
📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots
No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for K6KGE in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of K6KGE beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.