N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated yesterday 7:15 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 5, 2026) · next update today 6:00 am CDT

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K7LEL HAM

General class licensed since 2002 (24 yrs) K7LEL since 2013 · previously KD6LEL Darby, MT grid DN25vs 14 repeaters within 50 mi

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Jul 6, 2033. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Jul 7, 2035.

📬 QSL: no LoTW uploads on record · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH

📝 K7LEL has filed vanity applications before — latest filed May 17, 2013 · what was requested

Currently held by CATHLEEN J PALMER · 2 holders on record

Current holder: CATHLEEN J PALMER

Held K7LEL Jun 4, 2013 → present · first licensed Aug 16, 2002 as KD6LEL · 2 licenses · FRN 0007551559

K7LEL Active General · vanity Jun 4, 2013 → expires Jul 6, 2033

Licensee
CATHLEEN J PALMER

Address
PO Box 1004
Darby, MT 59829
45.7503, -114.1778 (ZIP center) · Grid DN25vs · CQ 4 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0007551559

Previous call
KD6LEL (Technician)

Last granted
Jul 6, 2023

Effective
Jul 6, 2023

Last action
Jul 6, 2023
FCC actions (4)
- Jul 6, 2023 — License renewed LIREN
- Jan 22, 2014 — License modified LIMOD
- Jun 4, 2013 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jun 4, 2013 — License issued LIISS
KD6LEL Canceled Technician Aug 16, 2002 → Jun 4, 2013 (canceled)

Licensee
CATHLEEN J PALMER

Address
PO Box 1004
Darby, MT 59829
45.7503, -114.1778 (ZIP center) · Grid DN25vs · CQ 4 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0007551559

Last granted
May 19, 2012

Effective
May 19, 2012

Last action
Jun 4, 2013
FCC actions (5)
- Jun 4, 2013 — License canceled LICAN
- May 19, 2012 — License renewed LIREN
- Jul 26, 2006 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Aug 16, 2002 — License renewed LIREN
- Aug 16, 2002 — FCC action LITIN

Address history

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

Seen May 27, 2010 → Oct 4, 2026 · 86 snapshots · as KD6LEL
CATHLEEN J PALMER
PO Box 1004
Darby, MT 59829
45.7503, -114.1778 (ZIP center) · Grid DN25vs · CQ 4 · ITU 6 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 · 1 snapshot · as KD6LEL
CATHLEEN J PALMER
1825 SUNSET DR, VISTA, CA 92083
33.1981, -117.2484 (ZIP center) · Grid DM13je · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

Previous holder: Leslie E Linkkila

Held K7LEL Mar 16, 2004 → Apr 29, 2011 · first licensed May 20, 2003 as KD7WAI · 3 licenses · FRN 0008984056

📦 Moved: Chimacum, WA → Port Townsend, WA

WZ7LL Active Amateur Extra · vanity Apr 29, 2011 → expires Apr 29, 2031

Licensee
Leslie E Linkkila

Address
PO Box 1528
Port Townsend, WA 98368
48.0413, -122.8267 (ZIP center) · Grid CN88oa · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0008984056

Previous call
K7LEL (General)

Last granted
Feb 2, 2021

Effective
Sep 26, 2023

Last action
Sep 26, 2023
FCC actions (5)
- Sep 26, 2023 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Feb 2, 2021 — License renewed LIREN
- Nov 7, 2017 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Apr 29, 2011 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Apr 29, 2011 — License issued LIISS
📦 Moved: Port Angeles, WA → Chimacum, WA

K7LEL Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity Mar 16, 2004 → Apr 29, 2011 (canceled)

Licensee
Leslie E Linkkila

Address
PO Box 128
Chimacum, WA 98325
47.9668, -122.7597 (ZIP center) · Grid CN87ox · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0008984056

Previous call
KD7WAI (General)

Last granted
Mar 16, 2004

Effective
Apr 7, 2011

Last action
Apr 29, 2011
FCC actions (5)
- Apr 29, 2011 — License canceled LICAN
- Apr 7, 2011 — License modified LIMOD
- Feb 7, 2008 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 16, 2004 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Mar 16, 2004 — License issued LIISS
KD7WAI Canceled General May 20, 2003 → Mar 16, 2004 (canceled)

Licensee
Leslie E Linkkila

Address
C/o Joan McDermott 646 Osborn Rd
Port Angeles, WA 98362
48.0303, -123.3294 (ZIP center) · Grid CN88ia · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0008984056

Last granted
May 20, 2003

Effective
Mar 8, 2004

Last action
Mar 16, 2004
FCC actions (4)
- Mar 16, 2004 — License canceled LICAN
- Mar 8, 2004 — License modified LIMOD
- Mar 3, 2004 — Administrative update LIAUA
- May 20, 2003 — License issued LIISS

Address history

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

Seen Apr 27, 2024 → Oct 4, 2026 · 12 snapshots · as WZ7LL
Leslie E Linkkila
PO Box 1528
Port Townsend, WA 98368
48.0413, -122.8267 (ZIP center) · Grid CN88oa · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗
Seen May 27, 2010 → Oct 4, 2026 · 75 snapshots · as K7LEL
Leslie E Linkkila
PO Box 128, Chimacum, WA 98325
47.9668, -122.7597 (ZIP center) · Grid CN87ox · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 48 snapshots · as KD7WAI
Leslie E Linkkila
C/o Joan McDermott 646 Osborn Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98362
48.0303, -123.3294 (ZIP center) · Grid CN88ia · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗
Seen Jan 2, 2018 → Apr 16, 2022 · 6 snapshots · as WZ7LL
Leslie E Linkkila
PO Box 1071
Kingston, WA 98346
47.8260, -122.5272 (ZIP center) · Grid CN87rt · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 · 1 snapshot · as K7LEL
Leslie E Linkkila
Attn: c/o Joan McDermott
646 Osborn Rd., Port Angeles, WA 98362
48.0303, -123.3294 (ZIP center) · Grid CN88ia · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by K7LEL

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 May 17, 2013 Granted Jul 6, 2023 0005784112	KD6LEL · CATHLEEN J PALMER · Technician PO Box 1004 · Darby, MT 59829 45.7503, -114.1778 (ZIP center) · Grid DN25vs · CQ 4 · ITU 6 · map ↗	1.K7LEL ✓ granted 2.W7CJP held by Joseph G Poeppe until Oct 8, 2029 3.W7LEL	Granted got K7LEL
Filed Apr 2, 2012 Granted Jul 6, 2023 0005144228	KD6LEL · CATHLEEN J PALMER · Technician PO Box 1004 · Darby, MT 59829 45.7503, -114.1778 (ZIP center) · Grid DN25vs · CQ 4 · ITU 6 · map ↗	1.K7LEL ✓ granted	Dismissed got K7LEL
Filed Apr 11, 2011 Granted Feb 2, 2021 0004686566	K7LEL · Leslie E Linkkila · Amateur Extra Attn: Audrey Macks · PO Box 128, Chimacum, WA 98325 47.9668, -122.7597 (ZIP center) · Grid CN87ox · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗	1.AL7EL 2.WZ7LL ✓ granted	Granted got WZ7LL

Others requesting K7LEL

3 applications listed K7LEL as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	K7LEL	Result
May 17, 2013	Jun 4, 2013	KD6LEL · CATHLEEN J PALMER · Darby, MT	1	Granted	Granted this call
Apr 2, 2012	Apr 20, 2012	KD6LEL · CATHLEEN J PALMER · Darby, MT	1	Dismissed	Application dismissed
Feb 26, 2004	Mar 15, 2004	KD7WAI · Leslie E Linkkila · Port Angeles, WA	1	Granted	Granted this call

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for K7LEL in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of K7LEL beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.

Repeaters within 50 miles

14 repeaters within 50 miles of this ZIP code, closest first · sort: closest · most active · map these & export for a radio →

● confirmed on the air · ● probably · ● reported off the air · ● unknown · ◉ this license · ring = 50 miles · center is the ZIP code (approximate) · click a dot for the repeater's page

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Miles	Call	Name	Output	Offset	Tone	Mode	Networks	Activity	Location
11.7	AA7WG	Salmon AA7WG	147.1000	+0.6	TSQL 123.0	FM (analog)		—	Salmon, ID
11.8	W7SID	Hamilton LT Pass W7SID AllStar	147.1000	+0.6	TONE 123.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 45882	—	Hamilton, ID
33.9	W7FTX	Hamilton Downing W7FTX	146.7200	-0.6	TONE 203.5	FM (analog) (FM,DV,C4FM)		—	Hamilton, MT
33.9	N6MGM	Hamilton Downing N6MGM	440.3400	+5	TONE 71.9	FM (analog)		—	Hamilton, MT
34.3	no call listed	Hamilton Montana	440.3400	+5	TONE 71.9	FM (analog)		—	Hamilton, MT
34.6	KG6MQE	Hamilton KG6MQE WYDMR	422.0250	in 429.0250	CC11	DMR	WYDMR	—	Hamilton, MT
39.3	KG7SPL	Corvallis KG7SPL	147.3000	+0.6	DCS 703	FM (analog)		—	Corvallis, MT
41.9	AA7WG	Salmon/Idaho AA7WG AllStar	146.9800	-0.6	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 45882	—	Salmon/Idaho, ID
42.6	W7SID Listed as W7SID/L	Salmon Baldy Mtn W7SID AllStar	146.9800	-0.6	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 45882 AllStar 458820 AllStar 51049	—	Salmon, ID
42.7	KL7UT	Salmon Baldy Mtn KL7UT AllStar	449.0000	-5	TONE 123.0	FM (analog)	AllStar	—	Salmon, ID
42.7	W7SID	Salmon W7SID	144.3900	simplex	none	FM (analog)		—	Salmon, ID
42.7	AA7WG	Salmon Menan AA7WG	442.2250	+5	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Salmon, ID
42.7	AD7AN	Salmon AD7AN	146.9800	-0.6	none	FM (analog)		—	Salmon, ID
42.0	W7SID offline	Salmon Baldy Mtn W7SID	442.1000	+5	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Salmon, ID