N9TPB
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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, WIK8BAT HAM
⏳ Not available yet — opens for vanity requests Sep 19, 2028, two years after the license was canceled (Sep 18, 2026).
1x3 call: Technician, General, Advanced and Amateur Extra licensees can request it.
No pending applications list it.
📬 QSL: LoTW user · last upload Sep 17, 2026 · eQSL AG member · QRZ · HamQTH
Not currently held · 2 holders on record
Previous holder: Aaron Dornbos
Held K8BAT Dec 9, 2025 → Sep 18, 2026 · first licensed Nov 21, 2025 as KF8FAN · 3 licenses · FRN 0037586450
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- Licensee
- Aaron Dornbos
- Address
- PO Box 1045
2400 Rodd St
Midland, MI 48640
- FRN
- 0037586450
- Previous call
- K8BAT
- Last granted
- Sep 18, 2026
- Effective
- Sep 18, 2026
- Last action
- Sep 18, 2026
FCC actions (2)
- Sep 18, 2026 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Sep 18, 2026 — License issued LIISS
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📦 Moved: Grand Rapids, MI → Midland, MI
- Licensee
- Aaron Dornbos
- Address
- PO Box 1045
2400 Rodd St
Midland, MI 48640
- FRN
- 0037586450
- Previous call
- KF8FAN
- Last granted
- Dec 9, 2025
- Effective
- May 9, 2026
- Last action
- Sep 18, 2026
FCC actions (4)
- Sep 18, 2026 — License canceled LICAN
- May 9, 2026 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Dec 9, 2025 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Dec 9, 2025 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- Aaron Dornbos
- Address
- 1444 GARFIELD AVE NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-2927
- FRN
- 0037586450
- Last granted
- Nov 21, 2025
- Effective
- Nov 21, 2025
- Last action
- Dec 9, 2025
FCC actions (3)
- Dec 9, 2025 — License canceled LICAN
- Nov 21, 2025 — License issued LIISS
- Nov 21, 2025 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
Previous holder: JOHN C HAMLER
Held K8BAT Jul 12, 2013 → Jul 12, 2023 · first licensed Oct 1, 2012 as KD8TFI · 3 licenses · FRN 0022005094
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- Licensee
- JOHN C HAMLER
- Address
- 1468 OLD HICKORY DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43223-3005
- FRN
- 0022005094
- Previous call
- KA4BAT (General)
- Last granted
- Jul 12, 2013
- Effective
- Nov 5, 2014
- Last action
- Jul 15, 2025
FCC actions (4)
- Jul 15, 2025 — License expired LIEXP
- Nov 5, 2014 — License modified LIMOD
- Jul 12, 2013 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jul 12, 2013 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- JOHN C HAMLER
- Address
- 1468 OLD HICKORY DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43223-3005
- FRN
- 0022005094
- Previous call
- KD8TFI (Technician)
- Last granted
- Oct 19, 2012
- Effective
- Jun 28, 2013
- Last action
- Jul 12, 2013
FCC actions (4)
- Jul 12, 2013 — License canceled LICAN
- Jun 28, 2013 — License modified LIMOD
- Oct 19, 2012 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Oct 19, 2012 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- JOHN C HAMLER
- Address
- 1468 OLD HICKORY DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43223-3005
- FRN
- 0022005094
- Last granted
- Oct 1, 2012
- Effective
- Oct 1, 2012
- Last action
- Oct 19, 2012
FCC actions (3)
- Oct 19, 2012 — License canceled LICAN
- Oct 1, 2012 — License issued LIISS
- Oct 1, 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 Feb 18, 2013 → Oct 4, 2026 · 123 snapshots · as KD8TFI
JOHN C HAMLER
1468 OLD HICKORY DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43223-3005
Others requesting K8BAT
4 applications listed K8BAT as a choice, newest first.
| Filed | Award | Applicant | Choice # | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | Dec 9, 2025 | KF8FAN · Aaron Dornbos · GRAND RAPIDS, MI | 1 | Granted |
| Sep 12, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | KK7OIK · Shanen L Lloyd · SOUTH JORDAN, UT | 2 | Dismissed |
| Jun 24, 2013 | Jul 12, 2013 | KA4BAT · JOHN C HAMLER · COLUMBUS, OH | 1 | Granted |
| Jun 11, 2008 | Jun 29, 2008 | KE5UZO · Seymour Battle III · Boerne, TX | 9 | Granted |
📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots
No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for K8BAT in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of K8BAT beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.