N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated yesterday 7:15 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 4, 2026) · next update today 7:15 am CDT

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KA0RU HAM

Amateur Extra class licensed since 2000 (26 yrs) KA0RU since 2016 · previously KB7OVT Barrigada, GU

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Sep 10, 2036. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Sep 11, 2038.

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

📝 KA0RU has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Aug 23, 2016 · what was requested

Currently held by KAORU TSUDAKA · 1 holder on record

Current holder: KAORU TSUDAKA

Held KA0RU Sep 10, 2016 → present · first licensed Apr 18, 2000 as KB7OVT · 2 licenses · FRN 0006399281

KA0RU Active Amateur Extra · vanity Sep 10, 2016 → expires Sep 10, 2036

Licensee
KAORU TSUDAKA

Address
PO Box 22061 GMF
BARRIGADA, GU 96921

FRN
0006399281

Previous call
KB7OVT (Advanced)

Last granted
Jul 9, 2026

Effective
Jul 9, 2026

Last action
Jul 9, 2026
FCC actions (4)
- Jul 9, 2026 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jul 9, 2026 — License renewed LIREN
- Sep 10, 2016 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Sep 10, 2016 — License issued LIISS
KB7OVT Canceled Amateur Extra Apr 18, 2000 → Sep 10, 2016 (canceled)

Licensee
KAORU TSUDAKA

Address
PO Box 22061 GMF
BARRIGADA, GU 96921

FRN
0006399281

Last granted
Mar 21, 2012

Effective
Feb 10, 2015

Last action
Sep 10, 2016
FCC actions (7)
- Sep 10, 2016 — License canceled LICAN
- Feb 10, 2015 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 21, 2012 — License renewed LIREN
- Sep 30, 2011 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jun 1, 2005 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 27, 2002 — License renewed LIREN
- Apr 18, 2000 — License modified LIMOD

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 · 61 snapshots · as KB7OVT
KAORU TSUDAKA
PO Box 22061 GMF
BARRIGADA, GU 96921
Seen Oct 17, 2011 → May 22, 2014 · 10 snapshots · as KB7OVT
KAORU TSUDAKA
28508 48TH AVE S, AUBURN, WA 98001-1118
47.3097, -122.2644 (ZIP center) · Grid CN87uh · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗
Seen May 27, 2010 · 1 snapshot · as KB7OVT
KAORU TSUDAKA
25821 184TH PL SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042
47.3640, -122.1167 (ZIP center) · Grid CN87wi · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 · 1 snapshot · as KB7OVT
KAORU TSUDAKA
29633 235TH AVE SE, BLACK DIAMOND, WA 98010
47.3156, -121.9989 (ZIP center) · Grid CN97ah · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by KA0RU

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 Aug 23, 2016 Granted Jul 9, 2026 0007407511	KB7OVT · KAORU TSUDAKA · Amateur Extra PO Box 22061 GMF · BARRIGADA, GU 96921	1.KA0RU ✓ granted	Granted got KA0RU
Filed Aug 1, 2016 Award date was Aug 19, 2016 0007361673	KB7OVT · KAORU TSUDAKA · Amateur Extra PO Box 22061 GMF · BARRIGADA, GU 96921	1.KA7RY	Dismissed
Filed May 25, 2016 Award date was Jun 12, 2016 0007280530	KB7OVT · KAORU TSUDAKA · Amateur Extra PO Box 22061 GMF · BARRIGADA, GU 96921	1.KU7F held 2.KU7E held	Dismissed

Others requesting KA0RU

1 application listed KA0RU as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Aug 23, 2016	Sep 10, 2016	KB7OVT · KAORU TSUDAKA · BARRIGADA, GU	1	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for KA0RU in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of KA0RU beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.