N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 8:30 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 1, 2026) · next update tomorrow 6:00 am CDT

Ask: HAMs within 5 miles of N9TPB · Extra class operators in Madison, WI · or try N9TPB · K9* wildcards · Smith, John · 0004797601 (FRN) · 53703 · Madison, WI

KB0BS HAM 📻 GMRS

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Also a GMRS licensee

WSNA598

Active until Jun 2, 2036 · same FCC Registration Number (FRN) · GMRS covers the licensee's immediate family

Amateur Extra class licensed since 2008 (18 yrs) KB0BS since 2012 · previously KN0BOB, KD0EIV Rudyard, MI grid EN76re LoTW user GMRS WSNA598 on APRS 4 min ago 34 repeaters within 50 mi

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through May 18, 2032. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests May 19, 2034.

📬 QSL: LoTW user · last upload Jun 3, 2012 · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH

📝 KB0BS has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Apr 30, 2012 · what was requested

Currently held by Robert E Sterner · 2 holders on record

Current holder: Robert E Sterner

Held KB0BS May 18, 2012 → present · first licensed Jun 20, 2008 as KD0EIV · 3 licenses · FRN 0017884032

📦 Moved: Aurora, CO → Rudyard, MI

KB0BS Active Amateur Extra · vanity May 18, 2012 → expires May 18, 2032

Licensee
Robert E Sterner

Address
8705 W 23 Mile Rd
Rudyard, MI 49780
46.1726, -84.5446 (street) · Grid EN76re · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0017884032

Previous call
KN0BOB (General)

Last granted
Mar 2, 2022

Effective
Mar 2, 2022

Last action
Mar 2, 2022
FCC actions (5)
- Mar 2, 2022 — License renewed LIREN
- Jan 25, 2022 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 12, 2013 — Administrative update LIAUA
- May 18, 2012 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- May 18, 2012 — License issued LIISS
KN0BOB Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity Jul 12, 2008 → May 18, 2012 (canceled)

Licensee
Robert E Sterner

Address
4928 S Sedalia Way
Aurora, CO 80015
39.6281, -104.7933 (ZIP center) · Grid DM79op · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0017884032

Previous call
KD0EIV (General)

Last granted
Jul 12, 2008

Effective
May 20, 2011

Last action
May 18, 2012
FCC actions (5)
- May 18, 2012 — License canceled LICAN
- May 20, 2011 — License modified LIMOD
- Feb 18, 2011 — License modified LIMOD
- Jul 12, 2008 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jul 12, 2008 — License issued LIISS
KD0EIV Canceled Technician Jun 20, 2008 → Jul 12, 2008 (canceled)

Licensee
Robert E Sterner

Address
4928 S Sedalia Way
Aurora, CO 80015
39.6281, -104.7933 (ZIP center) · Grid DM79op · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0017884032

Last granted
Jun 20, 2008

Effective
Jun 20, 2008

Last action
Jul 12, 2008
FCC actions (3)
- Jul 12, 2008 — License canceled LICAN
- Jun 20, 2008 — License issued LIISS
- Jun 20, 2008 — 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 Apr 16, 2022 → Sep 27, 2026 · 12 snapshots · as KB0BS
Robert E Sterner
8705 W 23 Mile Rd, Rudyard, MI 49780
46.1726, -84.5446 (street) · Grid EN76re · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen May 27, 2010 → Sep 27, 2026 · 95 snapshots · as KD0EIV
Robert E Sterner
4928 S Sedalia Way, Aurora, CO 80015
39.6281, -104.7933 (ZIP center) · Grid DM79op · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Apr 6, 2013 → May 6, 2019 · 28 snapshots · as KB0BS
Robert E Sterner
44066 Pony Express Ct, Elizabeth, CO 80107
39.5078, -104.5291 (street) · Grid DM79rm · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Previous holder: NORBERT P ARNOLD

Held KB0BS Sep 8, 2000 → Apr 4, 2009 · first licensed Sep 8, 2000 as KB0BS · 1 license · FRN 0003886777

KB0BS Expired Advanced Sep 8, 2000 → Apr 4, 2009 (expired)

Licensee
NORBERT P ARNOLD

Address
3003 HAZLEWOOD ST 309
MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109
45.0166, -93.0267 (ZIP center) · Grid EN35la · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0003886777

Last granted
Sep 8, 2000

Effective
Sep 13, 2000

Last action
Apr 5, 2011
FCC actions (3)
- Apr 5, 2011 — License expired LIEXP
- Sep 13, 2000 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Sep 8, 2000 — License renewed LIREN

Address history

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

Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Sep 27, 2026 · 47 snapshots · as KB0BS
NORBERT P ARNOLD
3003 HAZLEWOOD ST 309, MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109
45.0166, -93.0267 (ZIP center) · Grid EN35la · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by KB0BS

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 Apr 30, 2012 Granted Mar 2, 2022 0005184381	KN0BOB · Robert E Sterner · Amateur Extra 4928 S Sedalia Way, Aurora, CO 80015 39.6281, -104.7933 (ZIP center) · Grid DM79op · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.KB0BS ✓ granted	Granted got KB0BS
Filed Jan 31, 2012 Award date was Feb 18, 2012 0005053793	KN0BOB · Robert E Sterner · Amateur Extra Attn: Robert Sterner · 4928 S Sedalia Way, Aurora, CO 80015 39.6281, -104.7933 (ZIP center) · Grid DM79op · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.W0IX held	Dismissed
Filed Jan 5, 2012 Award date was Jan 23, 2012 0005016842	KN0BOB · Robert E Sterner · Amateur Extra Attn: Robert Sterner · 4928 S Sedalia Way, Aurora, CO 80015 39.6281, -104.7933 (ZIP center) · Grid DM79op · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.N0MB held	Dismissed
Filed Sep 27, 2011 Award date was Oct 15, 2011 0004889607	KN0BOB · Robert E Sterner · Amateur Extra 4928 S Sedalia Way, Aurora, CO 80015 39.6281, -104.7933 (ZIP center) · Grid DM79op · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.W0ZN held 2.W0JM held	Dismissed
Filed Sep 8, 2011 Award date was Sep 26, 2011 0004868016	KN0BOB · Robert E Sterner · Amateur Extra Attn: Robert Sterner · 4928 S Sedalia Way, Aurora, CO 80015 39.6281, -104.7933 (ZIP center) · Grid DM79op · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.W0ZN held 2.W0JM held	Dismissed
Filed Jun 20, 2011 Award date was Jul 8, 2011 0004772386	KN0BOB · Robert E Sterner · Amateur Extra 4928 S Sedalia Way, Aurora, CO 80015 39.6281, -104.7933 (ZIP center) · Grid DM79op · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.N0IP held	Dismissed
Filed Jun 24, 2008 Award date was Jul 12, 2008 0003483262	KD0EIV · Robert E Sterner · Technician Attn: Robert Sterner · 4928 S Sedalia Way, Aurora, CO 80015 39.6281, -104.7933 (ZIP center) · Grid DM79op · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.KN0BOB held	Granted

Others requesting KB0BS

3 applications listed KB0BS as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Apr 30, 2012	May 18, 2012	KN0BOB · Robert E Sterner · Aurora, CO	1	Granted
Jun 4, 2010	Jun 22, 2010	N7ITW · ROBERT L SEABOLDT · Hot Springs, SD	1	Dismissed
May 10, 2010	May 28, 2010	N7ITW · ROBERT L SEABOLDT · Pringle, SD	1	Dismissed

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

📍 APRS

KB0BS-13 · 4 min ago · 10 mph

46.1723, -84.5445 · AmbientCWOP.com

Full history on aprs.fi →

📻 GMRS repeaters within 50 miles

2 on the air or of unknown status, closest first · map these & export for a GMRS radio →

Miles	Channel	Output	Tone in	Owner	Location	Access	Status
22	RP20	462.675	141.3	WQXG567	Sault Ste Marie, MI	Open	On the air
48	RP18	462.625	141.3	WRCU779	Newberry, MI	Open	On the air

Repeaters within 50 miles

34 repeaters within 50 miles of this address, 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 · click a dot for the repeater's page

● confirmed on the air · ● probably · ● reported off the air · no dot = unknown (hover a dot for the evidence)

Miles	Call	Name	Output	Offset	Tone	Mode	Networks	Activity	Location
7.3	KC8ZGB	Kincheloe KC8ZGB	145.3700	-0.6	none	FM (analog)		—	Kincheloe, MI
10.9	W8EUP	Pickford W8EUP	146.6400	-0.6	TSQL 107.2	FM (analog)		—	Pickford, MI
22.1	KE8FJW	Sault Ste Ma Wtr KE8FJW BM	444.1375	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 311088	—	Sault Ste Marie, MI
22.1	KE8FJW	Sault Ste Ma Wtr KE8FJW WIRES-X	442.4250	+5	TSQL 107.2	FM (analog) (C4FM,FM)	WIRES-X 72375	—	Sault Ste Marie, MI
22.1	KE8FJW	Sault Ste Ma Wtr KE8FJW AllStar	145.4300	-0.6	TSQL 107.2	FM (analog)	AllStar 56840	—	Sault Ste Marie, MI
23.7	W8EUP	Sault Ste M LSSU W8EUP IRLP	147.2100	+0.6	TSQL 107.2	FM (analog)	IRLP 4175	—	Sault Ste Marie, MI
25.6	VA3OTL	Sault Ste Marie VA3OTL	1287.0000	-20	none	D-STAR		—	Sault Ste Marie, ON
25.6	VA3OTL	Sault Ste Marie VA3OTL	145.1300	-0.6	none	D-STAR		—	Sault Ste Marie, ON
25.6	VA3OTL	Sault Ste Marie VA3OTL	224.9400	-1.6	TONE 107.2	FM (analog)		—	Sault Ste Marie, ON
25.9	VE3SSM	Sault Ste Marie VE3SSM	146.9400	-0.6	TONE 107.2	FM (analog)		—	Sault Ste Marie, ON
26.0	W8EUP	Strongs McNearny W8EUP	147.3300	+0.6	TSQL 107.2	FM (analog)		—	Strongs, MI
26.4	VA3OTL	Sault Ste Marie VA3OTL	443.8500	+5	none	FM (analog)		—	Sault Ste Marie, ON
26.5	VA3OTL	Sault Ste Marie VA3OTL	927.1750	-25	CC?	DMR		—	Sault Ste Marie, ON
26.5	VA3OTL	Sault Ste Marie VA3OTL BM-Canada	927.7000	-25	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 302385 BM-Canada	—	Sault Ste Marie, ON
26.5	VE3MHL	Sault Ste Marie VE3MHL MARC	444.4500	+5	CC1	DMR	DMR-MARC	—	Sault Ste Marie, ON
26.6	VA3OTL	Sault Ste Marie VA3OTL	146.7900	-0.6	none	FM (analog) (FM,P25)		—	Sault Ste Marie, ON
26.7	VA3OTL	Sault Ste Marie VA3OTL	927.0250	-25	TSQL 107.2	FM (analog) (FM,P25)		—	Sault Ste Marie, ON
26.7	VE3OTL	Sault Ste Marie VE3OTL WIRES-X	443.4000	+5	none	FM (analog)	WIRES-X 71905	—	Sault Ste Marie, ON
26.7	VA3OTL	Sault Ste Marie VA3OTL BM-Canada	442.8500	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 302090 BM-Canada	—	Sault Ste Marie, ON
26.7	VA3OTL	Sault Ste Marie VA3OTL	443.0500	+5	none	D-STAR		—	Sault Ste Marie, ON
27.8	VE3SJI	St Joseph Island VE3SJI	146.8800	-0.6	TONE 107.2	FM (analog)		—	St Joseph Island, ON
28.4	W8AGB	Mackinaw City W8AGB BM	444.3750	+5	none	D-STAR (C4FM,DMR,DV)	BrandMeister TGIF	—	Mackinaw City, MI
28.7	W8AGB	Mackinaw City W8AGB AllStar	145.1100	-0.6	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)	AllStar 567752	—	Mackinaw City, MI
28.7	VA3ZZM	Sault Ste Marie VA3ZZM BM	147.1500	+0.6	CC2	DMR	BrandMeister 302451	—	Sault Ste Marie, ON
28.7	VA3ZZM	Sault Ste Marie VA3ZZM BM	442.0200	+5	CC2	DMR	BrandMeister 302330	—	Sault Ste Marie, ON
30.0	VA3SNR	Sault Ste Marie VA3SNR	145.2100	-0.6	none	D-STAR		—	Sault Ste Marie, ON
30.5	VE3SSM	Sault Ste Ma CTV VE3SSM	442.6500	+5	none	FM (analog)		—	Sault Ste Marie, ON
31.3	VE3SNT	Echo Bay VE3SNT EchoLink	444.4750	+5	TSQL 77.0	FM (analog)	EchoLink 58082	—	Echo Bay, ON
35.2	WB8DEL	Cheboygan WB8DEL	444.8500	+5	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Cheboygan, MI
37.2	W8VPC	Central Lake W8VPC	443.2250	+5	CC?	DMR		—	Central Lake, MI
37.2	W8TON	Levering W8TON BM	433.5500	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 3221278	—	Levering, MI
49.1	W8NBY	Engadine W8NBY	147.3900	+0.6	TONE 114.8	FM (analog)		—	Engadine, MI
49.3	W8NBY	Engadine W8NBY	444.0375	+5	none	D-STAR		—	Engadine, MI
49.6	W8NBY	Newberry W8NBY EchoLink	146.6100	-0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)	EchoLink 240336	—	Newberry, MI