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, WI · old CB calls like KHC1939 or 18Q3518 (1962–63 CB call books) · (205) 546-1767 (1990s CB directory phones)KB9BEF HAM
✅ Available for a vanity request — free since May 14, 2026.
2x3 call: any licensee can request it.
No pending applications list it.
Last requested Apr 22, 2014 as choice 1: granted.
Last requested Apr 22, 2014 as choice 1: granted.
📬 QSL: no LoTW uploads on record · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH
Not currently held · 1 holder on record · available since May 14, 2026
Previous holder: Richard L Trobaugh
Held KB9BEF Apr 25, 1989 → May 13, 2024 · first licensed Apr 25, 1989 as KB9BEF · 3 licenses · FRN 0002965101
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- Licensee
- Richard L Trobaugh
- Address
- 5129 Dixon Dr
Godfrey, IL 62035
- FRN
- 0002965101
- Last granted
- Apr 3, 2014
- Effective
- Apr 3, 2014
- Last action
- May 13, 2014
FCC actions (3)
- May 13, 2014 — License canceled LICAN
- Apr 3, 2014 — License issued LIISS
- Apr 3, 2014 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT
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- Licensee
- Richard L Trobaugh
- Address
- 5129 Dixon Dr
Godfrey, IL 62035
- FRN
- 0002965101
- Previous call
- KD9AWC
- Last granted
- May 13, 2014
- Effective
- May 13, 2014
- Last action
- May 14, 2026
FCC actions (3)
- May 14, 2026 — License expired LIEXP
- May 13, 2014 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- May 13, 2014 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- RICHARD L TROBAUGH
- Address
- Attn: Richard L Trobaugh
5129 Dixon Dr
GODFREY, IL 62035
- FRN
- 0002965101
- Last granted
- Dec 8, 1999
- Effective
- Aug 19, 2009
- Last action
- Dec 9, 2011
FCC actions (4)
- Dec 9, 2011 — License expired LIEXP
- Aug 19, 2009 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jan 10, 2009 — Authorization printed AUTHPR
- Dec 8, 1999 — License renewed LIREN
Callbook Records, 1993–2003
From the FCC amateur database as published on the QRZ! callsign CD-ROMs, 1993–2003, before and alongside the FCC's online records (which start in 1999). "Seen" dates are the first and last disc showing that record; the issue date is the FCC's, so it can be a renewal of an even older license.
- Seen May 2, 2000 → Apr 17, 2003 · 7 discs
KB9BEF · Technician Plus · issued Dec 8, 1999, expires Dec 8, 2009
RICHARD L. TROBAUGH
3201 MORKEL DR, GODFREY, IL 62035 - Seen Oct 31, 1994 → Oct 8, 1999 · 10 discs
KB9BEF · Technician Plus · issued Apr 25, 1989, expires Apr 25, 1999
RICHARD L. TROBAUGH
RR 2 BOX 173-7, ALTON, IL 62002 - Seen Sep 9, 1993 → May 3, 1994 · 2 discs
KB9BEF · Technician · issued Apr 25, 1989, expires Apr 25, 1999
RICHARD L TROBAUGH
RR 2 BOX 173-7, ALTON, IL 62002
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
KB9BEF in the Printed Callbooks, 1909–1997
From scanned copies of the printed callbooks (government lists from 1913, then the Radio Amateur Callbook to 1997), read by OCR, so names and streets can carry typos. Each line is one or more editions in a row showing the same name at the same address.
- 1997 · 1 edition
KB9BEF · class T
Richard L Trobaugh
Rr 1box173-7, Alton, IL 61001
1997 p.1844
Others Requesting KB9BEF
1 application listed KB9BEF as a choice, newest first.
| Filed | Award | Applicant | Choice # | KB9BEF | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2014 | May 10, 2014 | KD9AWC · Richard L Trobaugh · Godfrey, IL | 1 | Granted | Granted this call |
📡 On the Air: APRS, Digital & WSPR Spots
No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for KB9BEF in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of KB9BEF beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.