N9TPB FCC License Search

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KE0CH HAM

Amateur Extra class licensed since 2016 (10 yrs) KE0CH since 2017 · previously KE0IWO Readlyn, IA grid EN32vp LoTW user 36 repeaters within 50 mi

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Jan 27, 2027. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Jan 28, 2029.

📬 QSL: LoTW user · last upload Jul 31, 2020 · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH

📝 KE0CH has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Jan 9, 2017 · what was requested

Currently held by CHRISTOPHER A Howlett 215 · 2 holders on record

Current holder: CHRISTOPHER A Howlett 215

Held KE0CH Jan 27, 2017 → present · first licensed Apr 28, 2016 as KE0IWO · 2 licenses · FRN 0025491317

KE0CH Active Amateur Extra · vanity Jan 27, 2017 → expires Jan 27, 2027

Licensee
CHRISTOPHER A Howlett 215

Address
Attn: Christopher Howlett
PO Box 50668
2757 QUAIL AVE
READLYN, IA 50668
42.6478, -92.2388 (street) · Grid EN32vp · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0025491317

Previous call
KE0IWO (General)

Last granted
Jan 27, 2017

Effective
Jul 1, 2020

Last action
Jul 1, 2020
FCC actions (3)
- Jul 1, 2020 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jan 27, 2017 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jan 27, 2017 — License issued LIISS
KE0IWO Canceled Amateur Extra Apr 28, 2016 → Jan 27, 2017 (canceled)

Licensee
CHRISTOPHER A HOWLETT GOELLER

Address
2757 QUAIL AVE
READLYN, IA 50668
42.6478, -92.2388 (street) · Grid EN32vp · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0025491317

Last granted
Apr 28, 2016

Effective
Dec 1, 2016

Last action
Jan 27, 2017
FCC actions (5)
- Jan 27, 2017 — License canceled LICAN
- Dec 1, 2016 — License modified LIMOD
- Jun 21, 2016 — License modified LIMOD
- Apr 28, 2016 — License issued LIISS
- Apr 28, 2016 — 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 → Oct 4, 2026 · 13 snapshots · as KE0CH
CHRISTOPHER A Howlett 215
Attn: Christopher Howlett
PO Box 50668
2757 QUAIL AVE, READLYN, IA 50668
42.6478, -92.2388 (street) · Grid EN32vp · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Jun 30, 2016 → Oct 4, 2026 · 35 snapshots · as KE0IWO
CHRISTOPHER A HOWLETT GOELLER
2757 QUAIL AVE, READLYN, IA 50668
42.6478, -92.2388 (street) · Grid EN32vp · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Previous holder: Michael S James

Held KE0CH Apr 12, 1996 → Mar 11, 2002 · first licensed Apr 12, 1996 as KE0CH · 4 licenses · FRN 0004688057

WJ7U Expired Amateur Extra · vanity Apr 27, 2013 → Apr 27, 2023 (expired)

Licensee
Michael S James

Address
19183 Olson Ave
Lake Oswego, OR 97034-7425
45.4095, -122.6857 (ZIP center) · Grid CN85pj · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0004688057

Previous call
N9KU (Advanced)

Last granted
Apr 27, 2013

Effective
Apr 27, 2013

Last action
Apr 29, 2025
FCC actions (3)
- Apr 29, 2025 — License expired LIEXP
- Apr 27, 2013 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Apr 27, 2013 — License issued LIISS
📦 Moved: Saratoga, CA → Lake Oswego, OR

N9KU Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity Apr 23, 2002 → Apr 27, 2013 (canceled)

Licensee
Michael S James

Address
19183 Olson Ave
Lake Oswego, OR 97034-7425
45.4095, -122.6857 (ZIP center) · Grid CN85pj · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0004688057

Previous call
AE6CO (Advanced)

Last granted
Apr 3, 2012

Effective
Apr 3, 2012

Last action
Apr 27, 2013
FCC actions (5)
- Apr 27, 2013 — License canceled LICAN
- Apr 3, 2012 — License renewed LIREN
- Mar 21, 2008 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Apr 23, 2002 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Apr 23, 2002 — License issued LIISS
AE6CO Canceled Amateur Extra Apr 12, 1996 → Apr 23, 2002 (canceled)

Licensee
Michael S James

Address
20388 Manoa Ct
Saratoga, CA 95070-4909
37.2549, -122.0522 (ZIP center) · Grid CM87xg · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0004688057

Previous call
KE0CH (Advanced)

Last granted
Apr 12, 1996

Effective
Mar 11, 2002

Last action
Mar 25, 2026
FCC actions (3)
- Apr 23, 2002 — License canceled LICAN
- Mar 11, 2002 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT
- Mar 11, 2002 — License issued LIISS
KE0CH Canceled Amateur Extra Apr 12, 1996 → Mar 11, 2002 (canceled)

Licensee
Michael S James

Address
20388 Manoa Ct
Saratoga, CA 95070-4909
37.2549, -122.0522 (ZIP center) · Grid CM87xg · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0004688057

Last granted
Apr 12, 1996

Effective
Apr 12, 1996

Last action
Mar 11, 2002
FCC actions (1)
- Mar 11, 2002 — License canceled LICAN

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 N9KU
Michael S James
19183 Olson Ave, Lake Oswego, OR 97034-7425
45.4095, -122.6857 (ZIP center) · Grid CN85pj · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 97 snapshots · as KE0CH
Michael S James
20388 Manoa Ct, Saratoga, CA 95070-4909
37.2549, -122.0522 (ZIP center) · Grid CM87xg · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by KE0CH

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 Jan 9, 2017 Granted Jan 27, 2017 0007615578	KE0IWO · CHRISTOPHER A HOWLETT GOELLER · Amateur Extra Attn: CHristopher Howlett Goeller · 2757 QUAIL AVE, READLYN, IA 50668 42.6478, -92.2388 (street) · Grid EN32vp · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.KE0CH ✓ granted	Granted got KE0CH

Others requesting KE0CH

1 application listed KE0CH as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Jan 9, 2017	Jan 27, 2017	KE0IWO · CHRISTOPHER A HOWLETT GOELLER · READLYN, IA	1	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for KE0CH in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of KE0CH beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.

Repeaters within 50 miles

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

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Miles	Call	Name	Output	Offset	Tone	Mode	Networks	Activity	Location
9.5	W0MG	Waverly Camp W0MG	444.9750	+5	TSQL 136.5	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)		—	Waverly, IA
12.0	W0ALO	Waterloo W0ALO	146.8200	-0.6	TONE 136.5	FM (analog)		—	Waterloo, IA
12.0	KB0VGG	Waterloo Cedar KB0VGG	444.5500	+5	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)		—	Waterloo, IA
12.0	W0ALO	Waterloo W0ALO	444.9250	+5	TSQL 136.5	FM (analog) (FM,P25)		—	Waterloo, IA
12.2	W0GEN	Waterloo W0GEN BM	442.8250	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 310037	—	Waterloo, IA
12.2	W0EL	Waterloo W0EL BM	444.7000	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister DMR-MARC	—	Waterloo, IA
13.1	W0MG	Cedar Falls CFU W0MG BM	443.7250	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 311919	—	Cedar Falls, IA
13.2	W0MG	Cedar Falls Util W0MG	146.9400	-0.6	TONE 136.5	FM (analog)		—	Cedar Falls, IA
14.0	W0ALO	Waterloo SF Hosp W0ALO	927.0125	-25	TSQL 136.5	FM (analog) (FM,P25)		—	Waterloo, IA
17.7	NK0T	Cedar Falls NK0T	224.9000	-1.6	TONE 136.5	FM (analog)		—	Cedar Falls, IA
21.7	KC0RMS	Independence KC0RMS BM	442.9000	+5	none	FM (analog) (DMR,FM)	BrandMeister 311913	—	Independence, IA
22.4	KC0RMS	Independence KC0RMS	145.3300	-0.6	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Independence, IA
26.3	W0OEL	Fayette W0OEL	147.3450	+0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Fayette, IA
26.4	W0OEL	Fayette W0OEL BM	443.9500	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 311914	—	Fayette, IA
28.3	W0IW	Parkersburg W0IW WIRES-X	444.6500	+5	TONE 136.5	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)	WIRES-X 35873	—	Parkersburg, IA
28.7	W0RBK Listed as W0RBK/R	Reinbeck HS W0RBK AllStar	146.6550	-0.6	TSQL 136.5	FM (analog)	AllStar 66229 EchoLink 780302 AllStar 42069	—	Reinbeck, IA
29.0	WA0TPN	Reinbeck WA0TPN AllStar	146.6550	-0.6	TONE 136.5	FM (analog)	AllStar 66229	—	Reinbeck, IA
34.2	W0RBK	Grundy Center HS W0RBK Central-US	443.8750	+5	CC1	DMR	Central-US	—	Grundy Center, IA
35.1	KD0DKS	Garrison KD0DKS EchoLink	145.2300	-0.6	TONE 141.3	FM (analog)	EchoLink 156410	—	Garrison, IA
41.9	WB0EMJ	Ackley WB0EMJ	223.8500	-1.6	TSQL 136.5	FM (analog)		—	Ackley, IA
41.9	WB0EMJ	Ackley WB0EMJ	443.7500	+5	TSQL 136.5	FM (analog)		—	Ackley, IA
41.9	WB0EMJ	Ackley WB0EMJ BM	448.0500	-5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 311915	—	Ackley, IA
41.9	WB0EMJ	Ackley WB0EMJ	145.1100	-0.6	none	FM (analog)		—	Ackley, IA
41.9	WB0EMJ	Ackley WB0EMJ AllStar	147.2550	+0.6	TSQL 136.5	FM (analog)	AllStar 46829	—	Ackley, IA
44.4	W0II	Manchester W0II	147.3000	+0.6	none	FM (analog)		—	Manchester, IA
45.5	N0TCA	Toledo N0TCA AllStar	146.7150	-0.6	TONE 114.8	FM (analog)	AllStar 48987	—	Toledo, IA
46.7	WA0VBM	Marshalltown WA0VBM BM	433.9500	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 3205666	—	Marshalltown, IA
47.4	W0BW	Union W0BW BM	441.3500	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 321370803	—	Union, IA
47.5	NM5PB	Central City NM5PB AllStar	442.9500	+5	DCS 612	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)	AllStar 526790 EchoLink 293882	—	Central City, IA
48.2	N0MA	Cedar Rapids N0MA AllStar	443.8000	+5	TONE 192.8	FM (analog)	AllStar 42186	—	Cedar Rapids, IA
49.3	K0RTF	Decorah K0RTF	146.6700	-0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Decorah, IA
14.0	W0ALO offline	Waterloo W0ALO DCI	444.9000	+5	CC1	DMR	DCI	—	Waterloo, IA
15.1	W0GEN offline	Waterloo W0GEN BM	443.2750	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 310038	—	Waterloo, IA
29.1	W0RBK offline	Reinbeck W0RBK BM	444.8750	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 311937	—	Reinbeck, IA
38.0	N0RJJ offline	Dumont N0RJJ	145.4300	-0.6	TONE 136.5	FM (analog)		—	Dumont, IA
38.8	NO3R offline	Vinton NO3R BM	442.0000	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 311904	—	Vinton, IA