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)KF4ARD HAM 📻 GMRS
General class
licensed since 1995 (31 yrs)
Sumter, SC
Grid EM93tw
Active on 3 nets
LoTW user
eQSL AG
GMRS WRAB503
67 repeaters within 50 mi
🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Jun 1, 2035. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Jun 2, 2037.
📬 QSL: LoTW user · last upload Sep 27, 2024 · eQSL AG member · QRZ · HamQTH
Currently held by Charles A Francis · 1 holder on record
🗓 Active on 3 nets · last heard Oct 8, 2026
Current holder: Charles A Francis
Held KF4ARD Jun 1, 1995 → present · first licensed Jun 1, 1995 as KF4ARD · 1 license · FRN 0013128848
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- Licensee
- Charles A Francis
- Address
- 660 Mallard Dr
Sumter, SC 29150
- FRN
- 0013128848
- Last granted
- May 7, 2025
- Effective
- May 7, 2025
- Last action
- May 7, 2025
FCC actions (6)
- May 7, 2025 — License renewed LIREN
- Jul 21, 2020 — License modified LIMOD
- Mar 12, 2015 — License renewed LIREN
- Mar 4, 2015 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 22, 2005 — License renewed LIREN
- Mar 22, 2005 — FCC action LITIN
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 Oct 26, 1995 → Apr 17, 2003 · 15 discs
KF4ARD · Technician · issued Jun 1, 1995, expires Jun 1, 2005
CHARLES A. FRANCIS
660 MALLARD DR, SUMTER, SC 29150
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
- Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 11, 2026 · 49 snapshots · as KF4ARD
CHARLES A FRANCIS
660 MALLARD DR, SUMTER, SC 29150
Nets
| Net | When | Frequency | Role | Times | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHEART - Thursday | Thu 8:15 AM · Thu 8:45 AM ET | 147.345 | Checked in | 1 | 2026-10-08 |
| NWS Midlands Skywarn Weather Net | Tue 7:00 PM ET | Various | Checked in | 1 | 2026-09-08 |
| SCHEART NET THURSDAY AM | Thu 8:30 AM · Thu 8:45 AM ET | 441.525 | Checked in | 1 | 2026-09-03 |
From nets logged with NetLogger since the start of collection.
📡 On the Air: APRS, Digital & WSPR Spots
No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for KF4ARD in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of KF4ARD beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.
📻 GMRS Repeaters within 50 Miles
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | RP15 | 462.550 | 141.3 | WRDG771 | Sumter, SC · Kaitlynn's Cafe | Open | On the air |
| 41 | RP18 | 462.625 | 79.7 | WRQU236 | Florence, SC | Open | On the air |
| 44 | RP15 | 462.550 | 141.3 | WRMX283 | Kershaw, SC · Kershaw Builders Supply | Open | On the air |
| 44 | RP20 | 462.675 | 123.0 | WQOY993 | Cleveland, SC · Caesars Head | Closed | On the air |
| 44 | RP18 | 462.625 | 141.3 | WRAM265 | Rock Hill, SC · Newport | Open | On the air |
| 44 | RP19 | 462.650 | D165 | WRFH302 | Travelers Rest, SC · Paris Mountain | Closed | On the air |
| 44 | RP18 | 462.625 | 141.3 | WRJI479 | Ballentine, SC · Lake Murray | Open | On the air |
| 45 | RP18 | 462.625 | D134 | WSKM324 | St Stephen, SC · Russellville Tower | Open | On the air |
| 48 | RP15 | 462.550 | 103.5 | WSBP556 | Lexington, SC · Lake Murray Dam | Open | On the air |
Repeaters within 50 Miles
67 repeaters within 50 miles of this address, most active 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
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| Miles | Call | Name | Output | Offset | Tone | Mode | Networks | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 | W4FTK | Sumter W4FTK AllStar |
443.3000 | +5 | DCS 315 | FM (analog) | AllStar 40040 EchoLink 367365 🗓 2 nets | 2 nets · 643 check-ins · 265 stations | Sumter, SC |
| 9.0 | W4FTK | Wedgefield W4FTK AllStar |
147.0600 | +0.6 | DCS 315 | FM (analog) | AllStar 40040 EchoLink 367365 🗓 2 nets | 2 nets · 643 check-ins · 265 stations | Wedgefield, SC |
| 36.9 | W4FTK | Columbia W4FTK AllStar |
442.8750 | +5 | DCS 315 | FM (analog) | AllStar 40040 EchoLink 367365 🗓 2 nets | 2 nets · 643 check-ins · 265 stations | Columbia, SC |
| 38.5 | W4FTK | Blythewood W4FTK AllStar |
443.6500 | +5 | DCS 315 | FM (analog) | AllStar 40040 EchoLink 367365 🗓 2 nets | 2 nets · 643 check-ins · 265 stations | Blythewood, SC |
| 3.3 | WR4SC | Sumter WR4SC |
147.0150 | +0.6 | TSQL 156.7 | FM (analog) | 🗓 2 nets | 2 nets · 254 check-ins · 104 stations | Sumter, SC |
| 8.0 | WR4SC | Sumter WR4SC NC-PRN |
442.3125 | +5 | CC1 | DMR | NC-PRN 🗓 2 nets | 2 nets · 254 check-ins · 104 stations | Sumter, SC |
| 33.6 | WR4SC | Columbia WR4SC |
441.7250 | +5 | TONE 91.5 | FM (analog) | 🗓 2 nets | 2 nets · 254 check-ins · 104 stations | Columbia, SC |
| 33.6 | WR4SC | Columbia WR4SC NC-PRN |
442.5125 | +5 | CC1 | DMR | NC-PRN 🗓 2 nets | 2 nets · 254 check-ins · 104 stations | Columbia, SC |
| 36.1 | WR4SC | Orangeburg WR4SC |
146.8800 | -0.6 | TSQL 123.0 | FM (analog) | 🗓 2 nets | 2 nets · 254 check-ins · 104 stations | Orangeburg, SC |
| 36.1 | WR4SC | Orangeburg WR4SC NC-PRN |
440.5875 | +5 | CC1 | DMR | NC-PRN 🗓 2 nets | 2 nets · 254 check-ins · 104 stations | Orangeburg, SC |
| 36.1 | WR4SC | Orangeburg WR4SC |
441.7500 | +5 | TONE 123.0 | FM (analog) | 🗓 2 nets | 2 nets · 254 check-ins · 104 stations | Orangeburg, SC |
| 36.9 | WR4SC | Columbia Capital WR4SC NC-PRN |
440.6125 | +5 | CC1 | DMR | NC-PRN 🗓 2 nets | 2 nets · 254 check-ins · 104 stations | Columbia, SC |
| 37.1 | WR4SC | Lake City WR4SC NC-PRN |
440.6375 | +5 | CC1 | DMR | NC-PRN 🗓 2 nets | 2 nets · 254 check-ins · 104 stations | Lake City, SC |
| 44.7 | WR4SC | Florence WR4SC |
146.6850 | -0.6 | TSQL 91.5 | FM (analog) | 🗓 2 nets | 2 nets · 254 check-ins · 104 stations | Florence, SC |
| 44.7 | WR4SC | Florence WR4SC NC-PRN |
442.1625 | +5 | CC1 | DMR | NC-PRN 🗓 2 nets | 2 nets · 254 check-ins · 104 stations | Florence, SC |
| 26.4 | W4CAE | Fort Jackson W4CAE |
146.7750 | -0.6 | TSQL 156.7 | FM (analog) | 🗓 3 nets | 3 nets · 113 check-ins · 46 stations | Fort Jackson, SC |
| 36.9 | W4CAE | Columbia W4CAE AllStar |
147.3300 | +0.6 | TSQL 156.7 | FM (analog) | AllStar 494460 🗓 3 nets | 3 nets · 113 check-ins · 46 stations | Columbia, SC |
| 44.6 | KK4B | Russellville KK4B |
147.3000 | +0.6 | TSQL 162.2 | FM (analog) | 🗓 2 nets | 2 nets · 47 check-ins · 26 stations | Russellville, SC |
| 1.0 | W4GL | Sumter W4GL |
441.9500 | +5 | none | D-STAR | — | Sumter, SC | |
| 2.5 | W4GL | Wedgefield W4GL |
145.4300 | -0.6 | TSQL 156.7 | FM (analog) | — | Wedgefield, SC | |
| 3.3 | W4GL | Sumter Tuomey W4GL |
146.6400 | -0.6 | TONE 156.7 | FM (analog) | — | Sumter, SC | |
| 3.3 | W4GL | Sumter WRJA W4GL |
444.1500 | +5 | TSQL 123.0 | FM (analog) (FM,DV) | — | Sumter, SC | |
| 8.0 | W4GL | Sumter W4GL |
147.0150 | +0.6 | TSQL 156.7 | FM (analog) | — | Sumter, SC | |
| 19.7 | KM4ABW | Manning Hosp KM4ABW |
145.1500 | -0.6 | TSQL 91.5 | FM (analog) | — | Manning, SC | |
| 25.5 | W4APE Offline | Lucknow W4APE EchoLink |
146.9250 | -0.6 | TONE 123.0 | FM (analog) | EchoLink 779467 | — | Lucknow, SC |
| 25.7 | KI4RAX | Lugoff KI4RAX |
146.8200 | -0.6 | TSQL 91.5 | FM (analog) (FM,C4FM) | — | Lugoff, SC | |
| 25.7 | KI4RAX | Lugoff KI4RAX |
441.8000 | +5 | none | D-STAR (DV,DMR) | — | Lugoff, SC | |
| 26.0 | N7GZT | Saint Hemlock rd N7GZT AllStar |
442.7750 | +5 | TSQL 156.7 | FM (analog) | AllStar 637120 | — | Saint Matthews, SC |
| 28.2 | KI4IVP | Elgin KI4IVP WIRES-X |
147.2400 | +0.6 | TSQL 103.5 | FM (analog) (FM,C4FM) | WIRES-X 18449 | — | Elgin, SC |
| 28.3 | N7GZT | Saint Matthews N7GZT |
53.2100 | -1 | none | FM (analog) | — | Saint Matthews, SC | |
| 28.3 | AD4U | Saint Matthews AD4U |
146.6700 | -0.6 | TSQL 156.7 | FM (analog) | — | Saint Matthews, SC | |
| 29.1 | KJ4BWK | Saint Matthews KJ4BWK |
145.4000 | -0.6 | none | D-STAR | — | Saint Matthews, SC | |
| 30.1 | no call listed | Florence AllStar |
29.6000 | simplex | CC0 | DMR | AllStar 29419 EchoLink 41809 AllStar 49643 | — | Florence, SC |
| 30.1 | KA3KDL | Hartsville KA3KDL AllStar |
146.6250 | -0.6 | TSQL 114.8 | FM (analog) | AllStar 29419 EchoLink 41809 | — | Hartsville, SC |
| 30.2 | KJ4BWK | Columbia KJ4BWK |
442.2000 | +5 | none | D-STAR | — | Columbia, SC | |
| 30.2 | KJ4BWK | Columbia KJ4BWK |
1282.2250 | +12 | none | D-STAR | — | Columbia, SC | |
| 32.3 | KQ4MVG | Timmonsville KQ4MVG |
147.3150 | +0.6 | TSQL 77.0 | FM (analog) | — | Timmonsville, SC | |
| 33.5 | W4APE | Greeleyville W4APE EchoLink |
145.2300 | -0.6 | TONE 123.0 | FM (analog) | EchoLink 779467 | — | Greeleyville, SC |
| 33.7 | W4ULH | Hartsville Carol W4ULH |
442.3500 | +5 | TONE 162.2 | FM (analog) | — | Hartsville, SC | |
| 34.1 | KJ4QLH | Vance KJ4QLH |
146.8050 | -0.6 | TSQL 156.7 | FM (analog) | — | Vance, SC | |
| 34.1 | WD4KFD | Florence I-95/Rt WD4KFD |
442.5250 | +5 | TONE 210.7 | FM (analog) | — | Florence, SC | |
| 34.8 | KQ4MKW | Darlington S Ca KQ4MKW BM |
445.5125 | -5 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 321045702 | — | Darlington, South Ca, SC |
| 35.3 | N7GZT | Vance N7GZT AllStar |
442.2000 | +5 | DCS 023 | FM (analog) | AllStar 637122 AllStar 637121 | — | Vance, SC |
| 35.8 | W4APE | Greeleyville W4APE |
444.7500 | +5 | TSQL 123.0 | FM (analog) | — | Greeleyville, SC | |
| 36.2 | KJ4QLH | Orangeburg /Calh KJ4QLH |
147.3900 | +0.6 | TSQL 156.7 | FM (analog) | — | Orangeburg, SC | |
| 36.8 | W4EAE | Cayce W4EAE |
433.1000 | +5 | CC1 | DMR | — | Cayce, SC | |
| 36.8 | W4EAE | Cayce W4EAE |
443.1000 | +5 | none | D-STAR (DMR,DV) | — | Cayce, SC | |
| 36.9 | K4HI | Columbia K4HI WIRES-X |
147.3600 | +0.6 | TSQL 100.0 | FM (analog) | WIRES-X 64927 | — | Columbia, SC |
| 36.9 | K9OH | Columbia K9OH AllStar |
444.8750 | +5 | TSQL 91.5 | FM (analog) | AllStar 417861 | — | Columbia, SC |
| 36.9 | N4EOY Offline | Columbia N4EOY |
224.9000 | -1.6 | none | FM (analog) | — | Columbia, SC | |
| 38.8 | W4EAE Offline | Cayce W4EAE IRLP |
147.5100 | simplex | TSQL 131.8 | FM (analog) | IRLP 8255 | — | Cayce, SC |
| 38.8 | WX4ARC | Florence WX4ARC TGIF |
442.2875 | +5 | CC1 | DMR | TGIF | — | Florence, SC |
| 39.9 | KB4RRC | Florence KB4RRC |
147.2550 | +0.6 | TSQL 162.2 | FM (analog) | — | Florence, SC | |
| 39.9 | KB4RRC | Darlington FDTC KB4RRC |
444.8000 | +5 | TSQL 91.5 | FM (analog) | — | Darlington, SC | |
| 40.2 | NE4SC Offline | Kingstree NE4SC |
145.3100 | -0.6 | TONE 123.0 | FM (analog) | — | Kingstree, SC | |
| 40.2 | W4APE | Florence W4APE EchoLink |
147.1950 | +0.6 | TONE 123.0 | FM (analog) | EchoLink 779467 | — | Florence, SC |
| 40.3 | W4ULH | Florence MUSC W4ULH |
444.0000 | +5 | TONE 123.0 | FM (analog) | — | Florence, SC | |
| 40.7 | KB4RRC | Florence City KB4RRC |
146.9700 | -0.6 | TONE 167.9 | FM (analog) | — | Florence, SC | |
| 41.0 | KJ4OEF | Florence MRM Ctr KJ4OEF |
444.8500 | +5 | TSQL 162.2 | FM (analog) | — | Florence, SC | |
| 41.6 | W4DZF | Columbia St W4DZF |
145.2700 | -0.6 | DCS 632 | FM (analog) | — | Columbia, SC | |
| 41.7 | KJ4OEF | Darlington KJ4OEF |
444.6000 | +5 | TONE 162.2 | FM (analog) | — | Darlington, SC | |
| 42.4 | KA4GDW | Bowman KA4GDW |
224.7800 | -1.6 | TSQL 179.9 | FM (analog) | — | Bowman, SC | |
| 43.1 | KA4GDW | Bowman KA4GDW |
146.8350 | -0.6 | TSQL 179.9 | FM (analog) | — | Bowman, SC | |
| 44.7 | W4ULH | Florence WJPM W4ULH |
146.8500 | -0.6 | TSQL 123.0 | FM (analog) | — | Florence, SC | |
| 44.7 | W4APE | Florence W4APE EchoLink |
442.0500 | +5 | TONE 123.0 | FM (analog) | EchoLink 779467 | — | Florence, SC |
| 44.8 | KG4GKY Offline | West Columbia KG4GKY IRLP |
446.8750 | simplex | TSQL 79.7 | FM (analog) | IRLP 4045 | — | West Columbia, SC |
| 48.2 | KJ4QLH | Neeses KJ4QLH |
147.0900 | +0.6 | TONE 156.7 | FM (analog) | — | Neeses, SC |