N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 9:42 am CDT (FCC files through Sep 30, 2026) · next update tomorrow 9:15 am CDT

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KF4W

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Jul 28, 2030. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Jul 29, 2032.

📬 QSL: LoTW user, last upload Jul 11, 2023 · not eQSL AG

📝 KF4W has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Jul 21, 2020 · what was requested

Currently held by Michael F Grimsley · 2 holders on record

Current holder: Michael F Grimsley

Held KF4W Jul 28, 2020 → present · first licensed Nov 8, 2001 as KG4KOW · 2 licenses · FRN 0004113700

📦 Moved: Lexington, SC → Columbia, SC

KF4W Active Amateur Extra · vanity Jul 28, 2020 → expires Jul 28, 2030

Licensee
Michael F Grimsley

Address
717 ISAAC ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
34.0671, -80.9957 (street) · Grid EM94mb · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0004113700

Previous call
KG4KOW (General)

Last granted
Jul 28, 2020

Effective
Jul 8, 2021

Last action
Jul 8, 2021
FCC actions (3)
- Jul 8, 2021 — FCC action LIAUA
- Jul 28, 2020 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jul 28, 2020 — License issued LIISS
KG4KOW Canceled Amateur Extra Nov 8, 2001 → Jul 28, 2020 (canceled)

Licensee
Michael F Grimsley

Address
183 SAVANNAH HILLS DR
LEXINGTON, SC 29073-7075
33.8911, -81.2362 (ZIP center) · Grid EM93jv · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0004113700

Last granted
Jun 8, 2011

Effective
Jun 15, 2020

Last action
Jul 28, 2020
FCC actions (9)
- Jul 28, 2020 — License canceled LICAN
- Jun 15, 2020 — License modified LIMOD
- Jun 28, 2016 — FCC action LIAUA
- Aug 7, 2012 — FCC action LIAUA
- Jun 8, 2011 — License renewed LIREN
- Jun 4, 2003 — FCC action LIAUA
- Jul 30, 2002 — FCC action LIAUA
- Jun 12, 2002 — FCC action LIAUA
- Nov 8, 2001 — License modified LIMOD

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 KG4KOW
Michael F Grimsley
183 SAVANNAH HILLS DR, LEXINGTON, SC 29073-7075
33.8911, -81.2362 (ZIP center) · Grid EM93jv · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Apr 16, 2022 → Sep 27, 2026 · 12 snapshots · as KF4W
Michael F Grimsley
717 ISAAC ST, COLUMBIA, SC 29203
34.0671, -80.9957 (street) · Grid EM94mb · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Nov 4, 2016 → May 6, 2019 · 12 snapshots · as KG4KOW
Michael F Grimsley
183 Savannah Hils Dr, Lexington, SC 29073
33.8911, -81.2362 (ZIP center) · Grid EM93jv · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Feb 18, 2013 → Jun 30, 2016 · 17 snapshots · as KG4KOW
Michael F Grimsley
501 Pelham Dr. Apt. M101, Columbia, SC 29209
33.9268, -80.9504 (ZIP center) · Grid EM93mw · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Oct 17, 2011 → Jul 26, 2012 · 4 snapshots · as KG4KOW
Michael F Mayo
501 Pelham Dr. Apt. M101, Columbia, SC 29209
33.9268, -80.9504 (ZIP center) · Grid EM93mw · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → May 27, 2010 · 2 snapshots · as KG4KOW
Michael F Mayo
3721 Maybank St, Columbia, SC 29204
34.0290, -80.9998 (ZIP center) · Grid EM94ma · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Previous holder: JOHN R SHUPE

Held KF4W May 6, 2008 → Jul 9, 2018 · first licensed May 6, 2008 as KF4W · 1 license · FRN 0007414170

KF4W Expired Amateur Extra May 6, 2008 → Jul 9, 2018 (expired)

Licensee
JOHN R SHUPE

Address
3004 SW 2 Court
GAINESVILLE, FL 32601-9058
29.6487, -82.3254 (ZIP center) · Grid EL89up · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0007414170

Last granted
May 6, 2008

Effective
May 6, 2008

Last action
Jul 10, 2020
FCC actions (2)
- Jul 10, 2020 — License expired LIEXP
- May 6, 2008 — License renewed LIREN

Address history

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

Seen May 27, 2010 → Sep 27, 2026 · 46 snapshots · as KF4W
JOHN R SHUPE
3004 SW 2 Court, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601-9058
29.6487, -82.3254 (ZIP center) · Grid EL89up · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 · 1 snapshot · as KF4W
JOHN R SHUPE
5004 NW 37 PL, GAINESVILLE, FL 32606-7202
29.6821, -82.4441 (ZIP center) · Grid EL89sq · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by KF4W

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 Jul 21, 2020 Award date was Aug 8, 2020 0009156833	KG4KOW · Michael F Grimsley · Amateur Extra 183 SAVANNAH HILLS DR, LEXINGTON, SC 29073-7075 33.8911, -81.2362 (ZIP center) · Grid EM93jv · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.NG4Y held	Dismissed
Filed Jul 16, 2020 Award date was Aug 3, 2020 0009150386	KG4KOW · Michael F Grimsley · Amateur Extra 183 SAVANNAH HILLS DR, LEXINGTON, SC 29073-7075 33.8911, -81.2362 (ZIP center) · Grid EM93jv · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.K4NS held	Dismissed
Filed Jul 14, 2020 Award date was Aug 1, 2020 0009148169	KG4KOW · Michael F Grimsley · Amateur Extra 183 SAVANNAH HILLS DR, LEXINGTON, SC 29073-7075 33.8911, -81.2362 (ZIP center) · Grid EM93jv · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.K4NF held	Dismissed
Filed Jul 10, 2020 Granted Jul 28, 2020 0009144138	KG4KOW · Michael F Grimsley · Amateur Extra 183 SAVANNAH HILLS DR, LEXINGTON, SC 29073-7075 33.8911, -81.2362 (ZIP center) · Grid EM93jv · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.KF4W ✓ granted	Granted got KF4W
Filed Jul 6, 2020 Award date was Jul 24, 2020 0009134701	KG4KOW · Michael F Grimsley · Amateur Extra 183 SAVANNAH HILLS DR, LEXINGTON, SC 29073-7075 33.8911, -81.2362 (ZIP center) · Grid EM93jv · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.AI4F held	Dismissed
Filed Jul 6, 2020 Award date was Jul 24, 2020 0009135190	KG4KOW · Michael F Grimsley · Amateur Extra 183 SAVANNAH HILLS DR, LEXINGTON, SC 29073-7075 33.8911, -81.2362 (ZIP center) · Grid EM93jv · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.NR4B held	Dismissed
Filed Jun 29, 2020 Award date was Jul 17, 2020 0009130074	KG4KOW · Michael F Grimsley · Amateur Extra 183 SAVANNAH HILLS DR, LEXINGTON, SC 29073-7075 33.8911, -81.2362 (ZIP center) · Grid EM93jv · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.WT4W held	Dismissed
Filed Jun 23, 2020 Award date was Jul 11, 2020 0009124228	KG4KOW · Michael F Grimsley · Amateur Extra 183 SAVANNAH HILLS DR, LEXINGTON, SC 29073-7075 33.8911, -81.2362 (ZIP center) · Grid EM93jv · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.KQ4R held	Dismissed
Filed Jun 15, 2020 Award date was Jul 3, 2020 0009114118	KG4KOW · Michael F Grimsley · Amateur Extra Attn: Michael Grimsley · PO Box 29073 · 183 Savannah Hills Dr, LEXINGTON, SC 29073 33.8911, -81.2362 (ZIP center) · Grid EM93jv · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.K4YZ held	Dismissed

Others requesting KF4W

12 applications listed KF4W as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Dec 28, 2020	Jan 15, 2021	KF4NKW · CHRISTOPHER M WRIGHT · OPELIKA, AL	1	Dismissed
Jul 27, 2020	Aug 14, 2020	KN4TXQ · Earl J Jacobs · Roswell, GA	1	Dismissed
Jul 17, 2020	Aug 4, 2020	K4XOX · Richard P Andrews · Madison, AL	3	Dismissed
Jul 14, 2020	Aug 1, 2020	K4NSM · STANLEY A BUSH · HENDERSON, NC	1	Dismissed
Jul 13, 2020	Jul 31, 2020	WA8F · ERNEST F WAMSLEY · MACON, GA	1	Dismissed
Jul 10, 2020	Jul 28, 2020	KM5AT · DAVID L HUNKER · BAKER, FL	1	Dismissed
Jul 10, 2020	Jul 28, 2020	KO4DIW · BOBBY G SCOTT JR · HARDY, KY	1	Dismissed
Jul 10, 2020	Jul 28, 2020	KW4GT · JAMES E HOCUT · Cedar Bluff, AL	1	Dismissed
Jul 10, 2020	Jul 28, 2020	N4TPA · STEVEN J BERNIER · TAMPA, FL	1	Granted
Jul 10, 2020	Jul 28, 2020	AD4DQ · Greg L Hockenjos · Vine Grove, KY	1	Dismissed
Jul 10, 2020	Jul 28, 2020	KG4KOW · Michael F Grimsley · LEXINGTON, SC	1	Granted
Nov 13, 2018	Dec 1, 2018	K5PDC · peter d caffrey · portsmouth, VA	3	Dismissed

Repeaters within 50 miles

34 repeaters within 50 miles of this address, closest first · map these & export for a radio →

● repeater · ● this license · ring = 50 miles · click a dot for the repeater's page

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Miles	Call	Output	Offset	Tone	Mode	Networks	Location
5.4	WR4SC	442.5125	+5	CC1	DMR	NC-PRN 🗓 1 net	Columbia, SC
5.4	WR4SC	440.6125	+5	CC1	DMR	NC-PRN 🗓 1 net	Columbia, SC
5.4	KJ4BWK	145.4000	-0.6	none	D-STAR		Columbia, SC
5.4	KJ4BWK	442.2000	+5	none	D-STAR		Columbia, SC
5.4	KJ4BWK	1282.2250	+12	none	D-STAR		Columbia, SC
6.5	KJ4LNJ	444.0750	+5	none	D-STAR		Whitehall, SC
6.5	KJ4LNJ	145.4800	-0.6	none	D-STAR		Beaufort, SC
8.4	W4EAE	433.1000	+5	CC1	DMR		Cayce, SC
8.4	W4EAE	443.1000	+5	none	D-STAR (DMR,DV)		Cayce, SC
25.4	WR4SC	147.2100	+0.6	TSQL 156.7	FM (analog)	🗓 1 net	Little Mountain, SC
25.5	WR4SC	443.5375	+5	CC1	DMR	NC-PRN 🗓 1 net	Little Mountain, SC
30.1	N7GZT	442.7750	+5	TONE 156.7	FM (analog)	AllStar 637120	St. Matthews, SC
30.1	N7GZT	442.2000	+5	TONE 156.7	FM (analog)	AllStar 637122 AllStar 637121	St. Matthews, SC
32.2	W4RRC	147.2550	+0.6	TONE 123.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 50790	Leesville, SC
33.2	KQ4NOR	146.9550	simplex	TONE 186.2	FM (analog)	AllStar 66357	Glymphville, SC
35.5	WR4SC	442.3125	+5	CC1	DMR	NC-PRN 🗓 1 net	Sumter, SC
35.5	W4GL	441.9500	+5	none	D-STAR		Sumter, SC
38.7	KF4NQN	446.6000	-5	TONE 156.7	FM (analog)	AllStar 28575	Monettta, SC
38.8	WR4SC	147.0150	+0.6	TSQL 156.7	FM (analog)	🗓 1 net	Sumter, SC
40.3	WR4SC	440.5875	+5	CC1	DMR	NC-PRN 🗓 1 net	Orangeburg, SC
40.5	W4APE	146.9250	-0.6	TSQL 123.0	FM (analog)		Lucknow/Bishopville, SC
40.6	WR4SC	146.8800	-0.6	TSQL 123.0	FM (analog)	🗓 1 net	Orangeburg, SC
40.6	WR4SC	441.7500	+5	TSQL 123.0	FM (analog)	🗓 1 net	Orangeburg, SC
44.1	W4CHR	145.3100	-0.6	none	FM (analog)	AllStar 530447	CARES Repeater Chester SC, SC
45.8	WR4SC	440.5750	+5	CC1	DMR	🗓 1 net	Chester SC, SC
48.5	KW4BET	52.5700	simplex	TONE 67.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 474344	Lewis, SC
48.5	KW4BET	445.9375	simplex	TONE 67.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 474340	Chester, SC
48.5	KW4BET	442.4750	+5	TSQL 162.2	FM (analog) (DMR,FM)	WIRES-X 36034 IRLP 7609 AllStar 474345 XLX056	Chester, SC
48.5	KW4BET	446.0250	simplex	TSQL 77.0	FM (analog)	IRLP 4481	Chester, SC
48.5	KW4BET	146.5350	simplex	TONE 77.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 474349	Lewis, SC
48.5	KW4BET	442.1750	+5	none	FM (analog)	AllStar 530449	Lewis SC, SC
8.4	W4EAE offline	147.5100	simplex	TSQL 131.8	FM (analog)	IRLP 8255	Cayce, SC
13.8	KG4GKY offline	446.8750	simplex	TSQL 79.7	FM (analog)	IRLP 4045	West Columbia, SC
27.2	KC4GYM offline	224.5600	-1.6	TSQL 162.2	FM (analog)	IRLP 4109	Leesville, SC