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)KH6AK HAM
Amateur Extra class
licensed since 1986 (40 yrs)
KH6AK since 2025 · previously K7DWJ
Hawaiian Ocean View, HI
Grid BK29cc
34 repeaters within 50 mi
🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Dec 12, 2035. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Dec 13, 2037.
📬 QSL: no LoTW uploads on record · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH
📝 KH6AK has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Nov 24, 2025 · what was requested
Currently held by WAYNE J FRETWELL · 2 holders on record
Current holder: WAYNE J FRETWELL
Held KH6AK Dec 12, 2025 → present
· first licensed Feb 25, 1986 as K7DWJ
· 2 licenses · FRN 0012575650
📖 In the printed callbooks since 1961 as K7DWJ, before the FCC's online records
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- Licensee
- WAYNE J FRETWELL
- Address
- PO Box 6308
92-8598 Reef Pkwy
Hawaiian Ocean View, HI 96737
- FRN
- 0012575650
- Previous call
- K7DWJ (Advanced)
- Last granted
- Dec 12, 2025
- Effective
- Dec 12, 2025
- Last action
- Dec 12, 2025
FCC actions (2)
- Dec 12, 2025 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Dec 12, 2025 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- WAYNE J FRETWELL
- Address
- PO Box 6308
92-8598 Reef Pkwy
Hawaiian Ocean View, HI 96737
- FRN
- 0012575650
- Last granted
- Apr 11, 2016
- Effective
- Nov 19, 2025
- Last action
- Dec 12, 2025
FCC actions (9)
- Dec 12, 2025 — License canceled LICAN
- Nov 19, 2025 — License modified LIMOD
- Sep 25, 2025 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 4, 2022 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Apr 11, 2016 — License renewed LIREN
- Feb 11, 2015 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Apr 13, 2006 — License renewed LIREN
- Jan 26, 2005 — FCC action LTSFRN
- Jan 26, 2005 — Administrative update LIAUA
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 27, 1996 → Apr 17, 2003 · 13 discs
K7DWJ · Advanced · issued May 17, 1996, expires May 17, 2006
WAYNE J. FRETWELL
980 SW HILLCROFT AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97225 - Seen Sep 9, 1993 → Apr 21, 1996 · 6 discs
K7DWJ · Advanced · issued Feb 25, 1986, expires Feb 25, 1996
WAYNE J FRETWELL
980 SW HILLCROFT AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97225
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
- Seen Apr 27, 2024 → Oct 4, 2026 · 14 snapshots · as K7DWJ
WAYNE J FRETWELL
PO Box 6308
92-8598 Reef Pkwy, Hawaiian Ocean View, HI 96737 - Seen Mar 28, 2015 → Apr 16, 2022 · 24 snapshots · as K7DWJ
WAYNE J FRETWELL
5261 Genoa Av, Pahrump, NV 89060 - Seen May 27, 2010 → May 22, 2014 · 11 snapshots · as K7DWJ
WAYNE J FRETWELL
322 Buckskin CT., Nampa, ID 83687 - Seen Nov 7, 2004 · 1 snapshot · as K7DWJ
WAYNE J FRETWELL
980 SW HILLCROFT AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97225
Previous holder: Masaaki Masuda
Held KH6AK Mar 8, 1988 → Dec 23, 2017
· first licensed Mar 8, 1988 as KH6AK
· 1 license · FRN 0017223298
📖 In the printed callbooks since 1981 as KH6AK, before the FCC's online records
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- Licensee
- Masaaki Masuda
- Address
- 264 Palua Loop
Hilo, HI 96720-5546
- FRN
- 0017223298
- Last granted
- Dec 11, 2007
- Effective
- Dec 11, 2007
- Last action
- Dec 24, 2019
FCC actions (3)
- Dec 24, 2019 — License expired LIEXP
- Dec 11, 2007 — License renewed LIREN
- Dec 11, 2007 — 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 Mar 9, 1998 → Apr 17, 2003 · 11 discs
KH6AK · Amateur Extra · issued Dec 23, 1997, expires Dec 23, 2007
MASAAKI MASUDA
264 PALUA LOOP, HILO, HI 96720-5546 - Seen Sep 9, 1993 → Apr 4, 1997 · 8 discs
KH6AK · Amateur Extra · issued Mar 8, 1988, expires Mar 8, 1998
MASAAKI MASUDA
264 PALUA LOOP, HILO, HI 96720
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
- Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 48 snapshots · as KH6AK
MASAAKI MASUDA
264 PALUA LOOP, HILO, HI 96720-5546
KH6AK 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
KH6AK · class E
Masaaki Masuda 264 Palua Loop
Hilo, HI 96720
1997 p.1146 - 1994 → 1996 · 2 editions
KH6AK · class E
Masaaki Masuda
264 Palua Loop, Hilo, HI 96720
1994 p.992, 1996 p.1107 - 1993 · 1 edition
KH6AK · class E
Masaaki Masuda
164 Palua Loop, Hilo, HI 96710
1993 p.939 - 1992 · 1 edition
KH6AK · class E
Masaaki Masuda 1 164 Palua Loop
Hilo, HI 96720
1992 p.867 - 1988 · 1 edition
KH6AK · class E
Masaaki Masuda
264 Palua Loop, Hilo Hi 9671d
Winter 1988 p.756 - 1985 · 1 edition
KH6AK · class E
Masaaki Masuda
164 Palua Loop, Hilo Hi %710 Portland, OR 97115
Winter 1985 p.724 - 1983 · 1 edition
KH6AK · class E
Frank J Dowling
8545 Marshall St, Rosemead, CA 91770
Winter 1983 p.696 - 1981 → 1982 · 2 editions
KH6AK · class E
Masaaki Masuda
264 Palua Loop, Hilo, HI 96720
1981 p.584, Winter 1982 p.675 - 1969 · 1 edition
KH6AK · class T
G Wall Ac I' H. Yokota
3176 Hue Lani Or, Honolulu 96622
Summer 1969 p.640 - 1963 · 1 edition
KH6AK
Russell E. Calhoun
P 0 Box 3168. Honolulu 2, Oahu
Summer 1963 p.610 - 1962 · 1 edition
KH6AK
R U S S E L L E . C A L H O U N
P 0 Box 3 1 6 8, H O N O L U L U 2 T Oahu
Fall 1962 p.554 - 1961 · 1 edition
KH6AK
Russell Ee Calhoun
P 0 Box 31681 Honolulu 2, Oahu
Fall 1961 p.608 - 1960 → 1961 · 2 editions
KH6AK
Russell E. Calhount P 0 Sax 3168t Honolulu 2t Oahu
Winter 1960 p.547, Spring 1961 p.582 - 1959 · 1 edition
KH6AK
Russell E
Calhoun, P. O, Box 3168, Honolulu 2, Oahu
Spring 1959 p.98 - 1955 → 1957 · 2 editions
KH6AK
Russell E. Calhoun
1519- A Thurston St., Honolulu, Oahu
Fall 1955 p.436, Fall 1957 p.517 - 1954 · 1 edition
KH6AK
Russell E. Cal_houn
23 Palmyra Drive, Honolulu
Spring 1954 p.372 - 1953 · 1 edition
KH6AK
Frank F. Merrill
441 Kuiliouou Road, Honolulu
Fall 1953 p.359 - 1950 → 1951 · 2 editions
KH6AK
Russell E. Calhoun
411 1st St., Naval Housing, Honolulu
Summer 1950 p.264, Spring 1951 p.306 - None · 1 edition
KH6AK · class E
Masaaki Masuda
264 Palua Loop, Hilo
None p.619
Vanity Applications Filed by KH6AK
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 Nov 24, 2025
Granted Dec 12, 2025
0011793219 |
K7DWJ · WAYNE J FRETWELL
· Amateur Extra
PO Box 6308 · 92-8598 Reef Pkwy, Hawaiian Ocean View, HI 96737
|
Granted
got KH6AK
|
Others Requesting KH6AK
5 applications listed KH6AK as a choice, newest first.
| Filed | Award | Applicant | Choice # | KH6AK | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | K7DWJ · WAYNE J FRETWELL · Hawaiian Ocean View, HI | 1 | Granted | Granted this call |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Mar 29, 2025 | WH6HAI · Hugo M Reis · Naalehu, HI | 3 | Not granted | They got KH6HA (choice 1) |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Feb 16, 2024 | WH6GTM · DON T HARAGUCHI · HONOLULU, HI | 22 | Not granted | They got KH6OX (choice 1) |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Feb 16, 2024 | WH6GTM · DON T HARAGUCHI · HONOLULU, HI | 18 | Not granted | They got KH6OX (choice 1) |
| Aug 26, 2021 | Sep 13, 2021 | WH6DLP · Michael R Hadmack · Honolulu, HI | 4 | Not granted | They got KH6ET (choice 1) |
📡 On the Air: APRS, Digital & WSPR Spots
No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for KH6AK in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of KH6AK beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.
Repeaters within 50 Miles
34 repeaters within 50 miles of this address, most active 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | NH6M | HOVE NH6M AllStar |
147.3000 | +0.6 | TONE 103.5 | FM (analog) | AllStar 28376 | — | HOVE, HI |
| 1.4 | WH6FC | Ocean View WH6FC |
145.2900 | -0.6 | TSQL 100.0 | FM (analog) | — | Ocean View, HI | |
| 1.5 | KH7MS Offline | Honaunau Captain KH7MS BM |
444.9500 | +5 | CC1 | DMR (C4FM,DMR,P25) | BrandMeister 310538 BrandMeister 310745 BrandMeister 312379 BrandMeister 314123 BrandMeister 314407 BrandMeister 311174 BrandMeister 312229 BrandMeister 312289 BrandMeister 312441 BrandMeister 314428 | — | Honaunau, HI |
| 3.1 | KH6FA | Ocean View KH6FA AllStar |
147.3000 | +0.6 | TONE 103.5 | FM (analog) | AllStar 60158 | — | Ocean View, HI |
| 8.9 | KH7MS Listed as KH7MS - VHF |
Kailua-Kona Lani KH7MS BM |
145.4100 | -0.6 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 310863 | — | Kailua-Kona, HI |
| 11.8 | NH7GX | Naalehu NH7GX AllStar |
442.2000 | +5 | TONE 110.9 | FM (analog) | AllStar 52625 | — | Naalehu, HI |
| 15.6 | AJ0T | Pahala Hawaii AJ0T AllStar |
446.1750 | simplex | TONE 110.9 | FM (analog) | AllStar 46523 | — | Pahala, Hawaii., HI |
| 18.4 | KH6EJ | Kau KH6EJ |
444.6000 | +5 | none | FM (analog) | — | Kau, HI | |
| 24.9 | WH7CD | Kailua-Kona WH7CD AllStar |
147.5700 | simplex | TSQL 100.0 | FM (analog) | IRLP 3212 AllStar 27373 | — | Kailua-Kona, HI |
| 25.2 | KH6COM | Pu'u Niaunau KH6COM |
442.6000 | +5 | TONE 136.5 | FM (analog) | — | Pu'u Niaunau, HI | |
| 26.6 | KH6SB | Captain Cook HI KH6SB BM |
441.2500 | +5 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 319446601 | — | Captain Cook, HI BK2, HI |
| 26.8 | AH6CP | Mauna Loa AH6CP Hawaii-Trb |
444.7500 | +5 | TONE 103.5 | FM (analog) (DMR,FM) | Hawaii-Trbo | — | Mauna Loa, HI |
| 27.1 | WH6TAT | Captain Cook WH6TAT AllStar |
146.3600 | +0.6 | TONE 107.2 | FM (analog) | AllStar 41190 | — | Captain Cook, HI |
| 27.3 | KH6BFD Offline | Kailua Kona KH6BFD BM |
442.6500 | +5 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 314136 | — | Kailua Kona, HI |
| 28.6 | WH6WF | Captain Cook WH6WF AllStar |
442.3250 | +5 | TONE 100.0 | FM (analog) | AllStar 43168 | — | Captain Cook, HI |
| 29.8 | KH7MS Listed as KH7MS - KONA |
Kealakekua KH7MS BM |
443.4000 | +5 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 312240 BrandMeister 312289 BrandMeister 311551 | — | Kealakekua, HI |
| 36.8 | KH7MS | Kailua-Kona Holu KH7MS AllStar |
442.0000 | +5 | TONE 100.0 | FM (analog) (DMR,FM) | AllStar 28764 | — | Kailua-Kona, HI |
| 36.8 | KH7MS | Holualoa KH7MS BM |
443.4750 | +5 | CC5 | DMR (C4FM,DMR,P25) | BrandMeister 312441 | — | Holualoa, HI |
| 37.0 | WH6ECW | Volcano WH6ECW |
442.1500 | +5 | none | FM (analog) | — | Volcano, HI | |
| 37.0 | KH6BFD Offline | Kailua Kona KH6BFD BM |
927.1125 | -25 | CC15 | DMR | BrandMeister 312458 | — | Kailua Kona, HI |
| 37.2 | KH7MS | Kailua-Kona KH7MS BM |
444.4000 | +5 | CC1 | DMR (C4FM,DMR,P25) | BrandMeister 314428 BrandMeister 312199 | — | Kailua-Kona, HI |
| 38.0 | WH6FM | Hawaii WH6FM AllStar |
146.8200 | -0.6 | TONE 100.0 | FM (analog) | AllStar 27582 | — | Hawaii, HI |
| 38.3 | WH7BR Offline | Volcano WH7BR IRLP |
144.4400 | simplex | TSQL 100.0 | FM (analog) | IRLP 8281 | — | Volcano, HI |
| 39.5 | WH6DEW Offline | Kailua-Kona WH6DEW BM |
444.2000 | +5 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 311546 | — | Kailua-Kona, HI |
| 39.5 | KH6BFD | Kailua-Kona KH6BFD AllStar |
927.1375 | -25 | DCS 411 | FM (analog) | AllStar 2221 AllStar 41783 | — | Kailua-Kona, HI |
| 39.5 | NO7BS Offline | Kailua-Kona NO7BS |
927.2125 | -25 | DCS 411 | FM (analog) | — | Kailua-Kona, HI | |
| 39.6 | NH6M | Kailua-Kona NH6M AllStar |
146.7000 | -0.6 | TONE 110.9 | FM (analog) | AllStar 28377 | — | Kailua-Kona, HI |
| 39.6 | WH6FC | Kailua-Kona WH6FC |
146.6600 | -0.6 | TONE 100.0 | FM (analog) | — | Kailua-Kona, HI | |
| 39.9 | KH7HO | Kailua KH7HO SF-TRBO |
443.9750 | +5 | CC0 | DMR | SF-TRBO | — | Kailua, HI |
| 40.2 | KH6EJ | Volcano Kulani KH6EJ AllStar |
146.7600 | -0.6 | TONE 100.0 | FM (analog) | AllStar 503160 | — | Volcano, HI |
| 43.1 | KH6BFD Offline | Kailua Kona KH6BFD BM |
444.6750 | +5 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 311367 | — | Kailua Kona, HI |
| 47.0 | AH6GG | Glenwood AH6GG |
442.0250 | +5 | TONE 156.7 | FM (analog) | — | Glenwood, HI | |
| 47.1 | AH6GG | Glenwood AH6GG |
147.0000 | +0.6 | TONE 141.3 | FM (analog) | — | Glenwood, HI | |
| 49.3 | KH6EJ | Kohala Parker KH6EJ |
444.4500 | +5 | TONE 88.5 | FM (analog) | — | Kohala, HI |