N9TPB FCC License Search

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KL7HBC HAM

Technician class licensed since 1999 (27 yrs) KL7HBC since 2017 · previously KD7HBC Delta Junction, AK Grid BP73ik 6 repeaters within 50 mi

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Jan 21, 2027. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Jan 22, 2029.

📬 QSL: no LoTW uploads on record · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH

📝 KL7HBC has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Jan 3, 2017 · what was requested

Currently held by Michael L Prestegard · 2 holders on record

Current holder: Michael L Prestegard

Held KL7HBC Jan 21, 2017 → present · first licensed Nov 23, 1999 as KD7HBC · 2 licenses · FRN 0002128171

KL7HBC Active Technician · vanity Jan 21, 2017 → expires Jan 21, 2027

Licensee
Michael L Prestegard

Address
PO Box 690
2505 East Taxiway
Delta Junction, AK 99737-0690
63.4433, -145.2962 (ZIP center) · Grid BP73ik · CQ 1 · ITU 1 · map ↗

FRN
0002128171

Previous call
KD7HBC

Last granted
Jan 21, 2017

Effective
Jan 21, 2017

Last action
Jan 21, 2017
FCC actions (2)
- Jan 21, 2017 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jan 21, 2017 — License issued LIISS
KD7HBC Canceled Technician Nov 23, 1999 → Jan 21, 2017 (canceled)

Licensee
Michael L Prestegard

Address
PO Box 690
2505 East Taxiway
Delta Junction, AK 99737-0690
63.4433, -145.2962 (ZIP center) · Grid BP73ik · CQ 1 · ITU 1 · map ↗

FRN
0002128171

Last granted
Oct 21, 2009

Effective
Oct 21, 2009

Last action
Jan 21, 2017
FCC actions (4)
- Jan 21, 2017 — License canceled LICAN
- Oct 21, 2009 — License renewed LIREN
- Jun 10, 2005 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 23, 1999 — License issued LIISS

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
KD7HBC · Technician · issued Nov 23, 1999, expires Nov 23, 2009
Michael L. Prestegard
739 218th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98053

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 · 69 snapshots · as KD7HBC
Michael L Prestegard
PO Box 690
2505 East Taxiway, Delta Junction, AK 99737-0690
63.4433, -145.2962 (ZIP center) · Grid BP73ik · CQ 1 · ITU 1 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 · 1 snapshot · as KD7HBC
Michael L Prestegard
739 218th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98053
47.6687, -122.0151 (ZIP center) · Grid CN87xq · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

Previous holder: THOMAS A BUSCH

Held KL7HBC Mar 22, 1988 → Dec 9, 1998 · first licensed Mar 22, 1988 as KL7HBC · 2 licenses · FRN 0018253294
📖 In the printed callbooks since 1971 as KL7HBC, before the FCC's online records

📦 Moved: , None → Anchorage, AK

NL7H Expired Amateur Extra · vanity Dec 9, 1998 → Dec 9, 2018 (expired)

Licensee
THOMAS A BUSCH

Address
3116 Pleasant Dr
Anchorage, AK 99502
61.1637, -149.9966 (ZIP center) · Grid BP51ad · CQ 1 · ITU 1 · map ↗

FRN
0018253294

Previous call
KL7HBC (Advanced)

Last granted
Nov 8, 2008

Effective
Nov 8, 2008

Last action
Dec 10, 2020
FCC actions (3)
- Dec 10, 2020 — License expired LIEXP
- Nov 8, 2008 — License renewed LIREN
- Nov 7, 2008 — FCC action LITIN
KL7HBC Canceled Amateur Extra Mar 22, 1988 → Dec 9, 1998 (canceled)

Licensee
THOMAS A BUSCH

Address

Last granted

Effective

Last action

Callbook Records, 1993–2003

Seen Apr 7, 1999 → Apr 17, 2003 · 9 discs
NL7H · Amateur Extra · issued Dec 9, 1998, expires Dec 9, 2008 · previously KL7HBC (Advanced)
THOMAS A. BUSCH
PO BOX 1017, NOME, AK 99762
Seen Mar 9, 1998 → Nov 11, 1998 · 2 discs
KL7HBC · Advanced · issued Dec 15, 1997, expires Dec 15, 2007
THOMAS A BUSCH
PO BOX 1017, NOME, AK 99762
Seen Sep 9, 1993 → Apr 4, 1997 · 8 discs
KL7HBC · Advanced · issued Mar 22, 1988, expires Mar 22, 1998
THOMAS A BUSCH
POB 1017, NOME, AK 99762

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 · 47 snapshots · as NL7H
THOMAS A BUSCH
3116 Pleasant Dr, Anchorage, AK 99502
61.1637, -149.9966 (ZIP center) · Grid BP51ad · CQ 1 · ITU 1 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 48 snapshots · as KL7HBC
THOMAS A BUSCH
Seen Nov 7, 2004 · 1 snapshot · as NL7H
THOMAS A BUSCH
PO Box 1017
NOME, AK 99762
64.7398, -164.6543 (ZIP center) · Grid AP74qr · CQ 1 · ITU 1 · map ↗

KL7HBC 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.

1994 · 1 edition
KL7HBC · class A
Thomas A Busch
Pob 1017, Nome, AK 99762
1994 p.1304
1992 · 1 edition
KL7HBC · class A
Thomas A Usc
17, Nome, AK 99762
1992 p.1136
1991 · 1 edition
KL7HBC · class A
Thomas A Busch
Pob 1017, Nome, AK 99762
Winter 1991 p.1093
1990 · 1 edition
KL7HBC · class A
Thomas A Busch
Pqb 1017, Nome Ii, 99762 T Vicky S Phillips, Pqb 1097, Aurora, UT 84620
Winter 1990 p.1008
1983 → 1989 · 6 editions
KL7HBC · class A
Thomas A Busch
Pob 1017, Nome, AK 99762
Winter 1983 p.896, Winter 1984 p.934, Winter 1986 p.935, Winter 1987 p.948, Winter 1988 p.979, Winter 1989 p.995
1980 → 1982 · 3 editions
KL7HBC · class A
Thomas A Busch
Box 988, Nome, AK 99762
Winter 1980 p.831, 1981 p.769, Winter 1982 p.869
1979 · 1 edition
KL7HBC · class A
Thomas A Busch
Box 986, Nome 99762
Winter 1979 p.527
1971 → 1977 · 7 editions
KL7HBC · class A
Thomas A Busch
Box 101, Nome 9g162
Fall 1971 p.629, Winter 1972 p.635, Winter 1973 p.634, 1974 p.657, Winter 1975 p.626, Winter 1976 p.636, Winter 1977 p.690
None · 1 edition
KL7HBC · class A
Thomas A Busch
Pob 1017, Nome, AK 99762
None p.818

Vanity Applications Filed by KL7HBC

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 3, 2017 Granted Jan 21, 2017 0007608045	KD7HBC · Michael L Prestegard · Technician PO Box 690 · 2505 East Taxiway, Delta Junction, AK 99737-0690 63.4433, -145.2962 (ZIP center) · Grid BP73ik · CQ 1 · ITU 1 · map ↗	1.KL7HBC ✓ Granted 2.KL7HBC ✓ Granted 3.KL7HBC ✓ Granted 4.KL7HBC ✓ Granted 5.KL7HBC ✓ Granted 6.KL7HBC ✓ Granted 7.KL7HBC ✓ Granted 8.KL7HBC ✓ Granted 9.KL7HBC ✓ Granted 10.KL7HBC ✓ Granted 11.KL7HBC ✓ Granted 12.KL7HBC ✓ Granted 13.KL7HBC ✓ Granted 14.KL7HBC ✓ Granted 15.KL7HBC ✓ Granted 16.KL7HBC ✓ Granted 17.KL7HBC ✓ Granted 18.KL7HBC ✓ Granted 19.KL7HBC ✓ Granted 20.KL7HBC ✓ Granted 21.KL7HBC ✓ Granted 22.KL7HBC ✓ Granted 23.KL7HBC ✓ Granted 24.KL7HBC ✓ Granted 25.KL7HBC ✓ Granted	Granted got KL7HBC

Others Requesting KL7HBC

25 applications listed KL7HBC as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	KL7HBC	Result
Jan 3, 2017	Jan 21, 2017	KD7HBC · Michael L Prestegard · Delta Junction, AK	3	Granted	Granted this call
Jan 3, 2017	Jan 21, 2017	KD7HBC · Michael L Prestegard · Delta Junction, AK	2	Granted	Granted this call
Jan 3, 2017	Jan 21, 2017	KD7HBC · Michael L Prestegard · Delta Junction, AK	1	Granted	Granted this call
Jan 3, 2017	Jan 21, 2017	KD7HBC · Michael L Prestegard · Delta Junction, AK	25	Granted	Granted this call
Jan 3, 2017	Jan 21, 2017	KD7HBC · Michael L Prestegard · Delta Junction, AK	24	Granted	Granted this call
Jan 3, 2017	Jan 21, 2017	KD7HBC · Michael L Prestegard · Delta Junction, AK	23	Granted	Granted this call
Jan 3, 2017	Jan 21, 2017	KD7HBC · Michael L Prestegard · Delta Junction, AK	22	Granted	Granted this call
Jan 3, 2017	Jan 21, 2017	KD7HBC · Michael L Prestegard · Delta Junction, AK	21	Granted	Granted this call
Jan 3, 2017	Jan 21, 2017	KD7HBC · Michael L Prestegard · Delta Junction, AK	20	Granted	Granted this call
Jan 3, 2017	Jan 21, 2017	KD7HBC · Michael L Prestegard · Delta Junction, AK	19	Granted	Granted this call
Jan 3, 2017	Jan 21, 2017	KD7HBC · Michael L Prestegard · Delta Junction, AK	18	Granted	Granted this call
Jan 3, 2017	Jan 21, 2017	KD7HBC · Michael L Prestegard · Delta Junction, AK	17	Granted	Granted this call
Jan 3, 2017	Jan 21, 2017	KD7HBC · Michael L Prestegard · Delta Junction, AK	16	Granted	Granted this call
Jan 3, 2017	Jan 21, 2017	KD7HBC · Michael L Prestegard · Delta Junction, AK	15	Granted	Granted this call
Jan 3, 2017	Jan 21, 2017	KD7HBC · Michael L Prestegard · Delta Junction, AK	14	Granted	Granted this call
Jan 3, 2017	Jan 21, 2017	KD7HBC · Michael L Prestegard · Delta Junction, AK	13	Granted	Granted this call
Jan 3, 2017	Jan 21, 2017	KD7HBC · Michael L Prestegard · Delta Junction, AK	12	Granted	Granted this call
Jan 3, 2017	Jan 21, 2017	KD7HBC · Michael L Prestegard · Delta Junction, AK	11	Granted	Granted this call
Jan 3, 2017	Jan 21, 2017	KD7HBC · Michael L Prestegard · Delta Junction, AK	10	Granted	Granted this call
Jan 3, 2017	Jan 21, 2017	KD7HBC · Michael L Prestegard · Delta Junction, AK	9	Granted	Granted this call
Jan 3, 2017	Jan 21, 2017	KD7HBC · Michael L Prestegard · Delta Junction, AK	8	Granted	Granted this call
Jan 3, 2017	Jan 21, 2017	KD7HBC · Michael L Prestegard · Delta Junction, AK	7	Granted	Granted this call
Jan 3, 2017	Jan 21, 2017	KD7HBC · Michael L Prestegard · Delta Junction, AK	6	Granted	Granted this call
Jan 3, 2017	Jan 21, 2017	KD7HBC · Michael L Prestegard · Delta Junction, AK	5	Granted	Granted this call
Jan 3, 2017	Jan 21, 2017	KD7HBC · Michael L Prestegard · Delta Junction, AK	4	Granted	Granted this call

📡 On the Air: APRS, Digital & WSPR Spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for KL7HBC in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of KL7HBC beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.

Repeaters within 50 Miles

6 repeaters within 50 miles of this ZIP code, 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 · center is the ZIP code (approximate) · click a dot for the repeater's page

● confirmed on the air · ● probably · ● reported off the air · no dot = unknown (hover a dot for the evidence)

Miles	Call	Name	Output	Offset	Tone	Mode	Networks	Activity	Location
42.3	KL2AV	Delta Junction KL2AV	444.7000	+5	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Delta Junction, AK
43.0	KL7DRC	Delta Junction KL7DRC	147.0300	+0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Delta Junction, AK
43.2	KL2AV	Delta Junction KL2AV	444.6000	+5	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Delta Junction, AK
43.2	KL2AV	Delta Junction KL2AV	927.0125	-25	TONE 114.8	FM (analog)		—	Delta Junction, AK
43.2	KL2AV Offline	Delta Junction KL2AV	146.7600	-0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Delta Junction, AK
43.2	KL2AV	Delta junction KL2AV North-Amer	444.8000	+5	CC1	DMR	North-America	—	Delta junction, AK