N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 6:02 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 2, 2026) · next update today 7:15 am CDT

Ask: HAMs within 5 miles of N9TPB · Extra class operators in Madison, WI · or try N9TPB · K9* wildcards · Smith, John · 0004797601 (FRN) · 53703 · Madison, WI

KL7VB HAM

✅ Available for a vanity request — free since Mar 25, 2024.

2x2 call: Advanced and Amateur Extra licensees can request it. No pending applications list it.

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

Not currently held · 2 holders on record · available since Mar 25, 2024

Previous holder: VIRGIL W HOPPE

Held KL7VB Mar 24, 2012 → Mar 24, 2022 · first licensed Sep 22, 1992 as NL7VB · 4 licenses · FRN 0006835839

KL7VB Expired Advanced · vanity Mar 24, 2012 → Mar 24, 2022 (expired)

Licensee
VIRGIL W HOPPE

Address
PO Box 55194
NORTH POLE, AK 99705
64.7739, -147.2676 (ZIP center) · Grid BP64is · CQ 1 · ITU 1 · map ↗

FRN
0006835839

Previous call
KC9VB (General)

Last granted
Mar 24, 2012

Effective
Mar 24, 2012

Last action
Mar 26, 2024
FCC actions (3)
- Mar 26, 2024 — License expired LIEXP
- Mar 24, 2012 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Mar 24, 2012 — License issued LIISS
📦 Moved: Mellen, WI → North Pole, AK

KC9VB Canceled Advanced · vanity Oct 27, 2007 → Mar 24, 2012 (canceled)

Licensee
VIRGIL W HOPPE

Address
PO Box 55194
NORTH POLE, AK 99705
64.7739, -147.2676 (ZIP center) · Grid BP64is · CQ 1 · ITU 1 · map ↗

FRN
0006835839

Previous call
KL7VB (General)

Last granted
Oct 27, 2007

Effective
Mar 6, 2012

Last action
Mar 24, 2012
FCC actions (6)
- Mar 24, 2012 — License canceled LICAN
- Mar 6, 2012 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 6, 2012 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 5, 2012 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Oct 27, 2007 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Oct 27, 2007 — License issued LIISS
📦 Moved: Fairbanks, AK → Mellen, WI

KL7VB Canceled Advanced · vanity Apr 28, 2002 → Oct 27, 2007 (canceled)

Licensee
VIRGIL W HOPPE

Address
74175 HWY 77 EAST
MELLEN, WI 54546
46.2873, -90.7490 (ZIP center) · Grid EN46pg · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0006835839

Previous call
NL7VB (General)

Last granted
Apr 28, 2002

Effective
Jan 28, 2005

Last action
Oct 27, 2007
FCC actions (4)
- Oct 27, 2007 — License canceled LICAN
- Jan 28, 2005 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Apr 28, 2002 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Apr 28, 2002 — License issued LIISS
NL7VB Canceled Advanced Sep 22, 1992 → Apr 28, 2002 (canceled)

Licensee
VIRGIL W HOPPE

Address
1001 JOYCE DR
FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
67.3758, -149.7280 (ZIP center) · Grid BP57dj · CQ 1 · ITU 1 · map ↗

FRN
0006835839

Previous call
WL7BYW (General)

Last granted
Sep 22, 1992

Effective
Apr 3, 2002

Last action
Apr 28, 2002
FCC actions (3)
- Apr 28, 2002 — License canceled LICAN
- Apr 3, 2002 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Apr 3, 2002 — FCC action LITIN

Address history

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

Seen May 28, 2012 → Sep 27, 2026 · 86 snapshots · as KC9VB
VIRGIL W HOPPE
PO Box 55194
NORTH POLE, AK 99705
64.7739, -147.2676 (ZIP center) · Grid BP64is · CQ 1 · ITU 1 · map ↗
Seen May 27, 2010 → Sep 27, 2026 · 49 snapshots · as KL7VB
VIRGIL W HOPPE
74175 HWY 77 EAST, MELLEN, WI 54546
46.2873, -90.7490 (ZIP center) · Grid EN46pg · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Sep 27, 2026 · 48 snapshots · as NL7VB
VIRGIL W HOPPE
1001 JOYCE DR, FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
67.3758, -149.7280 (ZIP center) · Grid BP57dj · CQ 1 · ITU 1 · map ↗

Previous holder: HARRY F GILMORE

Held KL7VB Oct 6, 1987 → Oct 6, 1997 · first licensed Oct 6, 1987 as KL7VB · 1 license · no FRN on file (pre-2001 records)

KL7VB Expired Technician Plus Oct 6, 1987 → Oct 6, 1997 (expired)

Licensee
HARRY F GILMORE

Address
PO Box 212304
ANCHORAGE, AK 99521

Last granted
Oct 6, 1987

Effective
Oct 6, 1987

Last action
Oct 7, 1999
FCC actions (1)
- Oct 7, 1999 — License expired LIEXP

Address history

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

Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Sep 27, 2026 · 47 snapshots · as KL7VB
HARRY F GILMORE
PO Box 212304
ANCHORAGE, AK 99521

Others requesting KL7VB

2 applications listed KL7VB as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Mar 6, 2012	Mar 24, 2012	KC9VB · VIRGIL W HOPPE · NORTH POLE, AK	1	Granted
Apr 10, 2002	Apr 28, 2002	NL7VB · VIRGIL W HOPPE · FAIRBANKS, AK	1	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for KL7VB in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of KL7VB beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.