N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated yesterday 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

KN6JB HAM 📻 GMRS

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Also a GMRS licensee

WSAL742 WQXU897

Active until Jan 27, 2034 · same FCC Registration Number (FRN) · GMRS covers the licensee's immediate family

Amateur Extra class licensed since 2005 (21 yrs) KN6JB since 2024 · previously N0XXX, KF6BZF Sun Valley, CA LoTW user GMRS WSAL742

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Apr 5, 2034. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Apr 6, 2036.

📬 QSL: LoTW user · last upload Sep 13, 2025 · eQSL AG as N0XXX · QRZ · HamQTH

📝 KN6JB has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Mar 18, 2024 · what was requested

Currently held by Jim Breitbach · 2 holders on record

Current holder: Jim Breitbach

Held KN6JB Apr 5, 2024 → present · first licensed Dec 15, 2005 as KF6BZF · 3 licenses · FRN 0014403471

KN6JB Active Amateur Extra · vanity Apr 5, 2024 → expires Apr 5, 2034

Licensee
Jim Breitbach

Address
PO Box 671
Sun Valley, CA 91353

FRN
0014403471

Previous call
N0XXX (General)

Last granted
Apr 5, 2024

Effective
Apr 5, 2024

Last action
Apr 5, 2024
FCC actions (2)
- Apr 5, 2024 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Apr 5, 2024 — License issued LIISS
N0XXX Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity Jul 16, 2016 → Apr 5, 2024 (canceled)

Licensee
Jim BREITBACH

Address
PO Box 671
Sun Valley, CA 91353

FRN
0014403471

Previous call
KF6BZF (General)

Last granted
Jul 16, 2016

Effective
Apr 5, 2018

Last action
Apr 5, 2024
FCC actions (7)
- Apr 5, 2024 — License canceled LICAN
- Apr 5, 2018 — License modified LIMOD
- Nov 30, 2016 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Oct 14, 2016 — License modified LIMOD
- Sep 13, 2016 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jul 16, 2016 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jul 16, 2016 — License issued LIISS
KF6BZF Canceled Technician Dec 15, 2005 → Jul 16, 2016 (canceled)

Licensee
JAMES P BREITBACH

Address
PO Box 671
Sun Valley, CA 91353

FRN
0014403471

Last granted
Jan 20, 2016

Effective
Jan 26, 2016

Last action
Jul 16, 2016
FCC actions (7)
- Jul 16, 2016 — License canceled LICAN
- Jan 26, 2016 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jan 26, 2016 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jan 20, 2016 — License renewed LIREN
- May 29, 2014 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Dec 15, 2005 — License renewed LIREN
- Dec 15, 2005 — FCC action LITIN

Address history

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

Seen Dec 18, 2016 → Sep 27, 2026 · 34 snapshots · as N0XXX
Jim BREITBACH
PO Box 671, Sun Valley, CA 91353
Seen Feb 16, 2016 → Sep 27, 2026 · 29 snapshots · as KF6BZF
JAMES P BREITBACH
PO Box 671, Sun Valley, CA 91353
Seen Mar 28, 2015 → Jan 14, 2016 · 7 snapshots · as KF6BZF
JAMES P BREITBACH
Attn: General Delivery
8587 FENWICK ST, Sunland, CA 91040
34.2577, -118.3385 (ZIP center) · Grid DM04tg · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → May 22, 2014 · 12 snapshots · as KF6BZF
JAMES P BREITBACH
801 HARRINGTON RD, GLENDALE, CA 91207
34.1679, -118.2442 (ZIP center) · Grid DM04ve · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

Previous holder: RICHARD E LONTKA

Held KN6JB Mar 23, 1993 → Feb 22, 2000 · first licensed Mar 23, 1993 as KN6JB · 2 licenses · FRN 0003469590

W2VMI Active Advanced · vanity Feb 22, 2000 → expires Feb 22, 2030

Licensee
RICHARD E LONTKA

Address
2216 MARGARET CT
REDONDO BEACH, CA 90278
33.8605, -118.3716 (street) · Grid DM03tu · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0003469590

Previous call
KN6JB

Last granted
Dec 13, 2019

Effective
Dec 13, 2019

Last action
Dec 13, 2019
FCC actions (3)
- Dec 13, 2019 — License renewed LIREN
- Dec 2, 2009 — License renewed LIREN
- Feb 22, 2000 — License issued LIISS
KN6JB Canceled Advanced Mar 23, 1993 → Feb 22, 2000 (canceled)

Licensee
RICHARD E LONTKA

Address
2216 MARGARET CT
REDONDO BEACH, CA 90278
33.8605, -118.3716 (street) · Grid DM03tu · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0003469590

Last granted
Mar 23, 1993

Effective
Mar 23, 1993

Last action
Feb 22, 2000
FCC actions (1)
- Feb 22, 2000 — License canceled LICAN

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 · 94 snapshots · as KN6JB
RICHARD E LONTKA
2216 MARGARET CT, REDONDO BEACH, CA 90278
33.8605, -118.3716 (street) · Grid DM03tu · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by KN6JB

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 Mar 18, 2024 Granted Apr 5, 2024 0010981718	N0XXX · Jim Breitbach · Amateur Extra PO Box 671, Sun Valley, CA 91353	1.KN6JB ✓ granted	Granted got KN6JB
Filed Jun 28, 2016 Award date was Jul 16, 2016 0007319200	KF6BZF · JAMES P BREITBACH · Technician PO Box 671, Sun Valley, CA 91353	1.N0XXX held	Granted
Filed Feb 3, 2000 Granted Dec 13, 2019 0000080072	KN6JB · RICHARD E LONTKA · Advanced 2216 MARGARET CT, REDONDO BEACH, CA 90278 33.8605, -118.3716 (street) · Grid DM03tu · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗	1.W2VMI ✓ granted	Granted got W2VMI

Others requesting KN6JB

1 application listed KN6JB as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Mar 18, 2024	Apr 5, 2024	N0XXX · Jim Breitbach · Sun Valley, CA	1	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for KN6JB in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of KN6JB beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.