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

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

N7SWX HAM 📻 GMRS

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Also a GMRS licensee

WRQH738

Active until Apr 26, 2032 · same FCC Registration Number (FRN) · GMRS covers the licensee's immediate family

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Nov 16, 2032. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Nov 17, 2034.

📬 QSL: LoTW: uploads as K9RJT, last Sep 12, 2026 · not eQSL AG

📝 N7SWX has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Oct 29, 2012 · what was requested

Currently held by ROBERT J THOMAS · 2 holders on record

Current holder: ROBERT J THOMAS

Held N7SWX Nov 16, 2012 → present · first licensed Mar 23, 2009 as KD8KMT · 4 licenses · FRN 0007702913

📦 Moved: Billings, Mt, MT → Billings, MT

N7SWX Active General · vanity Nov 16, 2012 → expires Nov 16, 2032

Licensee
ROBERT J THOMAS

Address
751 Starlight Dr
Billings, MT 59101
45.8117, -108.4063 (street) · Grid DN55tt · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0007702913

Previous call
K9RJT (Technician)

Last granted
Nov 9, 2022

Effective
Jan 21, 2026

Last action
Jan 21, 2026
FCC actions (14)
- Jan 21, 2026 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Dec 4, 2024 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 23, 2023 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 9, 2022 — License renewed LIREN
- Mar 30, 2021 — Administrative update LIAUA
- May 20, 2020 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Sep 5, 2018 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Oct 17, 2017 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Sep 20, 2016 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jan 29, 2016 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 18, 2014 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jun 29, 2013 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 16, 2012 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Nov 16, 2012 — License issued LIISS
📦 Moved: Pembine, WI → Billings, Mt, MT

K9RJT Canceled General · vanity Aug 9, 2011 → Nov 16, 2012 (canceled)

Licensee
ROBERT J THOMAS

Address
502 1/2 Lewis Ave.
Billings, MT, MT 59101
45.6071, -108.3415 (ZIP center) · Grid DN55to · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0007702913

Previous call
KC9UNF (Technician)

Last granted
Aug 9, 2011

Effective
Oct 24, 2012

Last action
Nov 16, 2012
FCC actions (8)
- Nov 16, 2012 — License canceled LICAN
- Oct 24, 2012 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jun 22, 2012 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 13, 2012 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 4, 2011 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Aug 10, 2011 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Aug 9, 2011 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Aug 9, 2011 — License issued LIISS
📦 Moved: Armstrong Creek, WI → Pembine, WI

KC9UNF Canceled General Mar 23, 2009 → Aug 9, 2011 (canceled)

Licensee
ROBERT J THOMAS

Address
W7792 Culp Lane
Pembine, WI 54156
45.6104, -87.9442 (ZIP center) · Grid EN65ao · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0007702913

Previous call
KD8KMT (Technician)

Last granted
Mar 23, 2009

Effective
Aug 2, 2011

Last action
Aug 9, 2011
FCC actions (5)
- Aug 9, 2011 — License canceled LICAN
- Aug 2, 2011 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jul 22, 2011 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jul 21, 2011 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT
- Jul 21, 2011 — License issued LIISS
KD8KMT Canceled General Mar 23, 2009 → Jul 21, 2011 (canceled)

Licensee
ROBERT J THOMAS

Address
PO Box 43
ARMSTRONG CREEK, WI 54103
45.6369, -88.5163 (ZIP center) · Grid EN55rp · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0007702913

Last granted
Mar 23, 2009

Effective
Jan 27, 2011

Last action
Jul 21, 2011
FCC actions (10)
- Jul 21, 2011 — License canceled LICAN
- Jan 27, 2011 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Oct 25, 2010 — Administrative update LIAUA
- May 19, 2010 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Feb 23, 2010 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Feb 12, 2010 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Oct 27, 2009 — Administrative update LIAUA
- May 4, 2009 — License modified LIMOD
- Mar 23, 2009 — License issued LIISS
- Mar 23, 2009 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT

Address history

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

Seen Sep 27, 2026 · 1 snapshot · as N7SWX
ROBERT J THOMAS
751 Starlight Dr, Billings, MT 59101
45.8117, -108.4063 (street) · Grid DN55tt · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Jul 26, 2012 → Sep 27, 2026 · 45 snapshots · as K9RJT
ROBERT J THOMAS
502 1/2 Lewis Ave., Billings, MT, MT 59101
45.6071, -108.3415 (ZIP center) · Grid DN55to · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Oct 17, 2011 → Sep 27, 2026 · 45 snapshots · as KD8KMT
ROBERT J THOMAS
PO Box 43
ARMSTRONG CREEK, WI 54103
45.6369, -88.5163 (ZIP center) · Grid EN55rp · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Oct 17, 2011 → Sep 27, 2026 · 45 snapshots · as KC9UNF
ROBERT J THOMAS
W7792 Culp Lane, Pembine, WI 54156
45.6104, -87.9442 (ZIP center) · Grid EN65ao · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Dec 20, 2024 → Sep 25, 2025 · 6 snapshots · as N7SWX
ROBERT J THOMAS
280 Bonnie Ln. Unit 4, Billings, MT 59101
45.6071, -108.3415 (ZIP center) · Grid DN55to · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Apr 27, 2024 → Nov 28, 2024 · 4 snapshots · as N7SWX
ROBERT J THOMAS
1819 19th Street, Two Rivers, WI 54241
44.2159, -87.5947 (ZIP center) · Grid EN64ef · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Oct 17, 2011 → Apr 16, 2022 · 4 snapshots · as N7SWX
ROBERT J THOMAS
W7792 Culp Ln., Pembine, WI 54156
45.6104, -87.9442 (ZIP center) · Grid EN65ao · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Jan 22, 2019 → May 6, 2019 · 2 snapshots · as N7SWX
ROBERT J THOMAS
408 North 6th St. Apt. A, Manitowoc, WI 54220
44.0912, -87.7245 (ZIP center) · Grid EN64dc · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Nov 11, 2017 → Sep 3, 2018 · 4 snapshots · as N7SWX
ROBERT J THOMAS
405 J Waldo Way, Acton, MT 59002
46.0227, -108.6656 (ZIP center) · Grid DN56qa · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Nov 4, 2016 → Sep 5, 2017 · 6 snapshots · as N7SWX
ROBERT J THOMAS
141 North Jackson St. Lot 9, Valders, WI 54245
44.0309, -87.8981 (ZIP center) · Grid EN64ba · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Feb 16, 2016 → Jun 30, 2016 · 4 snapshots · as N7SWX
ROBERT J THOMAS
307 Dominic Dr., Acton, MT 59002
46.0227, -108.6656 (ZIP center) · Grid DN56qa · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Mar 28, 2015 → Jan 14, 2016 · 7 snapshots · as N7SWX
ROBERT J THOMAS
3102 5th Ave. South, Billings, MT 59101
45.6071, -108.3415 (ZIP center) · Grid DN55to · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Oct 22, 2013 → May 22, 2014 · 3 snapshots · as N7SWX
ROBERT J THOMAS
1241 12th Road Apt. C, Bark River, MI 49807
45.6992, -87.2932 (ZIP center) · Grid EN65iq · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen May 27, 2010 · 1 snapshot · as KD8KMT
ROBERT J THOMAS
N15662 COUNTY RD 577, VULCAN, MI 49892
45.7768, -87.7924 (ZIP center) · Grid EN65cs · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Previous holder: JOHN D GRANT

Held N7SWX Jul 16, 1991 → Jul 16, 2001 · first licensed Jul 16, 1991 as N7SWX · 1 license · no FRN on file (pre-2001 records)

N7SWX Expired Technician Plus Jul 16, 1991 → Jul 16, 2001 (expired)

Licensee
JOHN D GRANT

Address
1293 23RD ST
OGDEN, UT 84401
41.2187, -112.0326 (ZIP center) · Grid DN31xf · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

Previous call
KB7NRQ (Novice)

Last granted
Jul 16, 1991

Effective
Jul 16, 1991

Last action
Jul 18, 2003
FCC actions (1)
- Jul 18, 2003 — 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 N7SWX
JOHN D GRANT
1293 23RD ST, OGDEN, UT 84401
41.2187, -112.0326 (ZIP center) · Grid DN31xf · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by N7SWX

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 Oct 29, 2012 Granted Nov 9, 2022 0005466948	K9RJT · ROBERT J THOMAS · General 502 1/2 Lewis Ave., Billings, MT, MT 59101 45.6071, -108.3415 (ZIP center) · Grid DN55to · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.N7SWX ✓ granted	Granted got N7SWX
Filed Jul 21, 2011 Award date was Aug 8, 2011 0004811140	KC9UNF · ROBERT J THOMAS · General 751 Starlight Dr., Billings, MT 59101 45.6071, -108.3415 (ZIP center) · Grid DN55to · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.K9RJT held 2.K9NWP	Granted

Others requesting N7SWX

2 applications listed N7SWX as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Oct 29, 2012	Nov 16, 2012	K9RJT · ROBERT J THOMAS · Billings, MT, MT	1	Granted
Mar 22, 2005	Apr 9, 2005	KG6YOB · Larry S Gibbs · Nipomo, CA	3	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

📍 APRS

N7SWX-N · 1 min ago

50.0000, -3.0000 · 70cm MMDVM Voice (C4FM) 432.10000MHz +0.0000MHz, N7SWX_Pi-Star_ND

Full history on aprs.fi →

📻 GMRS repeaters within 50 miles

2 on the air or of unknown status, closest first · map these & export for a GMRS radio →

Miles	Channel	Output	Tone in	Owner	Location	Access	Status
5	RP15	462.550	141.3	WQOF876	Billings, MT	Open	On the air
7	RP16	462.575	100.0	WRPR982	Billings, MT	Open	On the air

Repeaters within 50 miles

20 repeaters within 50 miles of this address, closest 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
2.3	N7RKK	Billings N7RKK AllStar	147.1000	+0.6	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 539851	—	Billings, MT
2.8	WR7HLN	Billings Emerald WR7HLN BM	449.1000	-5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 314582	—	Billings, MT
3.1	no call listed	Billings Emerald EchoLink	147.1000	+0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)	EchoLink 411161	—	Billings, MT
4.6	KC7NP	Billings KC7NP BM	448.2500	-5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 310450 BrandMeister 312050	—	Billings, MT
5.0	K7EFA	Billings K7EFA	147.2400	+0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Billings, MT
5.0	K7EFA	Billings K7EFA	449.0000	-5	none	D-STAR		—	Billings, MT
5.0	W7JDX	Billings RF Hl W7JDX	449.2500	-5	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Billings, MT
5.8	KF7GFC	BILLINGS KF7GFC BM	439.4500	-5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 3201399	—	BILLINGS, MT
6.3	N7VR	Billings N7VR WIRES-X	449.7500	-5	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)	WIRES-X 92239	—	Billings, MT
6.5	WB7USV	Billings WB7USV BM	448.8500	-5	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog) (DMR,FM)	BrandMeister 313088 BrandMeister 314445	—	Billings, MT
6.5	WB7USV	Billings WB7USV	145.2500	-0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Billings, MT
6.8	KC9RDS	Billings KC9RDS AllStar	434.4000	simplex	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 516190 EchoLink 530358	—	Billings, MT
7.2	N7YHE	Billings N7YHE BM	448.6500	-5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 311396	—	Billings, MT
7.2	KC7AX	Billings KC7AX WIRES-X	447.0000	-5	DG-ID 00-00	Fusion (C4FM)	WIRES-X 35730	—	Billings, MT
11.3	N7RKK	Billings N7RKK AllStar	442.1500	simplex	TONE 192.8	FM (analog)	AllStar 53985 AllStar 539850	—	Billings, MT
25.2	WR7MT	Billings WR7MT	147.0800	+0.6	none	FM (analog)		—	Billings, MT
25.2	KF7FW	Pompeys Pillar KF7FW	147.1800	+0.6	TONE 123.0	FM (analog)		—	Pompeys Pillar, MT
29.6	K7EFA	Roundup Bull Mtn K7EFA	145.4100	-0.6	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Roundup, MT
41.6	N7JAO	Fort Smith N7JAO AllStar	446.1000	simplex	TONE 141.3	FM (analog)	AllStar 62904	—	Fort Smith, MT
4.9	K7EFA offline	Billings US K7EFA	147.3000	+0.6	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Billings, MT

Data courtesy of RepeaterBook.com