N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 8:30 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 1, 2026) · next update today 9:45 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

N9FM HAM

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Aug 14, 2030. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Aug 15, 2032.

📬 QSL: LoTW user, last upload Sep 7, 2026 · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH

📝 N9FM has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Jul 27, 2020 · what was requested

Currently held by William S Taylor · 2 holders on record

Current holder: William S Taylor

Held N9FM Aug 14, 2020 → present · first licensed Apr 11, 2002 as KC9BNW · 2 licenses · FRN 0006884449

N9FM Active Amateur Extra · vanity Aug 14, 2020 → expires Aug 14, 2030

Licensee
William S Taylor

Address
PO Box 546
Macomb, IL 61455
40.4404, -90.6379 (ZIP center) · Grid EN40qk · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0006884449

Previous call
KC9BNW (General)

Last granted
Aug 14, 2020

Effective
Aug 14, 2020

Last action
Aug 14, 2020
FCC actions (2)
- Aug 14, 2020 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Aug 14, 2020 — License issued LIISS
KC9BNW Canceled Amateur Extra Apr 11, 2002 → Aug 14, 2020 (canceled)

Licensee
William S Taylor

Address
PO Box 546
Macomb, IL 61455
40.4404, -90.6379 (ZIP center) · Grid EN40qk · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0006884449

Last granted
May 16, 2012

Effective
Jan 22, 2018

Last action
Aug 14, 2020
FCC actions (8)
- Aug 14, 2020 — License canceled LICAN
- Jan 22, 2018 — License modified LIMOD
- Apr 4, 2014 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Feb 28, 2013 — Administrative update LIAUA
- May 16, 2012 — License renewed LIREN
- May 30, 2008 — License modified LIMOD
- Feb 25, 2003 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Apr 11, 2002 — License issued LIISS

Address history

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

Seen May 22, 2014 → Sep 27, 2026 · 48 snapshots · as KC9BNW
William S Taylor
PO Box 546
Macomb, IL 61455
40.4404, -90.6379 (ZIP center) · Grid EN40qk · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Apr 6, 2013 → Mar 28, 2014 · 4 snapshots · as KC9BNW
William S Taylor
631 S. Webster St., Taylorville, IL 62568
39.5597, -89.2870 (ZIP center) · Grid EM59in · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen May 27, 2010 → Feb 18, 2013 · 6 snapshots · as KC9BNW
William S Taylor
1601 E Jackson St Lot 248, Macomb, IL 61455
40.4404, -90.6379 (ZIP center) · Grid EN40qk · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 · 1 snapshot · as KC9BNW
William S Taylor
1601 E. Jackson St., Lot # 248, Macomb, IL 61455
40.4404, -90.6379 (ZIP center) · Grid EN40qk · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Previous holder: ROBERT L WAUGH

Held N9FM Dec 2, 2008 → Jul 24, 2018 · first licensed Dec 2, 2008 as N9FM · 1 license · FRN 0018010942

N9FM Canceled Amateur Extra Dec 2, 2008 → Jul 24, 2018 (canceled)

Licensee
ROBERT L WAUGH

Address
2705 SHERBORNE BLVD
FORT WAYNE, IN 46805-3058
41.1001, -85.1177 (ZIP center) · Grid EN71kc · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0018010942

Last granted
Feb 19, 2009

Effective
Feb 19, 2009

Last action
Jun 24, 2020
FCC actions (4)
- Jun 24, 2020 — Record corrected COR
- Jun 24, 2020 — Record corrected COR
- Feb 19, 2009 — License renewed LIREN
- Dec 2, 2008 — FCC action LTSFRN

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 N9FM
ROBERT L WAUGH
2705 SHERBORNE BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805-3058
41.1001, -85.1177 (ZIP center) · Grid EN71kc · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by N9FM

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 Jul 27, 2020 Granted Aug 14, 2020 0009162822	KC9BNW · William S Taylor · Amateur Extra PO Box 546 · Macomb, IL 61455 40.4404, -90.6379 (ZIP center) · Grid EN40qk · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.N9FM ✓ granted 2.WT9X held	Granted got N9FM

Others requesting N9FM

8 applications listed N9FM as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Jul 27, 2020	Aug 14, 2020	KB9KHM · GEORGE MARK MC GREGOR · Pine Village, IN	1	Dismissed
Jul 27, 2020	Aug 14, 2020	K9NDN · STEPHEN S SMITH · VALLEY FALLS, KS	1	Dismissed
Jul 27, 2020	Aug 14, 2020	KC9BNW · William S Taylor · Macomb, IL	1	Granted
Jul 27, 2020	Aug 14, 2020	AI7BF · Patrick Dupre · Kingston, WA	2	Dismissed
Jul 27, 2020	Aug 14, 2020	KD9PKE · APPLE RIVER AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION · MILLTOWN, WI	2	Dismissed
Jul 27, 2020	Aug 14, 2020	KN9I · GARY G KITCHIN · MONMOUTH, IL	1	Dismissed
Jul 13, 2020	Jul 31, 2020	AC1JI · John L Giulietti · Pawcatuck, CT	16	Granted
Jun 4, 2003	Jun 22, 2003	KC9DGI · FRED J MARTIN · ALGONQUIN, IL	1	Dismissed

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for N9FM in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of N9FM beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.

Repeaters within 50 miles

33 repeaters within 50 miles of this ZIP code, 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
2.7	W9SSP	Macomb WIUM W9SSP	147.0600	+0.6	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Macomb, IL
3.0	WB9TEA	Macomb WIUM WB9TEA	444.3000	+5	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Macomb, IL
26.6	WA2WGY	Carthage WA2WGY AllStar	146.1200	-0.6	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 450171	—	Carthage, IL
27.0	KE9BZG	Elvaston KE9BZG AllStar	145.2100	-0.6	TSQL 97.4	FM (analog) (C4FM,FM)	AllStar 1 IRLP 1	—	Elvaston, IL
27.0	KC9LMF	Carthage KC9LMF EchoLink	147.1050	+0.6	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog) (C4FM,DMR,FM)	EchoLink 137601 🗓 1 net	1 net · 23 check-ins · 17 stations	Carthage, IL
30.6	KC9JIC	Dallas City KC9JIC	145.3300	-0.6	TSQL 82.5	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)		—	Dallas City, IL
31.3	W9ACU	Beardstown W9ACU	146.7150	-0.6	TSQL 123.0	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)		—	Beardstown, IL
31.3	W9ACU	Beardstown W9ACU	443.9500	+5	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Beardstown, IL
32.1	KD9J	Monmouth KD9J	444.3250	+5	TSQL 173.8	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)		—	Monmouth, IL
32.5	KD9J	Monmouth KD9J	146.6550	-0.6	TSQL 173.8	FM (analog)		—	Monmouth, IL
32.7	K9ILS	Canton K9ILS EchoLink	147.2850	+0.6	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)	EchoLink 90660	—	Canton, IL
33.0	KS9A	Illinois KS9A BM	434.1000	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 315940501	—	, IL
33.0	K9ILS	Canton K9ILS BM	444.7250	+5	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog) (DMR,FM)	BrandMeister 312353	—	Canton, IL
35.7	W0LAC	Burlington W0LAC	146.7900	-0.6	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Burlington, IA
36.3	W3JAB	Nauvoo W3JAB	147.2400	+0.6	TSQL 186.2	FM (analog) (FM,P25)		—	Nauvoo, IL
36.5	no call listed	Galva River Illinois	145.4900	-0.6	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Galva, IL
37.7	W9GFD	Galesburg OSF W9GFD	146.4000	+0.6	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)	🗓 1 net	1 net · 3 check-ins · 3 stations	Galesburg, IL
37.7	W9GFD	Galesburg OSF W9GFD	449.4500	-5	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)	🗓 1 net	1 net · 3 check-ins · 3 stations	Galesburg, IL
39.5	WF0RT	Fort Madison WF0RT	146.8650	-0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)		—	Fort Madison, IA
39.6	W9GFD	Galesburg Hawtho W9GFD	147.2100	+0.6	TSQL 107.2	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)	🗓 1 net	1 net · 3 check-ins · 3 stations	Galesburg, IL
39.6	W9GFD	Galesburg Knox W9GFD	147.8100	-0.6	TSQL 107.2	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)	🗓 1 net	1 net · 3 check-ins · 3 stations	Galesburg, IL
40.2	KT9Y	Trivoli KT9Y BM	442.1000	+5	CC12	DMR	BrandMeister 311149	—	Trivoli, IL
40.4	W9GFD	Galesburg St W9GFD WIRES-X	444.4500	+5	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)	WIRES-X 30453 🗓 1 net	1 net · 3 check-ins · 3 stations	Galesburg, IL
40.5	W9GFD	Galesburg St W9GFD	147.0000	-0.6	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)	🗓 1 net	1 net · 3 check-ins · 3 stations	Galesburg, IL
42.7	KE0PVT	Keokuk KE0PVT	442.5000	+5	TONE 146.2	FM (analog)		—	Keokuk, IA
44.2	K9PEO	Glasford Fire K9PEO	146.8500	-0.6	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Glasford, IL
44.6	KE9BPB	Dahinda KE9BPB BM	433.4250	+5	CC12	DMR	BrandMeister 321116701	—	Dahinda, IL
48.1	N0GES	Mediapolis N0GES	444.1000	+5	TSQL 146.2	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)		—	Mediapolis, IA
48.7	W9AWE	Quincy W9AWE	147.1950	+0.6	TSQL 103.5	D-STAR (C4FM,DV)		—	Quincy, IL
30.6	KC9JIC offline	Dallas City KC9JIC	145.2500	-0.6	TSQL 151.4	FM (analog)		—	Dallas City, IL
30.9	KC9JIC offline	Dallas City KC9JIC	224.0200	-1.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Dallas City, IL
30.9	KA9JNG offline	Dallas City KA9JNG	444.9250	+5		Fusion (C4FM)		—	Dallas City, IL
47.9	N0GES offline	Mediapolis N0GES EchoLink	443.1000	+5	TSQL 151.4	FM (analog)	EchoLink 235168	—	Mediapolis, IA