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

N9NW

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Dec 31, 2033. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Jan 1, 2036.

📬 QSL: LoTW: uploads as NA0O, last Nov 10, 2025 · eQSL AG as NA0O

📝 N9NW has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Oct 2, 2003 · what was requested

Currently held by JOHN W MEACHEN · 2 holders on record

Current holder: JOHN W MEACHEN

Held N9NW Oct 21, 2003 → present · first licensed Dec 16, 1997 as NA0O · 2 licenses · FRN 0009615147

N9NW Active Amateur Extra · vanity Oct 21, 2003 → expires Dec 31, 2033

Licensee
JOHN W MEACHEN

Address
W14703 Pine RD
WAUSAU, WI 54435
45.4252, -89.3925 (street) · Grid EN55hk · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0009615147

Previous call
NA0O

Last granted
Apr 26, 2024

Effective
Apr 30, 2024

Last action
Apr 30, 2024
FCC actions (5)
- Apr 30, 2024 — FCC action LIAUA
- Apr 26, 2024 — License renewed LIREN
- Dec 31, 2013 — License renewed LIREN
- Oct 21, 2003 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Oct 21, 2003 — License issued LIISS
NA0O Canceled Amateur Extra Dec 16, 1997 → Oct 21, 2003 (canceled)

Licensee
JOHN W MEACHEN

Address
1111 MARQUARDT RD
WAUSAU, WI 54403
45.0185, -89.5251 (ZIP center) · Grid EN55fa · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0009615147

Last granted
Dec 16, 1997

Effective
Dec 16, 1997

Last action
Oct 21, 2003
FCC actions (1)
- Oct 21, 2003 — License canceled LICAN

Address history

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

Seen Jul 1, 2024 → Sep 27, 2026 · 10 snapshots · as N9NW
JOHN W MEACHEN
W14703 Pine RD, WAUSAU, WI 54435
45.4252, -89.3925 (street) · Grid EN55hk · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Sep 27, 2026 · 84 snapshots · as NA0O
JOHN W MEACHEN
1111 MARQUARDT RD, WAUSAU, WI 54403
45.0185, -89.5251 (ZIP center) · Grid EN55fa · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Previous holder: NORMAN WALD

Held N9NW Nov 26, 1996 → Sep 19, 2000 · first licensed Nov 26, 1996 as N9NW · 3 licenses · FRN 0002859346

W9VQ Active Amateur Extra · vanity Feb 3, 2001 → expires Feb 3, 2031

Licensee
NORMAN WALD

Address
2125 W SUMMERDALE AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60625
41.9787, -87.6826 (street) · Grid EN61dx · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0002859346

Previous call
W9EV (Advanced)

Last granted
Nov 13, 2020

Effective
Nov 13, 2020

Last action
Nov 13, 2020
FCC actions (3)
- Nov 13, 2020 — License renewed LIREN
- Dec 4, 2010 — License renewed LIREN
- Feb 3, 2001 — License issued LIISS
W9EV Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity Sep 19, 2000 → Feb 3, 2001 (canceled)

Licensee
NORMAN WALD

Address
2125 W SUMMERDALE
CHICAGO, IL 60625
41.9731, -87.6998 (ZIP center) · Grid EN61dx · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0002859346

Previous call
N9NW (Advanced)

Last granted
Sep 19, 2000

Effective
Sep 19, 2000

Last action
Dec 12, 2012
FCC actions (2)
- Feb 3, 2001 — License canceled LICAN
- Sep 19, 2000 — License issued LIISS
N9NW Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity Nov 26, 1996 → Sep 19, 2000 (canceled)

Licensee
NORMAN WALD

Address
2125 W SUMMERDALE
CHICAGO, IL 60625
41.9731, -87.6998 (ZIP center) · Grid EN61dx · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0002859346

Previous call
WM9X (Advanced)

Last granted
Nov 26, 1996

Effective
Nov 26, 1996

Last action
Apr 26, 2024
FCC actions (1)
- Sep 19, 2000 — License canceled LICAN

Address history

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

Seen Apr 16, 2022 → Sep 27, 2026 · 12 snapshots · as W9VQ
NORMAN WALD
2125 W SUMMERDALE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625
41.9787, -87.6826 (street) · Grid EN61dx · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Sep 27, 2026 · 94 snapshots · as N9NW
NORMAN WALD
2125 W SUMMERDALE, CHICAGO, IL 60625
41.9731, -87.6998 (ZIP center) · Grid EN61dx · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → May 6, 2019 · 35 snapshots · as W9VQ
NORMAN WALD
2125 W SUMMERDALE AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60625
41.9731, -87.6998 (ZIP center) · Grid EN61dx · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by N9NW

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 2, 2003 Granted Apr 26, 2024 0001476193	NA0O · JOHN W MEACHEN · Amateur Extra 1111 MARQUARDT RD, WAUSAU, WI 54403 45.0185, -89.5251 (ZIP center) · Grid EN55fa · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.N9NW ✓ granted 2.N9TG held	Granted got N9NW
Filed Aug 28, 2000 Granted Nov 13, 2020 0000210992	N9NW · NORMAN WALD · Amateur Extra 2125 W SUMMERDALE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 41.9731, -87.6998 (ZIP center) · Grid EN61dx · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.W9EV 2.W9VQ ✓ granted 3.W9VX held 4.W9NWR held 5.W9RNW	Granted got W9VQ

Others requesting N9NW

9 applications listed N9NW as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Jun 17, 2016	Jul 5, 2016	N9JYO · JOHN W STEVENS · PRESCOTT, AZ	11	Dismissed
May 13, 2004	May 31, 2004	KC9DQO · FRANK M ZEMAITIS · DES PLAINES, IL	6	Dismissed
Oct 2, 2003	Oct 20, 2003	NA0O · JOHN W MEACHEN · WAUSAU, WI	1	Granted
Sep 22, 2003	Oct 10, 2003	N6HQ · THOMAS M Overman · Granger, IN	9	Granted
Sep 17, 2003	Oct 5, 2003	AB9HV · Paul A Boling Jr · Muncie, IN	4	Granted
Jun 27, 2003	Jul 15, 2003	N9EXY · BARBARA L SCHUYLER · LAKE ZURICH, IL	4	Granted
Dec 20, 2002	Jan 7, 2003	KC7JPA · RAYMOND J NOVAK · BELLEVUE, WA	2	Granted
Nov 18, 2002	Dec 6, 2002	K9GAK · Gerald A Kendzior Jr · Mukwonago, WI	3	Granted
Sep 16, 2002	Oct 4, 2002	KF4NRG · Billy R Brown · Livingston, TN	25	Granted

Repeaters within 50 miles

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Miles	Call	Output	Offset	Tone	Mode	Networks	Location
4.9	N9TRA	145.4300	-0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		Tomahawk, WI
4.9	N9TRA	444.5750	+5	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)	AllStar 64168	Tomahawk, WI
13.6	WE9COM	146.8950	-0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		Irma, WI
13.7	KC9NW	146.9700	-0.6	TSQL 71.9	FM (analog)		Irma, WI
14.0	KB9QJN	146.6400	-0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog) (FM,P25)	IRLP 4618 AllStar 641492	Irma, WI
14.0	KB9QJN	442.7750	+5	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)	AllStar 641493	Irma, WI
14.0	N9MEA	52.8300	in 51.1300	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		Irma, WI
14.7	KB9QJN	444.5750	+5	TONE 114.8	FM (analog)	FM38 🗓 4 nets	Irma, WI
15.5	KC9HBX	146.9400	-0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		Rhinelander, WI
22.0	N9TEV	147.3150	+0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		Antigo, WI
25.7	W9SM	224.6400	-1.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		Wausau, WI
25.7	W9SM	444.1000	+5	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		Wausau, WI
25.7	W9SM	444.4250	+5	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		Wausau, WI
25.8	W9SM	145.3100	-0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		Antigo, WI
26.5	W9SM	147.1350	+0.6	TONE 114.8	FM (analog)		Wausau, WI
26.7	W9SM	147.2550	+0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		Antigo, WI
29.7	KA9HQE	443.3250	+5	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)		Wausau, WI
31.7	W9RRA	147.1950	+0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog) (DV,FM)	IRLP 4195	Hazelhurst, WI
34.2	KC9HBX	147.1200	+0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		Tripoli, WI
34.3	W9KFD	442.1250	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 310085	Wausau, WI
34.3	W9BCC	443.7500	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 312963	Wausau, WI
34.3	W9RCG	442.1313	+5	CC9	DMR	ChicagoLand	Wausau, WI
34.5	W9SM	52.8900	in 51.1900	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		Wausau, WI
35.4	W9VRC	145.1500	-0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)		Eagle River, WI
37.8	W9BCC	443.0000	+5	CC5	DMR	BrandMeister 314302	Rib Mountain, WI
37.8	W9BCC	146.8200	-0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		Wausau, WI
37.8	W9BCC	1282.1000	-12	none	D-STAR (DV,P25)		Wausau, WI
37.8	W9BCC	145.2450	-0.6	none	D-STAR		Wausau, WI
37.8	W9BCC	442.4688	+5	none	D-STAR		Wausau, WI
37.8	W9BCC	146.7300	-0.6	TSQL 88.5	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)		Wausau, WI
37.8	KC9WSC	146.6250	-0.6	CC5	DMR	BrandMeister 3181304	Ringle, WI
37.8	W9BCC	53.4500	in 51.7500	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)	AllStar 641931	Wausau, WI
37.8	W9BCC	444.3000	+5	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)	IRLP 4380 AllStar 61878 FM38 🗓 4 nets	Wausau, WI
37.8	N9MEA	145.3700	-0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog) (FM,P25)		Wausau, WI
38.0	AA9JR	443.9500	+5	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog) (DMR,FM)	AllStar 505080 BrandMeister 311630	Townsend, WI
38.6	KC9JCH	443.2500	+5	TSQL 88.5	FM (analog)		Arbor Vitae, WI
39.2	KC9NW	147.0600	+0.6	TSQL 85.4	FM (analog)		Wausau, WI
39.2	KC9NW	443.7500	+5	TSQL 71.9	FM (analog)		Wausau, WI
39.2	W9SM	443.5250	+5	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		Wausau, WI
39.2	W9SM	146.8650	-0.6	TONE 114.8	FM (analog)		Rib Mountain, WI
39.5	KD9JHE	444.4000	+5	none	D-STAR		Sayner, WI
39.7	KD9BFP	146.7300	-0.6	DG-ID 02	Fusion (C4FM)	WIRES-X 33636	Rothschild, WI
40.4	KD9JHE	147.3600	+0.6	none	D-STAR	WIN	Sayner, WI
40.4	WI9WIN	444.4000	+5	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		Sayner, WI
40.4	WE9COM	145.1300	-0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		Sayner, WI
40.7	W9BTN	146.7000	-0.6	TONE 114.8	FM (analog)		Lac Du Flambeau, WI
46.8	N9LIE	444.8250	+5	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		Medford, WI
49.8	KA9WDX	443.9750	+5	none	D-STAR (DMR,DV)	BrandMeister 312332	Medford, WI
23.4	KB9QJN offline	145.1900	-0.6	CC5	DMR	BrandMeister 313542 AllStar 641494	Merrill, WI