N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 6:02 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 2, 2026) · next update tomorrow 6:00 am CDT

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NB6R HAM

Amateur Extra class licensed since 2017 (9 yrs) NB6R since 2018 · previously WH6FQD Apo, AE LoTW user eQSL AG

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Apr 3, 2028. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Apr 4, 2030.

📬 QSL: LoTW user · last upload Mar 29, 2025 · eQSL AG member · QRZ · HamQTH

📝 NB6R has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Mar 16, 2018 · what was requested

Currently held by Joshua M Becker · 2 holders on record

Current holder: Joshua M Becker

Held NB6R Apr 3, 2018 → present · first licensed Nov 16, 2017 as WH6FQD · 2 licenses · FRN 0026964296

📦 Moved: Pearl City, HI → Apo, AE

NB6R Active Amateur Extra · vanity Apr 3, 2018 → expires Apr 3, 2028

Licensee
Joshua M Becker

Address
PSC 427 BOX 3426
APO, AE 09630-0035

FRN
0026964296

Previous call
WH6FQD (Technician)

Last granted
Apr 3, 2018

Effective
Dec 9, 2025

Last action
Dec 9, 2025
FCC actions (6)
- Dec 9, 2025 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 8, 2023 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jul 11, 2023 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Dec 22, 2020 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Apr 3, 2018 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Apr 3, 2018 — License issued LIISS
WH6FQD Canceled Amateur Extra Nov 16, 2017 → Apr 3, 2018 (canceled)

Licensee
Joshua M Becker

Address
3714 Elm Drive
Pearl City, HI 96782
21.4512, -157.9156 (ZIP center) · Grid BL11bk · CQ 31 · ITU 61 · map ↗

FRN
0026964296

Last granted
Nov 16, 2017

Effective
Mar 16, 2018

Last action
Apr 3, 2018
FCC actions (4)
- Apr 3, 2018 — License canceled LICAN
- Mar 16, 2018 — License modified LIMOD
- Nov 16, 2017 — License issued LIISS
- Nov 16, 2017 — 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 NB6R
Joshua M Becker
PSC 427 BOX 3426, APO, AE 09630-0035
Seen Jan 2, 2018 → Sep 27, 2026 · 21 snapshots · as WH6FQD
Joshua M Becker
3714 Elm Drive, Pearl City, HI 96782
21.4512, -157.9156 (ZIP center) · Grid BL11bk · CQ 31 · ITU 61 · map ↗
Seen Apr 27, 2024 → Sep 25, 2025 · 10 snapshots · as NB6R
Joshua M Becker
289 Helen Loggie Ln, Eastsound, WA 98245
48.6692, -122.9120 (ZIP center) · Grid CN88nq · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗
Seen Apr 16, 2022 · 1 snapshot · as NB6R
Joshua M Becker
CMR 467 Box 5786, APO, AE 09096

Previous holder: Richard Beym

Held NB6R Jan 11, 2006 → Mar 14, 2016 · first licensed Jan 11, 2006 as NB6R · 1 license · FRN 0014521132

NB6R Expired Amateur Extra Jan 11, 2006 → Mar 14, 2016 (expired)

Licensee
Richard Beym

Address
17651 Caminito Hercuba
San Diego, CA 92128
32.9970, -117.0730 (ZIP center) · Grid DM12lx · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0014521132

Last granted
Jan 11, 2006

Effective
Jan 11, 2006

Last action
Mar 15, 2018
FCC actions (3)
- Mar 15, 2018 — License expired LIEXP
- Jan 11, 2006 — License renewed LIREN
- Jan 11, 2006 — FCC action LITIN

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 NB6R
RICHARD BEYM
17651 CAMINITO HERCUBA, SAN DIEGO, CA 92128
32.9970, -117.0730 (ZIP center) · Grid DM12lx · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by NB6R

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 16, 2018 Granted Apr 3, 2018 0008136994	WH6FQD · Joshua M Becker · Amateur Extra 3714 Elm Drive, Pearl City, HI 96782 21.4512, -157.9156 (ZIP center) · Grid BL11bk · CQ 31 · ITU 61 · map ↗	1.NB6R ✓ granted 2.WQ6B held 3.WU6P held 4.KH6K held 5.NR2O held 6.NR8P held 7.NM9A held 8.AF2Q held 9.KJ3X held 10.NT7Q held 11.NI0L held 12.NQ0W held 13.WU0Q held 14.AI6B held 15.NK6P held 16.NQ6C held 17.WB6B held 18.WM6Y held 19.WO6T held 20.WR6Q held 21.KN8E held 22.KY8H held 23.NT8Y held 24.KX7W held 25.KE3L held	Granted got NB6R

Others requesting NB6R

6 applications listed NB6R as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
May 15, 2026	Jun 2, 2026	KA6BJR · Michael J Rogers · Santa Barbara, CA	3	Granted
Mar 22, 2018	Apr 9, 2018	AJ6BV · Tianhao Xiao · Fremont, CA	2	Granted
Mar 21, 2018	Apr 8, 2018	AJ6CA · Nianfeng Li · Sunnyvale, CA	1	Granted
Mar 16, 2018	Apr 3, 2018	WH6FQD · Joshua M Becker · Pearl City, HI	1	Granted
Mar 15, 2018	Apr 2, 2018	KK6DSW · Timothy B Powell · Sunnyvale, CA	3	Granted
Sep 24, 2015	Oct 12, 2015	KB2WYL · LOREN R COTY · Fortuna, CA	1	Dismissed

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for NB6R in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of NB6R beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.