N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 8:30 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 1, 2026) · next update tomorrow 6:00 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

NC4AB HAM 📻 GMRS

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Also a GMRS licensee

WQVC596

Active until Dec 31, 2029 · same FCC Registration Number (FRN) · GMRS covers the licensee's immediate family

Amateur Extra class licensed since 1997 (29 yrs) NC4AB since 2000 · previously AG4AW, N4ROX Wallburg, NC LoTW user eQSL AG GMRS WQVC596

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Nov 19, 2030. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Nov 20, 2032.

📬 QSL: LoTW user · last upload Sep 13, 2026 · eQSL AG member · QRZ · HamQTH

📝 NC4AB has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Jul 31, 2000 · what was requested

Currently held by Paul A Brinkley · 1 holder on record

Current holder: Paul A Brinkley

Held NC4AB Aug 18, 2000 → present · first licensed Nov 7, 1997 as N4ROX · 3 licenses · FRN 0003979903

📦 Moved: Winston Salem, NC → Wallburg, NC

NC4AB Active Amateur Extra · vanity Aug 18, 2000 → expires Nov 19, 2030

Licensee
Paul A Brinkley

Address
PO Box 502
WALLBURG, NC 27373-0502

FRN
0003979903

Previous call
AG4AW (Technician Plus)

Last granted
Aug 25, 2020

Effective
Aug 25, 2020

Last action
Aug 25, 2020
FCC actions (5)
- Aug 25, 2020 — License renewed LIREN
- Apr 1, 2015 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 19, 2010 — License renewed LIREN
- Mar 9, 2007 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Aug 18, 2000 — License issued LIISS
AG4AW Canceled Amateur Extra Nov 7, 1997 → Aug 18, 2000 (canceled)

Licensee
Paul A Brinkley

Address
366 Lansdowne Pl
Winston Salem, NC 27107
36.0132, -80.1755 (ZIP center) · Grid EM96va · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0003979903

Previous call
N4ROX (Technician Plus)

Last granted
Nov 7, 1997

Effective
Jul 27, 2000

Last action
Aug 18, 2000
FCC actions (2)
- Aug 18, 2000 — License canceled LICAN
- Jul 27, 2000 — License issued LIISS
N4ROX Canceled Technician Plus Nov 7, 1997 → Jul 27, 2000 (canceled)

Licensee
PAUL A BRINKLEY

Address
366 LANSDOWNE PL
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27107
36.0132, -80.1755 (ZIP center) · Grid EM96va · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0003979903

Last granted
Nov 7, 1997

Effective
Nov 7, 1997

Last action
Jul 27, 2000
FCC actions (1)
- Jul 27, 2000 — License canceled LICAN

Address history

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

Seen May 19, 2015 → Sep 27, 2026 · 34 snapshots · as NC4AB
Paul A Brinkley
PO Box 502
WALLBURG, NC 27373-0502
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Sep 27, 2026 · 95 snapshots · as N4ROX
PAUL A BRINKLEY
366 LANSDOWNE PL, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27107
36.0132, -80.1755 (ZIP center) · Grid EM96va · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen May 27, 2010 → Mar 28, 2015 · 12 snapshots · as NC4AB
Paul A Brinkley
2001 Motsinger Road, Winston Salem, NC 27107
36.0132, -80.1755 (ZIP center) · Grid EM96va · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by NC4AB

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 31, 2000 Granted Aug 25, 2020 0000201395	AG4AW · Paul A Brinkley · Amateur Extra 366 Lansdowne Pl, Winston Salem, NC 27107 36.0132, -80.1755 (ZIP center) · Grid EM96va · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.NC4AB ✓ granted 2.AG4H held 3.K4PAB held 4.W4ERP held 5.K4MHZ held 6.KO4P held 7.N4AMP held 8.KV4B held 9.KV4F held 10.NI4S held 11.NU4F held 12.NW4Y held	Granted got NC4AB

Others requesting NC4AB

1 application listed NC4AB as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Jul 31, 2000	Aug 18, 2000	AG4AW · Paul A Brinkley · Winston Salem, NC	1	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for NC4AB in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of NC4AB beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.