N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 7:15 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 4, 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

NE4RD HAM

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Previously held a GMRS license

WQWI906

Expired Sep 11, 2020 · same FCC Registration Number (FRN) · GMRS covers the licensee's immediate family

Amateur Extra class licensed since 2000 (26 yrs) NE4RD since 2009 · previously KE4RGH Billings, MT grid DN55qt LoTW user eQSL AG 20 repeaters within 50 mi

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Oct 31, 2029. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Nov 1, 2031.

📬 QSL: LoTW user · last upload Mar 12, 2026 · eQSL AG member · QRZ · HamQTH

📝 NE4RD has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Oct 13, 2009 · what was requested

Currently held by WILLIAM S STEARNS · 1 holder on record

Current holder: WILLIAM S STEARNS

Held NE4RD Oct 31, 2009 → present · first licensed May 26, 2000 as KE4RGH · 2 licenses · FRN 0001809136

📦 Moved: Land O Lakes, FL → Billings, MT

NE4RD Active Amateur Extra · vanity Oct 31, 2009 → expires Oct 31, 2029

Licensee
WILLIAM S STEARNS

Address
3949 Pine Cove Rd
Billings, MT 59102
45.8006, -108.6154 (street) · Grid DN55qt · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0001809136

Previous call
KE4RGH (General)

Last granted
Sep 5, 2019

Effective
Sep 5, 2019

Last action
Sep 5, 2019
FCC actions (5)
- Sep 5, 2019 — License renewed LIREN
- May 11, 2011 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 18, 2011 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Oct 31, 2009 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Oct 31, 2009 — License issued LIISS
KE4RGH Canceled Amateur Extra May 26, 2000 → Oct 31, 2009 (canceled)

Licensee
WILLIAM S STEARNS

Address
3504 GOLDEN EAGLE DR
LAND O LAKES, FL 34639-9544
28.2654, -82.4232 (ZIP center) · Grid EL88sg · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0001809136

Last granted
Aug 17, 2004

Effective
Sep 8, 2009

Last action
Oct 31, 2009
FCC actions (6)
- Oct 31, 2009 — License canceled LICAN
- Sep 8, 2009 — License modified LIMOD
- Aug 17, 2004 — License renewed LIREN
- Dec 9, 2003 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 1, 2003 — License modified LIMOD
- May 26, 2000 — Administrative update LIAUA

Address history

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

Seen Oct 17, 2011 → Oct 4, 2026 · 46 snapshots · as NE4RD
WILLIAM S STEARNS
3949 Pine Cove Rd, Billings, MT 59102
45.8006, -108.6154 (street) · Grid DN55qt · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 49 snapshots · as KE4RGH
WILLIAM S STEARNS
3504 Golden Eagle Dr, Land O Lakes, FL 34639-9544
28.2654, -82.4232 (ZIP center) · Grid EL88sg · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by NE4RD

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 13, 2009 Granted Sep 5, 2019 0003994737	KE4RGH · WILLIAM S STEARNS · Amateur Extra 3504 GOLDEN EAGLE DR, LAND O LAKES, FL 34639-9544 28.2654, -82.4232 (ZIP center) · Grid EL88sg · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.K4FV held 2.WI4T held 3.NE4RD ✓ granted	Granted got NE4RD

Others requesting NE4RD

5 applications listed NE4RD as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Oct 13, 2009	Oct 31, 2009	KE4RGH · WILLIAM S STEARNS · LAND O LAKES, FL	3	Granted
Jul 2, 2004	Jul 20, 2004	KG4YIX · Randolph A Dinsmore · Woodbridge, VA	6	Granted
Aug 26, 2002	Sep 13, 2002	AB1BL · Bryon S Andersen · Acton, MA	4	Granted
May 17, 2002	Jun 4, 2002	KG4BXJ · RANSOME S DAUGHERTY · MORROW, GA	7	Dismissed
Apr 24, 2000	May 12, 2000	KE4SAF · RAY E DOTSON · NORTHPORT, AL	2	Dismissed

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for NE4RD in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of NE4RD beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.

Repeaters within 50 miles

20 repeaters within 50 miles of this address, closest first · sort: closest · most active · map these & export for a radio →

● confirmed on the air · ● probably · ● reported off the air · ● unknown · ◉ this license · ring = 50 miles · click a dot for the repeater's page

● confirmed on the air · ● probably · ● reported off the air · no dot = unknown (hover a dot for the evidence)

Miles	Call	Name	Output	Offset	Tone	Mode	Networks	Activity	Location
3.1	N7YHE	Billings N7YHE BM	448.6500	-5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 311396	—	Billings, MT
3.1	KC7AX	Billings KC7AX WIRES-X	447.0000	-5	DG-ID 00-00	Fusion (C4FM)	WIRES-X 35730	—	Billings, MT
3.3	N7RKK	Billings N7RKK AllStar	442.1500	simplex	TONE 192.8	FM (analog)	AllStar 53985 AllStar 539850	—	Billings, MT
4.1	KC9RDS	Billings KC9RDS AllStar	434.4000	simplex	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 516190 EchoLink 530358	—	Billings, MT
4.4	N7VR	Billings N7VR WIRES-X	449.7500	-5	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)	WIRES-X 92239	—	Billings, MT
5.6	WB7USV	Billings WB7USV	145.2500	-0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Billings, MT
5.6	WB7USV	Billings WB7USV BM	448.8500	-5	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog) (DMR,FM)	BrandMeister 313088 BrandMeister 314445	—	Billings, MT
5.6	K7EFA	Billings K7EFA	147.2400	+0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Billings, MT
5.6	K7EFA	Billings K7EFA	449.0000	-5	none	D-STAR		—	Billings, MT
5.6	W7JDX	Billings RF Hl W7JDX	449.2500	-5	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Billings, MT
5.8	KC7NP	Billings KC7NP BM	448.2500	-5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 310450 BrandMeister 312050	—	Billings, MT
10.1	KF7GFC	BILLINGS KF7GFC BM	439.4500	-5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 3201399	—	BILLINGS, MT
12.4	N7RKK	Billings N7RKK AllStar	147.1000	+0.6	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 539851	—	Billings, MT
12.8	WR7HLN	Billings Emerald WR7HLN BM	449.1000	-5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 314582	—	Billings, MT
13.2	no call listed	Billings Emerald EchoLink	147.1000	+0.6	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)	EchoLink 411161	—	Billings, MT
30.5	K7EFA	Roundup Bull Mtn K7EFA	145.4100	-0.6	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Roundup, MT
34.6	WR7MT	Billings WR7MT	147.0800	+0.6	none	FM (analog)		—	Billings, MT
34.6	KF7FW	Pompeys Pillar KF7FW	147.1800	+0.6	TONE 123.0	FM (analog)		—	Pompeys Pillar, MT
47.3	N7JAO	Fort Smith N7JAO AllStar	446.1000	simplex	TONE 141.3	FM (analog)	AllStar 62904	—	Fort Smith, MT
5.7	K7EFA offline	Billings US K7EFA	147.3000	+0.6	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Billings, MT