N9TPB
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HAMs within 5 miles of N9TPB · Extra class operators in Madison, WI · or try N9TPB · K9* wildcards · Smith, John · 0004797601 (FRN) · 53703 · Madison, WINL7AU HAM
Amateur Extra class
licensed since 2006 (20 yrs)
NL7AU since 2026 · previously WA4BUD, KI4QQS
North Pole, AK
grid BP64is
LoTW user
18 repeaters within 50 mi
🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Jul 10, 2036. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Jul 11, 2038.
📬 QSL: LoTW user · last upload Aug 9, 2006 · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH
📝 NL7AU has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Jun 22, 2026 · what was requested
Currently held by John B Humelsine · 2 holders on record
Current holder: John B Humelsine
Held NL7AU Jul 10, 2026 → present · first licensed Aug 18, 2006 as KI4QQS · 3 licenses · FRN 0015380835
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- Licensee
- John B Humelsine
- Address
- 2305 Long Shadow Dr
North Pole, AK 99705
- FRN
- 0015380835
- Previous call
- WA4BUD (General)
- Last granted
- Jul 10, 2026
- Effective
- Jul 10, 2026
- Last action
- Jul 10, 2026
FCC actions (2)
- Jul 10, 2026 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jul 10, 2026 — License issued LIISS
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📦 Moved: Islamorada, FL → North Pole, AK
- Licensee
- John B Humelsine
- Address
- 2305 Long Shadow Dr
North Pole, AK 99705
- FRN
- 0015380835
- Previous call
- KI4QQS (General)
- Last granted
- Jun 23, 2026
- Effective
- Jun 23, 2026
- Last action
- Jul 10, 2026
FCC actions (8)
- Jul 10, 2026 — License canceled LICAN
- Jun 23, 2026 — License renewed LIREN
- Oct 13, 2021 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jun 16, 2016 — License renewed LIREN
- Jan 30, 2007 — License modified LIMOD
- Sep 15, 2006 — License modified LIMOD
- Sep 6, 2006 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Sep 6, 2006 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- John B Humelsine
- Address
- 120 Seashore Drive
Islamorada, FL 33036
- FRN
- 0015380835
- Last granted
- Aug 18, 2006
- Effective
- Aug 18, 2006
- Last action
- Sep 6, 2006
FCC actions (3)
- Sep 6, 2006 — License canceled LICAN
- Aug 18, 2006 — License issued LIISS
- Aug 18, 2006 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
Previous holder: James B Humelsine
Held NL7AU Dec 18, 1996 → Aug 8, 2006 · first licensed Dec 18, 1996 as NL7AU · 2 licenses · FRN 0008592917
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- Licensee
- James B Humelsine
- Address
- 120 Seashore Dr
Islamorada, FL 33036
- FRN
- 0008592917
- Previous call
- NL7AU (General)
- Last granted
- May 27, 2026
- Effective
- May 27, 2026
- Last action
- May 27, 2026
FCC actions (4)
- May 27, 2026 — License renewed LIREN
- Jun 16, 2016 — License renewed LIREN
- Aug 8, 2006 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Aug 8, 2006 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- James B Humelsine
- Address
- 120 Seashore Dr
Islamorada, FL 33036
- FRN
- 0008592917
- Last granted
- Dec 18, 1996
- Effective
- Apr 29, 2003
- Last action
- Aug 8, 2006
FCC actions (4)
- Aug 8, 2006 — License canceled LICAN
- Apr 29, 2003 — License modified LIMOD
- Mar 12, 2003 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 12, 2003 — 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 → Oct 4, 2026 · 95 snapshots · as NL7AU
James B Humelsine
120 Seashore Dr, Islamorada, FL 33036
Vanity applications filed by NL7AU
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 Jun 22, 2026
Granted Jul 10, 2026
0012086988 |
WA4BUD · John B Humelsine
· Amateur Extra
2305 Long Shadow Dr, North Pole, AK 99705
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Granted
got NL7AU
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|
Filed Jan 2, 2025
Granted Jul 10, 2026
0011387230 |
WA4BUD · John B Humelsine
· Amateur Extra
2305 Long Shadow Dr, North Pole, AK 99705
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Dismissed
got NL7AU
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|
Filed Jan 6, 2022
Award date was Jan 24, 2022
0009855973 |
WA4BUD · John B Humelsine
· Amateur Extra
2305 Long Shadow Dr, North Pole, AK 99705
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Dismissed | |
Filed Aug 18, 2006
Granted Jun 23, 2026
0002718439 |
KI4QQS · John B Humelsine
· Technician
120 Seashore Drive, Islamorada, FL 33036
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Granted
got WA4BUD
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|
Filed Jul 21, 2006
Granted May 27, 2026
0002688876 |
NL7AU · James B Humelsine
· Amateur Extra
120 Seashore Dr, Islamorada, FL 33036
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Granted
got K4NNX
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Others requesting NL7AU
2 applications listed NL7AU as a choice, newest first.
| Filed | Award | Applicant | Choice # | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | WA4BUD · John B Humelsine · North Pole, AK | 1 | Granted |
| Jan 2, 2025 | Jan 20, 2025 | WA4BUD · John B Humelsine · North Pole, AK | 1 | Dismissed |
📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots
No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for NL7AU in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of NL7AU beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.
Repeaters within 50 miles
18 repeaters within 50 miles of this ZIP code, 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 · center is the ZIP code (approximate) · click a dot for the repeater's page
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| Miles | Call | Name | Output | Offset | Tone | Mode | Networks | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | KL7KC | Fairbanks Eielso KL7KC |
147.1200 | +0.6 | TONE 103.5 | FM (analog) | — | Fairbanks, AK | |
| 9.1 | WL7LP | North Pole WL7LP AllStar |
147.2500 | +0.6 | TONE 123.0 | FM (analog) | EchoLink 9191 IRLP 7369 AllStar 29265 | — | North Pole, AK |
| 12.1 | KL7ET | Fairbanks KL7ET BM-<->-ASL |
434.3000 | +5 | CC1 | DMR | BM-<->-ASL | — | Fairbanks, AK |
| 12.1 | KL7CDA | Fairbanks KL7CDA |
444.4000 | +5 | none | D-STAR | — | Fairbanks, AK | |
| 14.1 | AD7VV | Fairbanks AD7VV |
223.1800 | +1.6 | TONE 103.5 | FM (analog) | — | Fairbanks, AK | |
| 14.2 | KL7KC | Fairbanks Univ KL7KC |
146.9400 | -0.6 | TONE 103.5 | FM (analog) | — | Fairbanks, AK | |
| 14.4 | W9ITU | Fairbanks W9ITU AllStar |
443.3000 | +5 | TONE 103.5 | FM (analog) | AllStar 51636 | — | Fairbanks, AK |
| 14.4 | KL7ET | Fairbanks KL7ET AllStar |
443.3000 | +5 | TSQL 103.5 | FM (analog) (C4FM,DMR,FM) | AllStar 528522 BrandMeister 311485 | — | Fairbanks, AK |
| 14.6 | KL1AC Listed as online per KL7KC club site. |
Fairbanks Gilmor KL1AC AllStar |
147.1800 | +0.6 | TSQL 123.0 | FM (analog) | AllStar 49575 | — | Fairbanks, AK |
| 16.8 | AL6T | Fairbanks AL6T BM |
439.0000 | -5 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 3114607 | — | Fairbanks, AK |
| 18.2 | KL7CDA | Fairbanks KL7CDA |
147.3750 | +0.6 | DCS 073 | FM (analog) (FM,C4FM) | — | Fairbanks, AK | |
| 24.2 | KL7KC | Dot Lake KL7KC |
146.8800 | -0.6 | TONE 103.5 | FM (analog) | — | Dot Lake, AK | |
| 24.2 | KL7KC | Fairbanks Ester KL7KC |
224.8800 | -1.6 | TONE 103.5 | FM (analog) | — | Fairbanks, AK | |
| 2.4 | AL6F offline | North Pole AL6F |
145.4500 | -0.6 | TSQL 103.5 | FM (analog) | — | North Pole, AK | |
| 3.0 | K1LH offline | North Pole K1LH IRLP |
446.7000 | simplex | TSQL 100.0 | FM (analog) | IRLP 7441 | — | North Pole, AK |
| 3.0 | K1LH offline | North Pole K1LH IRLP |
147.5500 | simplex | TSQL 100.0 | FM (analog) | IRLP 7442 | — | North Pole, AK |
| 14.3 | KL7EDK offline | Fairbanks KL7EDK |
147.3000 | +0.6 | TONE 103.5 | FM (analog) | — | Fairbanks, AK | |
| 38.8 | KL7KC offline | Delt Canyon Cree KL7KC |
146.8200 | -0.6 | TONE 103.5 | FM (analog) | — | Delta Junction, AK |