N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated yesterday 9:42 am CDT (FCC files through Sep 30, 2026) · next update today 9:15 am CDT

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NP3Q HAM

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Mar 24, 2036. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Mar 25, 2038.

📬 QSL: LoTW user, last upload Sep 27, 2026 · eQSL AG as K8EME

📝 NP3Q has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Mar 6, 2026 · what was requested

Currently held by LUIS G ORTIZ · 2 holders on record

Current holder: LUIS G ORTIZ

Held NP3Q Mar 24, 2026 → present · first licensed Dec 7, 1993 as NP4C · 3 licenses · FRN 0001843028

NP3Q Active Amateur Extra · vanity Mar 24, 2026 → expires Mar 24, 2036

Licensee
LUIS G ORTIZ

Address
PO Box 20495
KALAMAZOO, MI 49019-1495

FRN
0001843028

Previous call
K8EME

Last granted
Mar 24, 2026

Effective
Mar 25, 2026

Last action
Mar 25, 2026
FCC actions (3)
- Mar 25, 2026 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 24, 2026 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Mar 24, 2026 — License issued LIISS
K8EME Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity Jan 21, 2000 → Mar 24, 2026 (canceled)

Licensee
LUIS G ORTIZ

Address
PO Box 20495
KALAMAZOO, MI 49019-1495

FRN
0001843028

Previous call
NP4C

Last granted
Nov 13, 2019

Effective
Feb 19, 2026

Last action
Mar 24, 2026
FCC actions (6)
- Mar 24, 2026 — License canceled LICAN
- Feb 19, 2026 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 13, 2019 — License renewed LIREN
- Dec 3, 2009 — License renewed LIREN
- Sep 20, 2005 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jan 21, 2000 — License issued LIISS
NP4C Canceled Amateur Extra Dec 7, 1993 → Jan 21, 2000 (canceled)

Licensee
LUIS G ORTIZ

Address
4019 ROCKWOOD
KALAMAZOO, MI 49004
42.3491, -85.5584 (ZIP center) · Grid EN72fi · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0001843028

Last granted
Dec 7, 1993

Effective
Dec 7, 1993

Last action
Apr 30, 2022
FCC actions (1)
- Jan 21, 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 27, 2010 → Sep 27, 2026 · 47 snapshots · as K8EME
LUIS G ORTIZ
PO Box 20495
KALAMAZOO, MI 49019-1495
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Sep 27, 2026 · 48 snapshots · as NP4C
LUIS G ORTIZ
4019 ROCKWOOD, KALAMAZOO, MI 49004
42.3491, -85.5584 (ZIP center) · Grid EN72fi · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Previous holder: MARIO CUADRADO

Held NP3Q Aug 8, 2002 → Mar 5, 2024 · first licensed Aug 8, 2002 as NP3Q · 1 license · FRN 0007515133

NP3Q Expired Amateur Extra Aug 8, 2002 → Mar 5, 2024 (expired)

Licensee
MARIO CUADRADO

Address
HC 03 BOX 4672
GURABO, PR 00778-8620
18.2641, -65.9785 (ZIP center) · Grid FK78ag · CQ 8 · ITU 11 · map ↗

FRN
0007515133

Previous call
KP4UX (Advanced)

Last granted
Nov 12, 2013

Effective
Nov 12, 2013

Last action
Mar 6, 2026
FCC actions (3)
- Mar 6, 2026 — License expired LIEXP
- Nov 12, 2013 — License renewed LIREN
- Aug 8, 2002 — 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 NP3Q
MARIO CUADRADO
HC 03 BOX 4672, GURABO, PR 00778-8620
18.2641, -65.9785 (ZIP center) · Grid FK78ag · CQ 8 · ITU 11 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by NP3Q

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 6, 2026 Granted Mar 24, 2026 0011936166	K8EME · LUIS G ORTIZ · Amateur Extra 614 Calle Austral, Urb. Altamira, San Juan, PR 00920-4239 18.4224, -66.0921 (ZIP center) · Grid FK68wk · CQ 8 · ITU 11 · map ↗	1.NP3Q ✓ granted 2.KP3Y held 3.KP3M held	Granted got NP3Q
Filed Jan 28, 2026 Granted Mar 24, 2026 0011887200	K8EME · LUIS G ORTIZ · Amateur Extra 614 Calle Austral, Urb. Altamira, San Juan, PR 00920-4239 18.4224, -66.0921 (ZIP center) · Grid FK68wk · CQ 8 · ITU 11 · map ↗	1.NP3Q ✓ granted	Dismissed got NP3Q
Filed Jan 3, 2000 Granted Nov 13, 2019 0000064304	NP4C · LUIS G ORTIZ · Amateur Extra 4019 ROCKWOOD, KALAMAZOO, MI 49004 42.3491, -85.5584 (ZIP center) · Grid EN72fi · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.K8EME ✓ granted	Granted got K8EME

Others requesting NP3Q

3 applications listed NP3Q as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Mar 6, 2026	Mar 24, 2026	K8EME · LUIS G ORTIZ · San Juan, PR	1	Granted
Jan 28, 2026	Feb 15, 2026	K8EME · LUIS G ORTIZ · San Juan, PR	1	Dismissed
Feb 5, 2018	Feb 23, 2018	WP4PWB · Edgardo Quintana-Pagan · Caguas, PR	2	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for NP3Q in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of NP3Q beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.