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

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NR6ME HAM

Club licensed since 2009 (17 yrs) NR6ME since 2009 · previously N6ME, KI6ZYZ, KI6VRI Fullerton, CA

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Mar 24, 2029. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Mar 25, 2031.

📬 QSL: no LoTW uploads on record · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH

📝 NR6ME has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Jun 23, 2009 · what was requested

Currently held by Western Amateur Radio Association · 2 holders on record

Current holder: Western Amateur Radio Association

Held NR6ME Mar 24, 2009 → present · first licensed Feb 5, 2009 as KI6VRI · 4 licenses · FRN 0018485615

N6ME Active Club / other · vanity Jul 11, 2009 → expires Jul 11, 2029

Licensee
Western Amateur Radio Association

Address
Attn: GENE THORPE
PO Box 5565
Fullerton, CA 92838

FRN
0018485615

Previous call
KI6ZYZ

Trustee
KB6CMO

Last granted
Jun 7, 2019

Effective
Oct 20, 2021

Last action
Mar 18, 2024
FCC actions (4)
- Oct 20, 2021 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jun 7, 2019 — License renewed LIREN
- Jul 11, 2009 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jul 11, 2009 — License issued LIISS
KI6ZYZ Canceled Club / other Jun 9, 2009 → Jul 11, 2009 (canceled)

Licensee
Western Amateur Radio Association

Address
Attn: GENE THORPE
PO Box 5565
Fullerton, CA 92838-0565

FRN
0018485615

Trustee
KB6CMO

Last granted
Jun 9, 2009

Effective
Jun 9, 2009

Last action
Jul 11, 2009
FCC actions (3)
- Jul 11, 2009 — License canceled LICAN
- Jun 9, 2009 — License issued LIISS
- Jun 9, 2009 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT
NR6ME Active Club / other · vanity Mar 24, 2009 → expires Mar 24, 2029

Licensee
Western Amateur Radio Association

Address
PO Box 5565
Fullerton, CA 92838-0565

Previous call
KI6VRI

Trustee
KB6CMO

Last granted
Feb 25, 2019

Effective
Feb 25, 2019

Last action
Oct 21, 2019
FCC actions (3)
- Feb 25, 2019 — License renewed LIREN
- Mar 24, 2009 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Mar 24, 2009 — License issued LIISS
KI6VRI Canceled Club / other Feb 5, 2009 → Mar 24, 2009 (canceled)

Licensee
Western Amateur Radio Association

Address
PO Box 5565
Fullerton, CA 92838-0565

FRN
0018485615

Trustee
KB6CMO

Last granted
Feb 5, 2009

Effective
Feb 5, 2009

Last action
Mar 24, 2009
FCC actions (3)
- Mar 24, 2009 — License canceled LICAN
- Feb 5, 2009 — License issued LIISS
- Feb 5, 2009 — 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 May 27, 2010 → Sep 27, 2026 · 184 snapshots · as KI6VRI
Western Amateur Radio Association
PO Box 5565
Fullerton, CA 92838-0565

Previous holder: WESTERN AMATEUR RADIO ASSOC

Held NR6ME Feb 12, 1997 → Feb 12, 2007 · first licensed Feb 12, 1997 as NR6ME · 1 license · no FRN on file (pre-2001 records)

NR6ME Expired Club / other · vanity Feb 12, 1997 → Feb 12, 2007 (expired)

Licensee
WESTERN AMATEUR RADIO ASSOC

Address
214 KAUAI LN
PLACENTIA, CA 92670

Previous call
KF6ALD

Trustee
N6ME

Last granted
Feb 12, 1997

Effective
Feb 12, 1997

Last action
Mar 13, 2024
FCC actions (1)
- Feb 13, 2009 — License expired LIEXP

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 NR6ME
WESTERN AMATEUR RADIO ASSOC
214 KAUAI LN, PLACENTIA, CA 92670

Vanity applications filed by NR6ME

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 23, 2009 Granted Jun 7, 2019 0003879189	KI6ZYZ · Western Amateur Radio Association · Attn: GENE THORPE · PO Box 5565 · Fullerton, CA 92838-0565	1.N6ME ✓ granted	Granted got N6ME
Filed Mar 4, 2009 Granted Jun 7, 2019 0003759748	KI6VRI · Western Amateur Radio Association · PO Box 5565 · Fullerton, CA 92838-0565	1.N6ME ✓ granted 2.NR6ME held 3.KI6VRI available	Granted got N6ME

Others requesting NR6ME

1 application listed NR6ME as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Mar 4, 2009	Mar 22, 2009	KI6VRI · Western Amateur Radio Association · Fullerton, CA	2	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for NR6ME in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of NR6ME beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.