N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 7:16 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 7, 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 · old CB calls like KHC1939 or 18Q3518 (1962–63 CB call books) · (205) 546-1767 (1990s CB directory phones)

W0PGM HAM

General class licensed since 2006 (20 yrs) W0PGM since 2008 · previously KC0WGE, KC0VSB Minot, ND Grid DN98if 7 repeaters within 50 mi

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Jan 1, 2028. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Jan 2, 2030.

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

📝 W0PGM has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Dec 13, 2007 · what was requested

Currently held by Bruce I Christianson · 2 holders on record

Current holder: Bruce I Christianson

Held W0PGM Jan 1, 2008 → present · first licensed Jan 17, 2006 as KC0VSB · 3 licenses · FRN 0014537161

W0PGM Active General · vanity Jan 1, 2008 → expires Jan 1, 2028

Licensee
Bruce I Christianson

Address
1421 15th St SW
Minot, ND 58701-5796
48.2187, -101.3123 (street) · Grid DN98if · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0014537161

Previous call
KC0WGE (Technician)

Last granted
Dec 30, 2017

Effective
Dec 30, 2017

Last action
Dec 30, 2017
FCC actions (3)
- Dec 30, 2017 — License renewed LIREN
- Jan 1, 2008 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jan 1, 2008 — License issued LIISS
KC0WGE Canceled General Jan 17, 2006 → Jan 1, 2008 (canceled)

Licensee
Bruce I Christianson

Address
1421 15th St Sw
Minot, ND 58701-5796
48.2187, -101.3123 (street) · Grid DN98if · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0014537161

Previous call
KC0VSB (Technician)

Last granted
Jan 17, 2006

Effective
Dec 14, 2007

Last action
Jan 1, 2008
FCC actions (4)
- Jan 1, 2008 — License canceled LICAN
- Dec 14, 2007 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 27, 2006 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT
- Mar 27, 2006 — License issued LIISS
KC0VSB Canceled General Jan 17, 2006 → Mar 27, 2006 (canceled)

Licensee
Bruce I Christianson

Address
1421 15th St Sw
Minot, ND 58701-5796
48.2187, -101.3123 (street) · Grid DN98if · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0014537161

Last granted
Jan 17, 2006

Effective
Jan 17, 2006

Last action
Mar 27, 2006
FCC actions (3)
- Mar 27, 2006 — License canceled LICAN
- Jan 17, 2006 — License issued LIISS
- Jan 17, 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.

Seen May 27, 2010 → Oct 4, 2026 · 141 snapshots · as KC0VSB
Bruce I Christianson
1421 15th St Sw, Minot, ND 58701-5796
48.2187, -101.3123 (street) · Grid DN98if · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Previous holder: STEPHEN P JOHNSON

Held W0PGM Sep 19, 1989 → Sep 19, 1999 · first licensed Sep 19, 1989 as W0PGM · 1 license · no FRN on file (pre-2001 records)
📖 In the printed callbooks since 1976 as W0PGM, before the FCC's online records

W0PGM Expired General Sep 19, 1989 → Sep 19, 1999 (expired)

Licensee
STEPHEN P JOHNSON

Address
1997 FOXRIDGE RD
SAINT PAUL, MN 55119
44.9398, -93.0063 (ZIP center) · Grid EN34lw · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Last granted
Sep 19, 1989

Effective
Sep 19, 1989

Last action
Sep 20, 2001
FCC actions (1)
- Sep 20, 2001 — License expired LIEXP

Callbook Records, 1993–2003

From the FCC amateur database as published on the QRZ! callsign CD-ROMs, 1993–2003, before and alongside the FCC's online records (which start in 1999). "Seen" dates are the first and last disc showing that record; the issue date is the FCC's, so it can be a renewal of an even older license.

Seen Sep 9, 1993 → Apr 13, 2001 · 15 discs
W0PGM · General · issued Sep 19, 1989, expires Sep 19, 1999
STEPHEN P. JOHNSON
1997 FOXRIDGE RD, SAINT PAUL, MN 55119

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 · 48 snapshots · as W0PGM
STEPHEN P JOHNSON
1997 FOXRIDGE RD, SAINT PAUL, MN 55119
44.9398, -93.0063 (ZIP center) · Grid EN34lw · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

W0PGM in the Printed Callbooks, 1909–1997

From scanned copies of the printed callbooks (government lists from 1913, then the Radio Amateur Callbook to 1997), read by OCR, so names and streets can carry typos. Each line is one or more editions in a row showing the same name at the same address.

1985 → 1994 · 2 editions
W0PGM · class G
Stephen P Johnson
1997 Foxridge Rd, Saint Paul, MN 55119
Winter 1985 p.77, 1994 p.89
1976 → 1982 · 3 editions
W0PGM · class G
Stephen P Johnson
2615 Upper Afton Rd, St Paul, MN 55119
Winter 1976 p.41, Winter 1980 p.68, Winter 1982 p.76
1955 → 1959 · 3 editions
W0PGM
G E O R G E R . Sapp
R F D 1, Durango, CO
Fall 1955 p.39, Fall 1957 p.62, Spring 1959 p.30
None · 1 edition
W0PGM · class G
Stephen P Johnson
2615 Upper Afton Rd, St Paul, MN 55119
None p.1171

Vanity Applications Filed by W0PGM

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 Dec 13, 2007 Granted Dec 30, 2017 0003258150	KC0WGE · Bruce I Christianson · General 1421 15th St SW, Minot, ND 58701-5796 48.2187, -101.3123 (street) · Grid DN98if · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.W0PGM ✓ Granted 2.W0CPM Held by Patrick M Chase until Feb 13, 2029 3.K0BNL Held by KENNETH D SHERRETS until Nov 25, 2028 4.W0BNL Never issued 5.K0BCR Held by Bryce C Ricks until Oct 3, 2035 6.K0BIC Never issued 7.W0BIC Never issued 8.K0TEE Held by EDMOND L COTE until May 4, 2028 9.K0GHS Never issued 10.K0MSU Never issued 11.W0MSU Held by KENTON C BATES until Jun 7, 2026	Granted got W0PGM

Others Requesting W0PGM

1 application listed W0PGM as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	W0PGM	Result
Dec 13, 2007	Dec 31, 2007	KC0WGE · Bruce I Christianson · Minot, ND	1	Granted	Granted this call

📡 On the Air: APRS, Digital & WSPR Spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for W0PGM in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of W0PGM beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.

Repeaters within 50 Miles

7 repeaters within 50 miles of this address, most active 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

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Miles	Call	Name	Output	Offset	Tone	Mode	Networks	Activity	Location
0.4	K0AJW	Minot K0AJW	449.8000	-5	TONE 67.0	FM (analog)		—	Minot, ND
1.2	K0AJW	Minot K0AJW IRLP	146.9700	-0.6	TONE 77.0	FM (analog)	IRLP 3906	—	Minot, ND
1.2	K0AJW	Minot K0AJW	444.8000	+5	TONE 67.0	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)		—	Minot, ND
1.2	W0ND	Minot W0ND	444.4000	+5	none	FM (analog)		—	Minot, ND
2.3	W0ND	Minot W0ND WIRES-X	444.8000	+5	DG-ID 00-00	Fusion (C4FM)	WIRES-X 55132	—	Minot, ND
2.3	W0ND	Minot W0ND	444.5000	+5	TONE 67.0	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)		—	Minot, ND
2.4	KA0NMX	Minot KA0NMX	443.9000	+5	CC0	DMR		—	Minot, ND