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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W1HIO HAM

General class licensed since 2003 (23 yrs) W1HIO since 2010 · previously KB1KJS Essex Junction, VT

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Jan 26, 2030. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Jan 27, 2032.

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

📝 W1HIO has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Jan 8, 2010 · what was requested

Currently held by STEPHEN J PIERCE · 2 holders on record

Current holder: STEPHEN J PIERCE

Held W1HIO Jan 26, 2010 → present · first licensed Oct 14, 2003 as KB1KJS · 2 licenses · FRN 0009719139

W1HIO Active General · vanity Jan 26, 2010 → expires Jan 26, 2030

Licensee
STEPHEN J PIERCE

Address
PO Box 515
ESSEX JUNCTION, VT 05453

FRN
0009719139

Previous call
KB1KJS (Technician)

Last granted
Nov 14, 2019

Effective
Nov 14, 2019

Last action
Nov 14, 2019
FCC actions (3)
- Nov 14, 2019 — License renewed LIREN
- Jan 26, 2010 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jan 26, 2010 — License issued LIISS
KB1KJS Canceled General Oct 14, 2003 → Jan 26, 2010 (canceled)

Licensee
STEPHEN J PIERCE

Address
PO Box 515
ESSEX JUNCTION, VT 05453

FRN
0009719139

Last granted
Oct 14, 2003

Effective
Mar 28, 2007

Last action
Jan 26, 2010
FCC actions (3)
- Jan 26, 2010 — License canceled LICAN
- Mar 28, 2007 — License modified LIMOD
- Oct 14, 2003 — License issued LIISS

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 · 93 snapshots · as KB1KJS
STEPHEN J PIERCE
PO Box 515
ESSEX JUNCTION, VT 05453

Previous holder: Walter C Cummings

Held W1HIO → Dec 3, 1997 · first licensed as W1HIO · 2 licenses · FRN 0003540325

📦 Moved: , None → Needham, MA

K2BAC Expired General · vanity Dec 3, 1997 → Dec 3, 2007 (expired)

Licensee
Walter C Cummings

Address
207 Charles Ct East
Needham, MA 02192

FRN
0003540325

Previous call
W1HIO (Technician Plus)

Last granted
Dec 3, 1997

Effective
Sep 20, 2001

Last action
Dec 4, 2009
FCC actions (2)
- Dec 4, 2009 — License expired LIEXP
- Sep 20, 2001 — License modified LIMOD
W1HIO Canceled Technician Plus → Dec 3, 1997 (canceled)

Licensee
WALTER C CUMMINGS

Address

Last granted

Effective

Last action

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 W1HIO
WALTER C CUMMINGS
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Sep 27, 2026 · 47 snapshots · as K2BAC
Walter C Cummings
207 Charles Ct East, Needham, MA 02192

Vanity applications filed by W1HIO

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 Jan 8, 2010 Granted Nov 14, 2019 0004087208	KB1KJS · STEPHEN J PIERCE · General PO Box 515 · ESSEX JUNCTION, VT 05453	1.W1HIO ✓ granted 2.K1HIO	Granted got W1HIO

Others requesting W1HIO

1 application listed W1HIO as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Jan 8, 2010	Jan 26, 2010	KB1KJS · STEPHEN J PIERCE · ESSEX JUNCTION, VT	1	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for W1HIO in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of W1HIO beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.