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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W2PPK HAM

General class licensed since 1999 (27 yrs) W2PPK since 2012 · previously KG4FWQ Tampa, FL

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Jan 28, 2032. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Jan 29, 2034.

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

📝 W2PPK has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Jan 10, 2012 · what was requested

Currently held by Michael B Lane · 1 holder on record

Current holder: Michael B Lane

Held W2PPK Jan 28, 2012 → present · first licensed Dec 29, 1999 as KG4FWQ · 2 licenses · FRN 0002651479

📦 Moved: Hewitt, NJ → Tampa, FL

W2PPK Active General · vanity Jan 28, 2012 → expires Jan 28, 2032

Licensee
Michael B Lane

Address
PO Box 25936
Tampa, FL 33622

FRN
0002651479

Previous call
KG4FWQ

Last granted
Nov 3, 2021

Effective
Nov 3, 2021

Last action
Nov 3, 2021
FCC actions (5)
- Nov 3, 2021 — License renewed LIREN
- Jul 31, 2021 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Dec 11, 2019 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jan 28, 2012 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jan 28, 2012 — License issued LIISS
KG4FWQ Canceled General Dec 29, 1999 → Jan 28, 2012 (canceled)

Licensee
Michael B Lane

Address
3 Shadyside Rd
Hewitt, NJ 07421
41.1737, -74.3526 (ZIP center) · Grid FN21te · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0002651479

Last granted
Apr 13, 2011

Effective
Apr 13, 2011

Last action
Jan 28, 2012
FCC actions (3)
- Jan 28, 2012 — License canceled LICAN
- Apr 13, 2011 — License renewed LIREN
- Dec 29, 1999 — License issued LIISS

Address history

From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.

Seen Apr 16, 2022 → Sep 27, 2026 · 12 snapshots · as W2PPK
Michael B Lane
PO Box 25936
Tampa, FL 33622
Seen Oct 17, 2011 → Sep 27, 2026 · 76 snapshots · as KG4FWQ
Michael B Lane
3 Shadyside Rd, Hewitt, NJ 07421
41.1737, -74.3526 (ZIP center) · Grid FN21te · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → May 27, 2010 · 2 snapshots · as KG4FWQ
Michael B Lane
153 Melton Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506
36.1870, -85.4335 (ZIP center) · Grid EM76ge · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by W2PPK

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 10, 2012 Granted Nov 3, 2021 0005025044	KG4FWQ · Michael B Lane · General 3 Shadyside Rd, Hewitt, NJ 07421 41.1737, -74.3526 (ZIP center) · Grid FN21te · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.KPPK 2.WPPK 3.W2PPK ✓ granted 4.WKPPK	Granted got W2PPK

Others requesting W2PPK

2 applications listed W2PPK as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Jan 10, 2012	Jan 28, 2012	KG4FWQ · Michael B Lane · Hewitt, NJ	3	Granted
Apr 26, 2004	May 14, 2004	KG4KIJ · Carl J Schilk · Philadelphia, TN	4	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for W2PPK in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of W2PPK beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.