N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 7:15 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 4, 2026) · next update tomorrow 6:00 am CDT

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W4FMQ HAM

Technician class licensed since 2017 (9 yrs) W4FMQ since 2017 · previously KM6JOE Rio Dell, CA grid CN70wk 24 repeaters within 50 mi

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Apr 18, 2027. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Apr 19, 2029.

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

📝 W4FMQ has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Mar 29, 2017 · what was requested

Currently held by John T Maples · 1 holder on record

Current holder: John T Maples

Held W4FMQ Apr 18, 2017 → present · first licensed Mar 29, 2017 as KM6JOE · 2 licenses · FRN 0026352484

📦 Moved: Fortuna, CA → Rio Dell, CA

W4FMQ Active Technician · vanity Apr 18, 2017 → expires Apr 18, 2027

Licensee
John T Maples

Address
182 3RD AVE
RIO DELL, CA 95562
40.4412, -124.1004 (ZIP center) · Grid CN70wk · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0026352484

Previous call
KM6JOE

Last granted
Apr 18, 2017

Effective
Apr 20, 2021

Last action
Apr 20, 2021
FCC actions (4)
- Apr 20, 2021 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Apr 20, 2021 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Apr 18, 2017 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Apr 18, 2017 — License issued LIISS
KM6JOE Canceled Technician Mar 29, 2017 → Apr 18, 2017 (canceled)

Licensee
John T Maples

Address
1586 Queens Row
Fortuna, CA 95540
40.5668, -124.1260 (ZIP center) · Grid CN70wn · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0026352484

Last granted
Mar 29, 2017

Effective
Mar 29, 2017

Last action
Apr 18, 2017
FCC actions (3)
- Apr 18, 2017 — License canceled LICAN
- Mar 29, 2017 — License issued LIISS
- Mar 29, 2017 — 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 Apr 16, 2022 → Oct 4, 2026 · 13 snapshots · as W4FMQ
John T Maples
182 3RD AVE, RIO DELL, CA 95562
40.4412, -124.1004 (ZIP center) · Grid CN70wk · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗
Seen May 12, 2017 → Oct 4, 2026 · 29 snapshots · as KM6JOE
John T Maples
1586 Queens Row, Fortuna, CA 95540
40.5668, -124.1260 (ZIP center) · Grid CN70wn · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by W4FMQ

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 29, 2017 Granted Apr 18, 2017 0007718895	KM6JOE · John T Maples · Technician 1586 Queens Row, Fortuna, CA 95540 40.5668, -124.1260 (ZIP center) · Grid CN70wn · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗	1.W4FMQ ✓ granted	Granted got W4FMQ

Others requesting W4FMQ

2 applications listed W4FMQ as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Mar 29, 2017	Apr 16, 2017	KM6JOE · John T Maples · Fortuna, CA	1	Granted
Apr 15, 2002	May 3, 2002	KG4RBM · EUGENE C HEREFORD · TITUSVILLE, FL	8	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for W4FMQ in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of W4FMQ beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.

Repeaters within 50 miles

24 repeaters within 50 miles of this ZIP code, closest 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 · center is the ZIP code (approximate) · click a dot for the repeater's page

● confirmed on the air · ● probably · ● reported off the air · no dot = unknown (hover a dot for the evidence)

Miles	Call	Name	Output	Offset	Tone	Mode	Networks	Activity	Location
1.3	K6FWR	Scotia Monument K6FWR	146.7600	-0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)	🗓 1 net	1 net	Scotia, CA
2.9	K6FWR	Scotia K6FWR	443.2500	+5	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Scotia, CA
2.9	WB6TMS	Scotia WB6TMS	145.1700	-0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Scotia, CA
11.2	KA6ROM	Fortuna KA6ROM	147.0900	+0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Fortuna, CA
11.3	KF6SYK	Fortuna KF6SYK	147.0900	+0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Fortuna, CA
12.5	KM6TE	Weott KM6TE	147.3300	+0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Weott, CA
15.1	WB6HII	EUREKA WB6HII AllStar	146.6400	-0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)	AllStar 681620	—	EUREKA, CA
24.2	KE6SLS	Eureka KE6SLS	444.4000	+5	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Eureka, CA
25.2	W6ZZK	Eureka W6ZZK	145.4700	-0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Eureka, CA
25.2	K6FWR	Eureka Wednesday K6FWR	146.7000	-0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Eureka, CA
25.2	WA6RQX	Eureka WA6RQX	442.2250	+5	none	FM (analog)		—	Eureka, CA
25.2	WA6RQX	Eureka Bunker Hl WA6RQX AllStar	444.7500	+5	TONE 141.3	FM (analog)	AllStar 1460	—	Eureka, CA
26.2	K6FWR	Dinsmore K6FWR	146.9800	-0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Dinsmore, CA
28.5	W6HUM	Garberville W6HUM	146.7900	-0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Garberville, CA
28.5	KA6ROM	Garberville KA6ROM	147.1500	+0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Garberville, CA
28.6	W6CLG	Garberville W6CLG	146.7900	-0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Garberville, CA
30.0	W6HUM	Whitethorn W6HUM	146.9400	-0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Whitethorn, CA
30.9	K6FWR	Garberville K6FWR	146.6100	-0.6	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)	🗓 1 net	1 net	Garberville, CA
30.9	N6VA	Garberville Prat N6VA	146.6100	-0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Garberville, CA
34.9	KJ6BDK	McKinleyville KJ6BDK	440.1000	+5	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)		—	McKinleyville, CA
35.6	AE6R	Arcata AE6R	442.0000	+5	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Arcata, CA
35.6	K6FWR	Eureka Horse Mtn K6FWR	147.0000	+0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)	🗓 1 net	1 net	Eureka, CA
48.7	N6TKY	Weaverville Hayf N6TKY	146.7300	-0.6	TONE 85.4	FM (analog)		—	Weaverville, CA
10.6	WB6HII offline	Eureka Bunker Hl WB6HII IRLP	147.4450	-0.6	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)	IRLP 7757 IRLP 3560	—	Eureka, CA