N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 7:15 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 4, 2026) · next update today 8:30 am CDT

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W4QY HAM

Amateur Extra class licensed since 2000 (26 yrs) W4QY since 2001 · previously AG4CU Cape Coral, FL

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Jan 31, 2031. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Feb 1, 2033.

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

📝 W4QY has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Jan 11, 2001 · what was requested

Currently held by Michael J Harrington · 2 holders on record

Current holder: Michael J Harrington

Held W4QY Jan 31, 2001 → present · first licensed Oct 3, 2000 as AG4CU · 2 licenses · FRN 0004033098

📦 Moved: North Fort Myers, FL → Cape Coral, FL

W4QY Active Amateur Extra · vanity Jan 31, 2001 → expires Jan 31, 2031

Licensee
Michael J Harrington

Address
PO Box 150550
Cape Coral, FL 33915

FRN
0004033098

Previous call
AG4CU

Last granted
Jan 6, 2021

Effective
Jan 6, 2021

Last action
Jan 6, 2021
FCC actions (5)
- Jan 6, 2021 — License renewed LIREN
- Jun 19, 2020 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 13, 2010 — License renewed LIREN
- Oct 8, 2002 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jan 31, 2001 — License issued LIISS
AG4CU Canceled Amateur Extra Oct 3, 2000 → Jan 31, 2001 (canceled)

Licensee
Michael J Harrington

Address
PO Box 3505
North Fort Myers, FL 33918

FRN
0004033098

Last granted
Oct 3, 2000

Effective
Oct 3, 2000

Last action
Jan 31, 2001
FCC actions (2)
- Jan 31, 2001 — License canceled LICAN
- Oct 3, 2000 — 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 → Oct 4, 2026 · 48 snapshots · as W4QY
Michael J Harrington
PO Box 150550
Cape Coral, FL 33915
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 48 snapshots · as AG4CU
Michael J Harrington
PO Box 3505
North Fort Myers, FL 33918

Previous holder: GEORGE W PICKARD

Held W4QY Jan 10, 1989 → Jan 10, 1999 · first licensed Jan 10, 1989 as W4QY · 1 license · no FRN on file (pre-2001 records)

W4QY Expired Advanced Jan 10, 1989 → Jan 10, 1999 (expired)

Licensee
GEORGE W PICKARD

Address
3125 S STAFFORD
ARLINGTON, VA 22206
38.8440, -77.0872 (ZIP center) · Grid FM18ku · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Last granted
Jan 10, 1989

Effective
Jan 10, 1989

Last action
Jan 11, 2001
FCC actions (1)
- Jan 11, 2001 — 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 → Oct 4, 2026 · 48 snapshots · as W4QY
GEORGE W PICKARD
3125 S STAFFORD, ARLINGTON, VA 22206
38.8440, -77.0872 (ZIP center) · Grid FM18ku · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by W4QY

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 11, 2001 Granted Jan 6, 2021 0000320875	AG4CU · Michael J Harrington · Amateur Extra PO Box 3505 · North Fort Myers, FL 33918	1.W4QY ✓ granted	Granted got W4QY
Filed Nov 16, 2000 Award date was Dec 4, 2000 0000263882	AG4CU · Michael J Harrington · Amateur Extra PO Box 3505 · North Fort Myers, FL 33918	1.K4CL held 2.N4IN held 3.AL4Y held 4.AL4F held	Dismissed
Filed Oct 27, 2000 Award date was Nov 14, 2000 0000247612	AG4CU · Michael J Harrington · Amateur Extra PO Box 3505 · North Fort Myers, FL 33918	1.W4OM held 2.AL4F held 3.AL4Y held 4.AL4U held	Dismissed

Others requesting W4QY

2 applications listed W4QY as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Jan 12, 2001	Jan 30, 2001	KU4SP · RENE R CASTILLO · WYTHEVILLE, VA	1	Withdrawn
Jan 11, 2001	Jan 29, 2001	AG4CU · Michael J Harrington · North Fort Myers, FL	1	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for W4QY in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of W4QY beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.