N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 6:02 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 2, 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

W4REF HAM

General class licensed since 2009 (17 yrs) W4REF since 2020 · previously KF5BPF Bozeman, MT

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Sep 4, 2030. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Sep 5, 2032.

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

📝 W4REF has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Aug 17, 2020 · what was requested

Currently held by Matthew H West · 2 holders on record

Current holder: Matthew H West

Held W4REF Sep 4, 2020 → present · first licensed Jun 11, 2009 as KF5BPF · 2 licenses · FRN 0018844357

📦 Moved: Scottsboro, AL → Bozeman, MT

W4REF Active General · vanity Sep 4, 2020 → expires Sep 4, 2030

Licensee
Matthew H West

Address
PO Box 1522
BOZEMAN, MT 59771

FRN
0018844357

Previous call
KF5BPF (Technician)

Last granted
Sep 4, 2020

Effective
Sep 13, 2024

Last action
Sep 13, 2024
FCC actions (3)
- Sep 13, 2024 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Sep 4, 2020 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Sep 4, 2020 — License issued LIISS
KF5BPF Canceled General Jun 11, 2009 → Sep 4, 2020 (canceled)

Licensee
Matthew H West

Address
4003 S Broad St Apt 108
Scottsboro, AL 35769
34.5976, -86.1051 (ZIP center) · Grid EM64wo · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0018844357

Last granted
Jun 12, 2019

Effective
Aug 11, 2020

Last action
Sep 4, 2020
FCC actions (5)
- Sep 4, 2020 — License canceled LICAN
- Aug 11, 2020 — License modified LIMOD
- Jun 12, 2019 — License renewed LIREN
- Jun 11, 2009 — License issued LIISS
- Jun 11, 2009 — 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 Sep 27, 2024 → Sep 27, 2026 · 9 snapshots · as W4REF
Matthew H West
PO Box 1522
BOZEMAN, MT 59771
Seen Apr 16, 2022 → Sep 27, 2026 · 12 snapshots · as KF5BPF
Matthew H West
4003 S Broad St Apt 108, Scottsboro, AL 35769
34.5976, -86.1051 (ZIP center) · Grid EM64wo · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Apr 16, 2022 → Jul 1, 2024 · 3 snapshots · as W4REF
Matthew H West
4003 S Broad St Apt 108, Scottsboro, AL 38801
34.2226, -88.7746 (ZIP center) · Grid EM54of · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen May 27, 2010 → May 6, 2019 · 34 snapshots · as KF5BPF
Matthew H West
PO Box 308
Caledonia, MS 39740
33.7150, -88.3157 (ZIP center) · Grid EM53ur · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Previous holder: Calvin C Carter Jr

Held W4REF Jan 3, 2007 → Mar 26, 2017 · first licensed Jan 3, 2007 as W4REF · 1 license · FRN 0015924079

W4REF Expired Amateur Extra Jan 3, 2007 → Mar 26, 2017 (expired)

Licensee
Calvin C Carter Jr

Address
6306 E Manslick
Louisville, KY 40219
38.1379, -85.6927 (ZIP center) · Grid EM78dd · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0015924079

Last granted
Jan 3, 2007

Effective
Jan 3, 2007

Last action
Mar 27, 2019
FCC actions (3)
- Mar 27, 2019 — License expired LIEXP
- Jan 3, 2007 — License renewed LIREN
- Jan 3, 2007 — FCC action LITIN

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 W4REF
CALVIN C CARTER JR
6306 E MANSLICK, LOUISVILLE, KY 40219
38.1379, -85.6927 (ZIP center) · Grid EM78dd · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by W4REF

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 Aug 17, 2020 Granted Sep 4, 2020 0009186975	KF5BPF · Matthew H West · General 4003 S Broad St Apt 108, Scottsboro, AL 38801 34.2226, -88.7746 (ZIP center) · Grid EM54of · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.WH0OT 2.WH0OTW 3.WM3DIC 4.W4REF ✓ granted	Granted got W4REF

Others requesting W4REF

3 applications listed W4REF as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Nov 13, 2024	Dec 1, 2024	KQ4VWG · Brian D Williams · Knoxville, TN	2	Granted
Aug 17, 2020	Sep 4, 2020	KF5BPF · Matthew H West · Scottsboro, AL	4	Granted
Sep 7, 2017	Sep 25, 2017	KI7PEP · Richard E Floyd · Rock Springs, WY	4	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for W4REF in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of W4REF beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.