N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated yesterday 8:30 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 1, 2026) · next update today 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

W4ROD HAM

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Previously held a GMRS license

WQXG769

Expired Mar 1, 2021 · same FCC Registration Number (FRN) · GMRS covers the licensee's immediate family

Amateur Extra class licensed since 1999 (27 yrs) W4ROD since 2007 · previously KF4QNP Camden, AL grid EM62hd 13 repeaters within 50 mi

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Oct 13, 2027. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Oct 14, 2029.

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

📝 W4ROD has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Sep 25, 2007 · what was requested

Currently held by Rodney A Hughes · 2 holders on record

Current holder: Rodney A Hughes

Held W4ROD Oct 13, 2007 → present · first licensed Sep 24, 1999 as KF4QNP · 2 licenses · FRN 0002331981

📦 Moved: Huntsville, AL → Camden, AL

W4ROD Active Amateur Extra · vanity Oct 13, 2007 → expires Oct 13, 2027

Licensee
Rodney A Hughes

Address
652 Sand Island Drive
Camden, AL 36726
32.1259, -87.3924 (street) · Grid EM62hd · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0002331981

Previous call
KF4QNP (General)

Last granted
Aug 1, 2017

Effective
Aug 1, 2017

Last action
Aug 1, 2017
FCC actions (6)
- Aug 1, 2017 — License renewed LIREN
- May 6, 2017 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Apr 4, 2016 — License modified LIMOD
- Mar 14, 2016 — License modified LIMOD
- Oct 13, 2007 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Oct 13, 2007 — License issued LIISS
KF4QNP Canceled Technician Sep 24, 1999 → Oct 13, 2007 (canceled)

Licensee
RODNEY A HUGHES

Address
209 JONES VALLEY DR SW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35802
34.6765, -86.5546 (ZIP center) · Grid EM64rq · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0002331981

Last granted
Sep 22, 2007

Effective
Sep 22, 2007

Last action
Oct 13, 2007
FCC actions (3)
- Oct 13, 2007 — License canceled LICAN
- Sep 22, 2007 — License renewed LIREN
- Sep 24, 1999 — License modified LIMOD

Address history

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

Seen May 12, 2017 → Sep 27, 2026 · 20 snapshots · as W4ROD
Rodney A Hughes
652 Sand Island Drive, Camden, AL 36726
32.1259, -87.3924 (street) · Grid EM62hd · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen May 27, 2010 → Sep 27, 2026 · 72 snapshots · as KF4QNP
RODNEY A HUGHES
209 JONES VALLEY DR SW, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35802
34.6765, -86.5546 (ZIP center) · Grid EM64rq · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 · 1 snapshot · as KF4QNP
RODNEY A HUGHES
209 JONES VALLEY DR, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35802
34.6765, -86.5546 (ZIP center) · Grid EM64rq · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Previous holder: ROBERT H RUST

Held W4ROD Sep 12, 1995 → Sep 12, 2005 · first licensed Sep 12, 1995 as W4ROD · 1 license · no FRN on file (pre-2001 records)

W4ROD Expired Advanced Sep 12, 1995 → Sep 12, 2005 (expired)

Licensee
ROBERT H RUST

Address
3281 HWY 274
CHERRYVILLE, NC 28021
35.4008, -81.4033 (ZIP center) · Grid EM95hj · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Last granted
Sep 12, 1995

Effective
Sep 12, 1995

Last action
Sep 13, 2007
FCC actions (1)
- Sep 13, 2007 — 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 → Sep 27, 2026 · 47 snapshots · as W4ROD
ROBERT H RUST
3281 HWY 274, CHERRYVILLE, NC 28021
35.4008, -81.4033 (ZIP center) · Grid EM95hj · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by W4ROD

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 Sep 25, 2007 Granted Aug 1, 2017 0003181670	KF4QNP · RODNEY A HUGHES · Technician 209 JONES VALLEY DR SW, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35802 34.6765, -86.5546 (ZIP center) · Grid EM64rq · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.W4ROD ✓ granted	Granted got W4ROD

Others requesting W4ROD

6 applications listed W4ROD as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Feb 8, 2021	Feb 26, 2021	AB4FR · Rodney R Franklin · Dalton, GA	2	Granted
Mar 25, 2014	Apr 12, 2014	KK4YWP · Juan A Rodriguez · Charlotte, NC	1	Granted
Jan 31, 2014	Feb 18, 2014	KK4WOY · RODNEY C MOORE · CHARLOTTE, NC	1	Granted
Jun 23, 2010	Jul 11, 2010	AA4YJ · RODNEY M HAYES · Milton, FL	5	Granted
Sep 25, 2007	Oct 13, 2007	KF4QNP · RODNEY A HUGHES · HUNTSVILLE, AL	1	Granted
Sep 20, 1999	Oct 8, 1999	KB3MK · RODNEY A HIGNITE · ASHBURN, VA	2	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for W4ROD in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of W4ROD beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.

Repeaters within 50 miles

13 repeaters within 50 miles of this address, closest first · sort: closest · most active · map these & export for a radio →

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Miles	Call	Name	Output	Offset	Tone	Mode	Networks	Activity	Location
11.1	N5GEB	Camden N5GEB	147.1300	+0.6	TSQL 123.0	FM (analog)		—	Camden, AL
23.6	KE4ROA	Dixons Mills KE4ROA	147.0800	+0.6	TONE 210.7	FM (analog)		—	Dixons Mills, AL
29.1	N4VRM	Selma N4VRM	146.7200	-0.6	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Selma, AL
29.1	KI4CNI	Selma KI4CNI	147.0400	+0.6	TSQL 146.2	FM (analog)		—	Selma, AL
29.1	N4KTX	Selma N4KTX	442.0250	+5	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Selma, AL
35.9	KD4EXS	Marion KD4EXS	147.3750	+0.6	TSQL 123.0	FM (analog)		—	Marion, AL
36.6	AB4BR	Grove Hill AB4BR	147.2800	+0.6	TSQL 210.7	FM (analog)		—	Grove Hill, AL
41.5	WB4UFT	Monroeville WB4UFT	147.1600	+0.6	TONE 167.9	FM (analog)		—	Monroeville, AL
46.9	W4RDM	Butler W4RDM AllStar	443.3250	+5	TSQL 107.2	FM (analog)	EchoLink 449883 AllStar 61273	—	Butler, AL
48.6	KE4ROA	Butler KE4ROA	146.8500	-0.6	TONE 210.7	FM (analog)		—	Butler, AL
48.6	KJ4ZZI	Fort Deposit Wtr KJ4ZZI	146.6700	-0.6	TONE 100.0	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)		—	Fort Deposit, AL
49.8	KJ4ZZH	Greenville KJ4ZZH	145.1900	-0.6	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog) (FM,DV)		—	Greenville, AL
49.8	K4TNS	Greenville K4TNS	146.8800	-0.6	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Greenville, AL