N9TPB
FCC License Search
🕒 FCC license data updated today 8:30 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 1, 2026) · next update today 9:45 am CDT
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HAMs within 5 miles of N9TPB · Extra class operators in Madison, WI · or try N9TPB · K9* wildcards · Smith, John · 0004797601 (FRN) · 53703 · Madison, WIW6ARA HAM
🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Jan 10, 2036. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Jan 11, 2038.
📬 QSL: LoTW user, last upload Jul 17, 2019 · not eQSL AG
📝 W6ARA has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Dec 16, 2005 · what was requested
Currently held by Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association, Inc. · 2 holders on record
Current holder: Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association, Inc.
Held W6ARA Jan 10, 2006 → present · first licensed Jun 11, 2002 as W6OTX · 5 licenses · FRN 0007229966
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- Licensee
- Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association, Inc.
- Address
- Attn: ROBERT L RIDENOUR JR
PO Box 911
Menlo Park, CA 94026
- FRN
- 0007229966
- Previous call
- KI6ALG
- Trustee
- KN6YGN
- Last granted
- Jan 15, 2026
- Effective
- Jan 15, 2026
- Last action
- Jan 15, 2026
FCC actions (5)
- Jan 15, 2026 — License renewed LIREN
- May 6, 2025 — License modified LIMOD
- Oct 28, 2015 — License renewed LIREN
- Jan 10, 2006 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jan 10, 2006 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association, Inc.
- Address
- Attn: Gerald H Tucker
PO Box 911
Menlo Park, CA 94026
- FRN
- 0007229966
- Trustee
- N6NV
- Last granted
- Aug 23, 2005
- Effective
- Aug 23, 2005
- Last action
- Jan 10, 2006
FCC actions (3)
- Jan 10, 2006 — License canceled LICAN
- Aug 23, 2005 — License issued LIISS
- Aug 23, 2005 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT
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- Licensee
- Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association, Inc
- Address
- Attn: SORIN V CONSTANTINESCU
PO Box 911
Menlo Park, CA 94026
- FRN
- 0007229966
- Previous call
- KG6ZNN
- Trustee
- KN6YUH
- Last granted
- Jun 25, 2025
- Effective
- Jun 25, 2025
- Last action
- Jun 25, 2025
FCC actions (4)
- Jun 25, 2025 — License renewed LIREN
- Jun 3, 2015 — License renewed LIREN
- Jun 21, 2005 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jun 21, 2005 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association, Inc
- Address
- Attn: Ronald V Chester
PO Box 911
Menlo Park, CA 94026
- FRN
- 0007229966
- Trustee
- W6AZ
- Last granted
- Jun 1, 2005
- Effective
- Jun 2, 2005
- Last action
- Jun 21, 2005
FCC actions (4)
- Jun 21, 2005 — License canceled LICAN
- Jun 2, 2005 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jun 1, 2005 — License issued LIISS
- Jun 1, 2005 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT
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- Licensee
- PALO ALTO AMATEUR RADIO ASSN INC
- Address
- Attn: CHRISTOPHER E HOOVER
PO Box 911
Menlo Park, CA 94026
- FRN
- 0007229966
- Trustee
- AI6KG
- Last granted
- Jan 16, 2018
- Effective
- May 6, 2025
- Last action
- May 6, 2025
FCC actions (6)
- May 6, 2025 — License modified LIMOD
- Jan 16, 2018 — License renewed LIREN
- Jan 14, 2008 — License renewed LIREN
- Jun 13, 2002 — License modified LIMOD
- Jun 11, 2002 — License modified LIMOD
- Jun 11, 2002 — FCC action LITIN
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
Previous holder: JEROME F ZOBEL
Held W6ARA Feb 21, 1996 → Jan 25, 1999 · first licensed Feb 21, 1996 as W6ARA · 1 license · no FRN on file (pre-2001 records)
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- Licensee
- JEROME F ZOBEL
- Address
- 23350 SERENO CT 30
CUPERTINO, CA 95014
- Last granted
- Feb 21, 1996
- Effective
- Feb 21, 1996
- Last action
- Jan 15, 2026
FCC actions (2)
- Dec 22, 2005 — Record corrected COR
- Dec 22, 2005 — Record corrected COR
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 W6ARA
JEROME F ZOBEL
23350 SERENO CT 30, CUPERTINO, CA 95014
Vanity applications filed by W6ARA
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 Dec 16, 2005
Granted Jan 15, 2026
0002411066 |
KI6ALG · Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association, Inc.
·
Attn: Gerald H Tucker · PO Box 911 · Menlo Park, CA 94026
|
Granted
got W6ARA
|
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Filed Jun 3, 2005
Granted Jun 25, 2025
0002186192 |
KG6ZNN · Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association, Inc
·
Attn: Ronald V Chester · PO Box 911 · Menlo Park, CA 94026
|
Granted
got K6OTA
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Others requesting W6ARA
3 applications listed W6ARA as a choice, newest first.
| Filed | Award | Applicant | Choice # | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2005 | Jan 3, 2006 | KI6ALG · Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association, Inc. · Menlo Park, CA | 1 | Granted |
| Jan 27, 2005 | Feb 14, 2005 | WB6RUG · FREDERICK H RAMER JR · ORANGE, CA | 18 | Dismissed |
| Feb 6, 2002 | Feb 24, 2002 | KK6XF · KENNETH N MC GARY · SAN FRANCISCO, CA | 4 | Granted |
📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots
No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for W6ARA in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of W6ARA beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.