N9TPB FCC License Search

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

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W6ART HAM

General class licensed since 2000 (26 yrs) W6ART since 2006 · previously KD6ART, KD6LPO San Diego, CA LoTW user eQSL AG

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Apr 15, 2036. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Apr 16, 2038.

📬 QSL: LoTW user · last upload Jul 16, 2026 · eQSL AG member · QRZ · HamQTH

📝 W6ART has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Mar 27, 2006 · what was requested

Currently held by ARTHUR J RIDDLE · 2 holders on record

Current holder: ARTHUR J RIDDLE

Held W6ART Apr 15, 2006 → present · first licensed Apr 19, 2000 as KD6LPO · 3 licenses · FRN 0002413961

W6ART Active General · vanity Apr 15, 2006 → expires Apr 15, 2036

Licensee
ARTHUR J RIDDLE

Address
PO Box 80604
SAN DIEGO, CA 92138

FRN
0002413961

Previous call
KD6ART (Technician Plus)

Last granted
Feb 21, 2026

Effective
Feb 21, 2026

Last action
Feb 21, 2026
FCC actions (4)
- Feb 21, 2026 — License renewed LIREN
- Jan 29, 2016 — License renewed LIREN
- Apr 15, 2006 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Apr 15, 2006 — License issued LIISS
KD6ART Canceled General · vanity Aug 23, 2005 → Apr 15, 2006 (canceled)

Licensee
ARTHUR J RIDDLE

Address
PO Box 80604
SAN DIEGO, CA 92138

FRN
0002413961

Previous call
KD6LPO (Technician Plus)

Last granted
Aug 23, 2005

Effective
Aug 23, 2005

Last action
Apr 15, 2006
FCC actions (3)
- Apr 15, 2006 — License canceled LICAN
- Aug 23, 2005 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Aug 23, 2005 — License issued LIISS
KD6LPO Canceled General Apr 19, 2000 → Aug 23, 2005 (canceled)

Licensee
ARTHUR J RIDDLE

Address
PO Box 80604
SAN DIEGO, CA 92138

FRN
0002413961

Last granted
Apr 30, 2002

Effective
Apr 30, 2002

Last action
Aug 23, 2005
FCC actions (3)
- Aug 23, 2005 — License canceled LICAN
- Apr 30, 2002 — License renewed LIREN
- Apr 19, 2000 — License modified LIMOD

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 · 142 snapshots · as KD6LPO
ARTHUR J RIDDLE
PO Box 80604
SAN DIEGO, CA 92138

Previous holder: GLEN L AKINS

Held W6ART Mar 15, 1994 → Mar 15, 2004 · first licensed Mar 15, 1994 as W6ART · 1 license · no FRN on file (pre-2001 records)

W6ART Expired Advanced Mar 15, 1994 → Mar 15, 2004 (expired)

Licensee
GLEN L AKINS

Address
2816 SUNDAY TRAIL
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90068
34.1242, -118.3274 (ZIP center) · Grid DM04uc · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

Last granted
Mar 15, 1994

Effective
Mar 15, 1994

Last action
Mar 16, 2006
FCC actions (1)
- Mar 16, 2006 — 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 W6ART
GLEN L AKINS
2816 SUNDAY TRAIL, HOLLYWOOD, CA 90068
34.1242, -118.3274 (ZIP center) · Grid DM04uc · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by W6ART

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 27, 2006 Granted Feb 21, 2026 0002545678	KD6ART · ARTHUR J RIDDLE · General PO Box 80604 · SAN DIEGO, CA 92138	1.W6ART ✓ granted	Granted got W6ART
Filed Aug 4, 2005 Granted Aug 23, 2005 0002264908	KD6LPO · ARTHUR J RIDDLE · General PO Box 80604 · SAN DIEGO, CA 92138	1.KD6ART ✓ granted	Granted got KD6ART

Others requesting W6ART

2 applications listed W6ART as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Mar 27, 2006	Apr 14, 2006	KD6ART · ARTHUR J RIDDLE · SAN DIEGO, CA	1	Granted
Mar 1, 2004	Mar 19, 2004	KE6QZQ · Art T Salindo · Stockton, CA	1	Dismissed

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for W6ART in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of W6ART beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.