N9TPB
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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, WI · old CB calls like KHC1939 or 18Q3518 (1962–63 CB call books) · (205) 546-1767 (1990s CB directory phones)W6CAR HAM 📻 GMRS
Amateur Extra class
licensed since 1996 (30 yrs)
Bigfork, MT
Grid DN28xb
LoTW user
GMRS WRAB866
30 repeaters within 50 mi
🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Apr 28, 2029. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Apr 29, 2031.
📬 QSL: LoTW user · last upload Jan 1, 2023 · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH
📝 W6CAR has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Feb 5, 2026 · what was requested
Currently held by Chris A Raanes · 1 holder on record
Current holder: Chris A Raanes
Held W6CAR Apr 28, 1999 → present · first licensed Jan 14, 1996 as KF6AYE · 1 license · FRN 0003547973
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- Licensee
- Chris A Raanes
- Address
- 439 Grand Drive #220
Bigfork, MT 59911
- FRN
- 0003547973
- Previous call
- KF6AYE (Technician)
- Last granted
- Apr 16, 2019
- Effective
- Jun 30, 2026
- Last action
- Jun 30, 2026
FCC actions (5)
- Jun 30, 2026 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Apr 16, 2019 — License renewed LIREN
- Mar 7, 2009 — License renewed LIREN
- Sep 10, 2007 — License modified LIMOD
- May 22, 2003 — Administrative update LIAUA
Callbook Records, 1993–2003
From the FCC amateur database as published on the QRZ! callsign CD-ROMs, 1993–2003, before and alongside the FCC's online records (which start in 1999). "Seen" dates are the first and last disc showing that record; the issue date is the FCC's, so it can be a renewal of an even older license.
- Seen Oct 8, 1999 → Apr 17, 2003 · 8 discs
W6CAR · Technician · issued Apr 28, 1999, expires Apr 28, 2009 · previously KF6AYE
CHRIS A. RAANES
2713 BARCLAY WAY, BELMONT, CA 94002-1320 - Seen Apr 21, 1996 → Apr 7, 1999 · 6 discs
KF6AYE · Technician · issued Jan 14, 1996, expires Jan 14, 2006
CHRIS A RAANES
2713 BARCLAY WAY, BELMONT, CA 94002-1320
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
- Seen Sep 27, 2026 → Oct 4, 2026 · 2 snapshots · as W6CAR
Chris A Raanes
439 Grand Drive #220, Bigfork, MT 59911 - Seen May 27, 2010 → Sep 25, 2025 · 45 snapshots · as W6CAR
Chris A Raanes
50 Bear Gulch Dr, Portola Valley, CA 94028-7905 - Seen Nov 7, 2004 · 1 snapshot · as W6CAR
CHRIS A RAANES
50 Bear Gulch Dr., Portola Valley, CA 94028
Earlier Holders
W6CAR in the 1993–2003 Callbooks
From the FCC amateur database as published on the QRZ! callsign CD-ROMs, 1993–2003, before and alongside the FCC's online records (which start in 1999). "Seen" dates are the first and last disc showing that record; the issue date is the FCC's, so it can be a renewal of an even older license.
- Seen Sep 9, 1993 → Apr 7, 1999 · 11 discs
W6CAR · Advanced · issued Apr 7, 1987, expires Apr 7, 1997
OKA K STEWART
500 SO TOPANGA CNYN BLVD, TOPANGA, CA 90290
W6CAR in the Printed Callbooks, 1909–1997
From scanned copies of the printed callbooks (government lists from 1913, then the Radio Amateur Callbook to 1997), read by OCR, so names and streets can carry typos. Each line is one or more editions in a row showing the same name at the same address.
- 1996 → 1997 · 2 editions
W6CAR · class A
Oka K Stewart
500 S T~anga Can~on B D, Topanga, CA 90290
1996 p.1128, 1997 p.1169 - 1994 · 1 edition
W6CAR · class A
Oka K Stewart
500 Sjopanga^ Canyon Blvd, Topanga, CA 90290
1994 p.1010 - 1992 → 1993 · 2 editions
W6CAR · class A
Oka K Stewart
500 S T~anga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, CA 90290
1992 p.882, 1993 p.957 - 1990 → 1991 · 2 editions
W6CAR · class A
Oka K Stewart
500 S Topanga Canion Blvd, Topanga, CA 90290
Winter 1990 p.790, Winter 1991 p.850 - 1983 · 1 edition
W6CAR · class A
Oka K Stewart
500 So Topanga Cnyn Blvd, Topanga, CA 90803
Winter 1983 p.711 - 1980 → 1981 · 2 editions
W6CAR · class A
Oka K Stewart
500 S Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, CA 90290
Winter 1980 p.668, 1981 p.600 - 1979 · 1 edition
W6CAR · class A
Oka K Stewart
Soo S Topanga Canjoo Blvd, Topiwlga, CA 90290
Winter 1979 p.124 - 1971 → 1977 · 7 editions
W6CAR · class A
Oka K Stewart
Camp Wildwood, Topanga 90290
Fall 1971 p.380, Winter 1972 p.383, Winter 1973 p.383, 1974 p.355, Winter 1975 p.380, Winter 1976 p.388, Winter 1977 p.423 - 1970 · 1 edition
W6CAR · class A
Oka K Stewart
Camp Wilowooo, Topanga Q0290
Spring 1970 p.379 - 1969 · 1 edition
W6CAR · class A
Oka K Stewart
Camp Wi Ld Wood, Topanga
Summer 1969 p.373 - 1968 · 1 edition
W6CAR · class A
Oka K Stewart
Camp Wjldwood, Topanga
Spring 1968 p.380 - 1965 · 1 edition
W6CAR
Oka Stew.a.rt
Camp Wildwood, Topanga
Summer 1965 p.344 - 1964 · 1 edition
W6CAR
Oka Stewart. Camp Wildwood. Topanga
Fall 1964 p.336 - 1963 · 1 edition
W6CAR
Oka Stewart. Camp Wildwood
Topanga
Summer 1963 p.360 - 1962 · 1 edition
W6CAR
Oka Stewart
Camp Wlldwood, Topanga
Fall 1962 p.343 - 1961 · 1 edition
W6CAR
Oka Stewart
Camp Wildwooo, Topanga
Fall 1961 p.357 - 1961 · 1 edition
W6CAR
Oka Stewart# Camp Wildwood# Topanga
Spring 1961 p.342 - 1947 → 1960 · 14 editions
W6CAR
Oka Stewart
Camp Wildwood, Topanga.
Fall 1947 p.120, Fall 1948 p.146, Summer 1949 p.133, Summer 1950 p.138, Spring 1951 p.168, Fall 1952 p.186, Fall 1953 p.195, Spring 1954 p.202, Fall 1954 p.197, Fall 1955 p.237, Spring 1956 p.228, Fall 1957 p.283, Summer 1958 p.281, Winter 1960 p.342 - 1941 → 1946 · 2 editions
W6CAR
Oka Stewart
Topa.nga, Calif. Francisco, CA
Winter 1941 p.103, Summer 1946 p.98 - 1936 · 1 edition
W6CAR
Lypli Ren. Ariz. K Md'lung
1801 S. O!he St., Albam. San Jose, CA
Spring 1936 p.205 - 1935 · 1 edition
W6CAR
Lyell E. Lllcglung
1801 S. Olive St., Alham- Bannister, Rox 172, Oxnard, Calif. (Stn. At
Spring 1935 p.95 - 1934 · 1 edition
W6CAR
Lyell E. ~lcclung
1801 S. Olive St., Alham-
Fall 1934 p.77 - 1932 → 1933 · 2 editions
W6CAR
Lyell E. Mcclnng
1801 S. Olive 'st .. Alham- W60i<Jll-Pnrtable Call Of W6akc.
Fall 1932 p.89, Spring 1933 p.65 - None · 1 edition
W6CAR · class A
Oka K Stewart
500 So Topanga Cnyn Blvd, Topanga
None p.634
Vanity Applications Filed by W6CAR
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 Feb 5, 2026
Award date was Feb 23, 2026
0011897891 |
W6CAR · Chris A Raanes
· Amateur Extra
50 Bear Gulch Dr, Portola Valley, CA 94028-7905
|
Dismissed | |
Filed Jul 6, 2021
Award date was Jul 24, 2021
0009609750 |
W6CAR · Chris A Raanes
· Amateur Extra
50 Bear Gulch Dr, Portola Valley, CA 94028-7905
|
Dismissed |
📡 On the Air: APRS, Digital & WSPR Spots
No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for W6CAR in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of W6CAR beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.
📻 GMRS Repeaters within 50 Miles
1 on the air or of unknown status, closest first · map these & export for a GMRS radio →
| Miles | Channel | Output | Tone in | Owner | Location | Access | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | RP22 | 462.725 | 100.0 | WRED350 | Kalispell, MT · Lone Pine | Open | On the air |
Repeaters within 50 Miles
30 repeaters within 50 miles of this address, most active first · sort: closest · most active · map these & export for a radio →
● confirmed on the air · ● probably · ● reported off the air · ● unknown · ◉ this license · ring = 50 miles · click a dot for the repeater's page
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| Miles | Call | Name | Output | Offset | Tone | Mode | Networks | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | KK7BYQ | Bigfork Harbor KK7BYQ |
446.8750 | -5 | none | D-STAR | — | Bigfork, MT | |
| 0.1 | NW7RG | Bigfork NW7RG AllStar |
146.7400 | -0.6 | TSQL 100.0 | FM (analog) | AllStar 27779 | — | Bigfork, MT |
| 1.7 | KE7MT | Bigfork KE7MT BM |
441.8500 | +5 | CC7 | DMR | BrandMeister 312980 | — | Bigfork, MT |
| 1.7 | NE7AL | Bigfork NE7AL BM |
442.6250 | +5 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 313297 | — | Bigfork, MT |
| 3.5 | NE7AL | Bigfork NE7AL AllStar |
444.9250 | +5 | TONE 123.0 | FM (analog) | AllStar 28677 IRLP 7362 | — | Bigfork, MT |
| 5.3 | W7UFX | Bigfork W7UFX AllStar |
433.2500 | simplex | TONE 123.0 | FM (analog) | AllStar 55956 | — | Bigfork, MT |
| 5.5 | NE7AL | Bigfork NE7AL AllStar |
444.3250 | +5 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 312695 BrandMeister 313019 AllStar 28678 | — | Bigfork, MT |
| 5.5 | NE7AL | Bigfork NE7AL BM |
444.1500 | +5 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 313019 BrandMeister 311991 | — | Bigfork, MT |
| 6.8 | N7LT | Somers N7LT IRLP |
446.8000 | simplex | TONE 100.0 | FM (analog) | IRLP 3692 | — | Somers, MT |
| 13.8 | N7LT | Lakeside Blackta N7LT |
147.2200 | +0.6 | TONE 123.0 | FM (analog) | — | Lakeside, MT | |
| 13.8 | N7LT | Lakeside Blackta N7LT |
444.9000 | +5 | TONE 100.0 | FM (analog) | — | Lakeside, MT | |
| 13.8 | K7LYY Offline | Kalispell Blackt K7LYY |
147.1800 | +0.6 | TONE 100.0 | FM (analog) | — | Kalispell, MT | |
| 14.0 | W7ZKA | Lakeside Blackta W7ZKA |
146.8600 | -0.6 | TONE 100.0 | FM (analog) | — | Lakeside, MT | |
| 15.1 | AA7FR | Kalispell AA7FR IRLP |
432.4300 | simplex | TSQL 141.3 | FM (analog) | IRLP 7551 | — | Kalispell, MT |
| 15.9 | K7LYY | Kalispell Buffal K7LYY IRLP |
446.4000 | simplex | TONE 100.0 | FM (analog) | IRLP 7430 | — | Kalispell, MT |
| 15.9 | K7LYY | Kalispell Buffal K7LYY BM |
146.7600 | -0.6 | DCS 152 | FM (analog) (DMR,FM) | BrandMeister 313195 | — | Kalispell, MT |
| 20.0 | KD0CST | Kalispell KD0CST IRLP |
146.4000 | simplex | TONE 118.8 | FM (analog) | IRLP 7884 IRLP 3005 | — | Kalispell, MT |
| 20.4 | K6KUS Offline | Columbia Falls K6KUS IRLP |
146.9000 | -0.6 | TSQL 100.0 | FM (analog) | IRLP 3982 | — | Columbia Falls, MT |
| 23.8 | WA7VNP | Whitefish Sandy WA7VNP |
443.7750 | +5 | TSQL 100.0 | FM (analog) | — | Whitefish, MT | |
| 26.3 | W7YP | Colu Teakettle M W7YP |
145.2500 | -0.6 | TSQL 100.0 | FM (analog) (FM,C4FM) | — | Columbia Falls, MT | |
| 26.3 | W7YP | Colu W Entrance W7YP EchoLink |
447.5000 | -5 | TONE 100.0 | FM (analog) (DMR,FM) | EchoLink 990395 BrandMeister 312489 | — | Columbia Falls, MT |
| 26.8 | WA7VNP | Whitefish WA7VNP |
444.8750 | +5 | TSQL 100.0 | FM (analog) (FM,C4FM) | — | Whitefish, MT | |
| 26.8 | WA7VNP | Whitefish WA7VNP |
444.9750 | +5 | TSQL 100.0 | FM (analog) | — | Whitefish, MT | |
| 26.9 | K7TDV | Whitefish K7TDV BM |
439.5600 | in 433.5600 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 3174660 | — | Whitefish, MT |
| 33.1 | KO8N | Whitefish Big KO8N |
145.2700 | -0.6 | TONE 100.0 | FM (analog) | — | Whitefish, MT | |
| 36.7 | W1KGK | Hot Springs Oliv W1KGK |
147.1200 | +0.6 | TONE 103.5 | FM (analog) | — | Hot Springs, MT | |
| 36.7 | W1KGK Offline | Plains W1KGK |
449.0000 | +5 | CC? | DMR | — | Plains, MT | |
| 39.1 | WR7DW | Olney Werner Pk WR7DW |
147.2600 | +0.6 | TONE 100.0 | FM (analog) | — | Olney, MT | |
| 39.1 | WR7DW | Olney Werner Pk WR7DW |
444.6500 | +5 | TONE 100.0 | FM (analog) | — | Olney, MT | |
| 42.1 | K7LBY | Kalispell Meadow K7LBY |
145.3100 | -0.6 | TSQL 100.0 | FM (analog) | — | Kalispell, MT |