N9TPB FCC License Search

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W7CAT HAM

Amateur Extra class licensed since 1994 (32 yrs) W7CAT since 2000 · previously KC7FAL Jackson, WY

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Dec 16, 2030. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Dec 17, 2032.

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

📝 W7CAT has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Nov 27, 2000 · what was requested

Currently held by MICHAEL L DETTMER · 2 holders on record

Current holder: MICHAEL L DETTMER

Held W7CAT Dec 16, 2000 → present · first licensed Oct 26, 1994 as KC7FAL · 2 licenses · FRN 0004106852

W7CAT Active Amateur Extra · vanity Dec 16, 2000 → expires Dec 16, 2030

Licensee
MICHAEL L DETTMER

Address
PO Box 7992
JACKSON, WY 83002

FRN
0004106852

Previous call
KC7FAL (General)

Last granted
Nov 4, 2020

Effective
Nov 4, 2020

Last action
Nov 4, 2020
FCC actions (5)
- Nov 4, 2020 — License renewed LIREN
- Oct 28, 2010 — License renewed LIREN
- Jun 17, 2002 — License modified LIMOD
- May 22, 2001 — License modified LIMOD
- Dec 16, 2000 — License issued LIISS
KC7FAL Canceled Technician Oct 26, 1994 → Dec 16, 2000 (canceled)

Licensee
MICHAEL L DETTMER

Address
PO Box 7992
JACKSON, WY 83001-7992
43.3946, -110.6298 (ZIP center) · Grid DN43qj · CQ 4 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0004106852

Last granted
Oct 26, 1994

Effective
Oct 26, 1994

Last action
Dec 16, 2000
FCC actions (1)
- Dec 16, 2000 — License canceled LICAN

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 KC7FAL
MICHAEL L DETTMER
PO Box 7992
JACKSON, WY 83001-7992
43.3946, -110.6298 (ZIP center) · Grid DN43qj · CQ 4 · ITU 6 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 48 snapshots · as W7CAT
MICHAEL L DETTMER
PO Box 7992
JACKSON, WY 83002

Previous holder: WRUBLE, ROBERT S

Held W7CAT → Nov 24, 1998 · first licensed as W7CAT · 1 license · no FRN on file (pre-2001 records)

W7CAT Canceled Club / other → Nov 24, 1998 (canceled)

Licensee
WRUBLE, ROBERT S

Address

Last granted

Effective

Last action

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 W7CAT
WRUBLE, ROBERT S

Vanity applications filed by W7CAT

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 Nov 27, 2000 Granted Nov 4, 2020 0000270918	KC7FAL · MICHAEL L DETTMER · Technician PO Box 7992 · JACKSON, WY 83002	1.W7CAT ✓ granted	Granted got W7CAT

Others requesting W7CAT

11 applications listed W7CAT as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Aug 26, 2025	Sep 13, 2025	KM7BWD · Casey Maas · Phoenix, AZ	9	Granted
Jul 24, 2006	Aug 11, 2006	KE7IND · Christopher A Catanese · Henderson, NV	2	Granted
Nov 27, 2000	Dec 15, 2000	KC7FAL · MICHAEL L DETTMER · JACKSON, WY	1	Granted
Nov 27, 2000	Dec 15, 2000	KI6SG · MICHAEL G ALLEE · SAN MARCOS, CA	1	Dismissed
Oct 16, 2000	Nov 3, 2000	KD5LVL · Christopher M Williams · Scurry, TX	19	Granted
Feb 8, 2000	Feb 26, 2000	N7VLL · RICHARD D DOYLE · MILLS, WY	3	Granted
Sep 27, 1999	Oct 15, 1999	KJ7CW · DORMAN H JACOBSEN · PORT ORFORD, OR	1	Granted
Aug 16, 1999	Sep 3, 1999	KJ7CW · DORMAN H JACOBSEN · PORT ORFORD, OR	1	Dismissed
Aug 16, 1999	Sep 3, 1999	KJ7CW · DORMAN H JACOBSEN · PORT ORFORD, OR	1	Dismissed
Aug 4, 1999	Aug 22, 1999	N7VLL · RICHARD D DOYLE · MILLS, WY	2	Dismissed
Aug 4, 1999	Aug 22, 1999	N7VLL · RICHARD D DOYLE · MILLS, WY	2	Dismissed

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for W7CAT in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of W7CAT beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.