N9TPB FCC License Search

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

W9GN HAM

Amateur Extra class licensed since 1998 (28 yrs) W9GN since 2000 · previously N9BBW Rhinelander, WI grid EN55hp active on 1 net 38 repeaters within 50 mi

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Dec 5, 2030. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Dec 6, 2032.

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

📝 W9GN has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Nov 15, 2000 · what was requested

Currently held by BRUCE R HILSTROM · 2 holders on record

🗓 Active on 1 net · last heard Oct 3, 2026

Current holder: BRUCE R HILSTROM

Held W9GN Dec 5, 2000 → present · first licensed Oct 26, 1998 as N9BBW · 2 licenses · FRN 0002954899

📦 Moved: Marengo, IL → Rhinelander, WI

W9GN Active Amateur Extra · vanity Dec 5, 2000 → expires Dec 5, 2030

Licensee
BRUCE R HILSTROM

Address
PO Box 463
Rhinelander, WI 54501
45.6576, -89.3492 (ZIP center) · Grid EN55hp · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0002954899

Previous call
N9BBW (Advanced)

Last granted
Oct 30, 2020

Effective
Oct 30, 2020

Last action
Oct 30, 2020
FCC actions (4)
- Oct 30, 2020 — License renewed LIREN
- Apr 18, 2018 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Sep 29, 2010 — License renewed LIREN
- Dec 5, 2000 — License issued LIISS
N9BBW Canceled Amateur Extra Oct 26, 1998 → Dec 5, 2000 (canceled)

Licensee
BRUCE R HILSTROM

Address
PO Box 565
MARENGO, IL 60152
42.2394, -88.6273 (ZIP center) · Grid EN52qf · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0002954899

Last granted
Oct 26, 1998

Effective
May 31, 2000

Last action
Dec 5, 2000
FCC actions (2)
- Dec 5, 2000 — License canceled LICAN
- May 31, 2000 — License modified LIMOD

Address history

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

Seen May 7, 2018 → Oct 4, 2026 · 17 snapshots · as W9GN
BRUCE R HILSTROM
PO Box 463
Rhinelander, WI 54501
45.6576, -89.3492 (ZIP center) · Grid EN55hp · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 79 snapshots · as N9BBW
BRUCE R HILSTROM
PO Box 565
MARENGO, IL 60152
42.2394, -88.6273 (ZIP center) · Grid EN52qf · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Previous holder: CLIFFORD E VOUGHT

Held W9GN Apr 5, 1994 → Feb 11, 1998 · first licensed Apr 5, 1994 as W9GN · 1 license · no FRN on file (pre-2001 records)

W9GN Canceled Amateur Extra Apr 5, 1994 → Feb 11, 1998 (canceled)

Licensee
CLIFFORD E VOUGHT

Address
7202 DONNA DR
MIDDLETON, WI 53562
43.1160, -89.5435 (ZIP center) · Grid EN53fc · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Last granted
Apr 5, 1994

Effective
Apr 5, 1994

Last action
Nov 14, 2000
FCC actions (2)
- Nov 14, 2000 — Record corrected COR
- Nov 14, 2000 — 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 → Oct 4, 2026 · 48 snapshots · as W9GN
CLIFFORD E VOUGHT
7202 DONNA DR, MIDDLETON, WI 53562
43.1160, -89.5435 (ZIP center) · Grid EN53fc · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by W9GN

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 15, 2000 Granted Oct 30, 2020 0000262653	N9BBW · BRUCE R HILSTROM · Amateur Extra PO Box 565 · MARENGO, IL 60152 42.2394, -88.6273 (ZIP center) · Grid EN52qf · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.W9GN ✓ granted	Granted got W9GN
Filed Oct 27, 2000 Granted Oct 30, 2020 0000247695	N9BBW · BRUCE R HILSTROM · Amateur Extra Attn: Bruce R Hilstrom · PO Box 565 · MARENGO, IL 60152 42.2394, -88.6273 (ZIP center) · Grid EN52qf · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.W9GN ✓ granted	Dismissed got W9GN

Others requesting W9GN

2 applications listed W9GN as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Nov 15, 2000	Dec 3, 2000	N9BBW · BRUCE R HILSTROM · MARENGO, IL	1	Granted
Oct 27, 2000	Nov 14, 2000	N9BBW · BRUCE R HILSTROM · MARENGO, IL	1	Dismissed

Nets

Net	When	Frequency	Role	Times	Last
NUTNET	Daily 7:30 AM CT	3.985	Checked in	29	2026-10-03

From nets logged with NetLogger since the start of collection.

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for W9GN in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of W9GN beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.

Repeaters within 50 miles

38 repeaters within 50 miles of this ZIP code, 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
1.5	KC9HBX	Rhinelander LEC KC9HBX EchoLink	146.9400	-0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)	EchoLink 452874	—	Rhinelander, WI
17.8	N9TRA	Tomahawk Harriso N9TRA	145.4300	-0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog) (FM,P25)		—	Tomahawk, WI
17.8	N9TRA	Tomahawk Harriso N9TRA	444.5750	+5	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		—	Tomahawk, WI
18.0	KD9PT	Eagle River KD9PT	145.4500	-0.6	TONE 114.8	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)		—	Eagle River, WI
19.3	W9VRC	Eagle River Mem W9VRC EchoLink	145.1500	-0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog) (C4FM,FM)	EchoLink 691369	—	Eagle River, WI
21.2	W9RRA	Hazelhurst ASR#1 W9RRA IRLP	147.1950	+0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog) (DV,FM)	IRLP 4195	—	Hazelhurst, WI
24.6	KD9JHE	Sayner KD9JHE	444.4000	+5	none	D-STAR		—	Sayner, WI
25.7	WE9COM	Irma WE9COM	146.8950	-0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		—	Irma, WI
25.8	KC9NW	Irma Hl KC9NW	146.9700	-0.6	TSQL 71.9	FM (analog)		—	Irma, WI
25.9	KC9JCH	Arbor Vitae KC9JCH WIRES-X	146.3550	+0.6	TONE 114.8	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)	WIRES-X 58978	—	Arbor Vitae, WI
25.9	KB9VMC	Sayner KB9VMC WIN	147.3600	+0.6	none	D-STAR	WIN	—	Sayner, WI
25.9	KC9JCH	Arbor Vitae KC9JCH WIRES-X	443.2500	+5	TSQL 88.5	FM (analog) (C4FM,FM)	WIRES-X 21667	—	Arbor Vitae, WI
26.0	KD9JHE	Sayner KD9JHE	147.3600	+0.6	none	D-STAR		—	Sayner, WI
26.0	WI9WIN	Sayner AirComn WI9WIN	444.4000	+5	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		—	Sayner, WI
26.0	WE9COM	Sayner WE9COM	145.1300	-0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		—	Sayner, WI
26.8	KB9QJN	Irma LH School KB9QJN AllStar	146.6400	-0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog) (FM,P25)	EchoLink 364965 IRLP 4618 AllStar 641492	—	Irma, WI
26.8	KB9QJN	Irma LH School KB9QJN AllStar	442.7750	+5	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)	AllStar 641493	—	Irma, WI
26.8	N9MEA	Irma Lincoln N9MEA	52.8300	in 51.1300	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		—	Irma, WI
29.9	W9BTN	Lac Du Flambeau W9BTN	146.7000	-0.6	TONE 114.8	FM (analog)		—	Lac Du Flambeau, WI
30.7	KC9HBX	Tripoli Willow KC9HBX EchoLink	147.1200	+0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)	EchoLink 452874	—	Tripoli, WI
35.4	W9VRC	Land O Lakes Wtr W9VRC	145.3900	-0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)		—	Land O Lakes, WI
35.8	W9SM	Antigo Kent W9SM	147.2550	+0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		—	Antigo, WI
35.9	N9TEV	Antigo N9TEV	147.3150	+0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		—	Antigo, WI
36.7	KB9QJN	Merrill KB9QJN AllStar	145.1900	-0.6	CC5	DMR	BrandMeister 313542 AllStar 641494	—	Merrill, WI
36.9	KB9QJN	Merrill KB9QJN FM38	444.5750	+5	TONE 114.8	FM (analog)	AllStar 64168 FM38 🗓 4 nets	4 nets	Merrill, WI
39.9	W9SM	Antigo Gresch W9SM	145.3100	-0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		—	Antigo, WI
41.0	KB9WCK	Land O' Lakes KB9WCK WIRES-X	145.3900	-0.6	TONE 114.8	FM (analog)	WIRES-X 80110	—	Land O' Lakes, WI
41.4	N8LVQ	Iron River Ski N8LVQ EchoLink	145.1700	-0.6	TSQL 107.2	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)	EchoLink 90611 WIRES-X 65384	—	Iron River, MI
41.5	N8LVQ	Iron River Ski N8LVQ AllStar	444.1750	+5	TONE 107.2	FM (analog)	AllStar 640990	—	Iron River, MI
41.9	W9SM	Wausau Fox 55 W9SM	224.6400	-1.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		—	Wausau, WI
41.9	W9SM	Wausau Fox 55 W9SM	444.1000	+5	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		—	Wausau, WI
41.9	W9SM	Wausau HF 55 W9SM	444.4250	+5	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		—	Wausau, WI
42.1	AA9JR	Townsend Holiday AA9JR AllStar	443.9500	+5	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog) (DMR,FM)	AllStar 505080 BrandMeister 311630	—	Townsend, WI
42.6	W9SM	Wausau W9SM	147.1350	+0.6	TONE 114.8	FM (analog)		—	Wausau, WI
45.3	W8YNY	Gaastra W8YNY AllStar	145.1700	-0.6	DG-ID 00-00	Fusion (C4FM)	WIRES-X 55384 AllStar 640991	—	Gaastra, MI
45.4	KA9HQE	Wausau NC Brokaw KA9HQE	443.3250	+5	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Wausau, WI
48.8	W9PFP	Park Falls WLEF W9PFP	147.0000	+0.6	TSQL 110.9	FM (analog)		—	Park Falls, WI
48.8	W9PFP	Park Falls WLEF W9PFP	444.7500	+5	TSQL 110.9	FM (analog)		—	Park Falls, WI