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)W9RKN HAM
General class
licensed since 2010 (16 yrs)
W9RKN since 2010 · previously KC9RKN
Sparta, WI
Grid EN44md
46 repeaters within 50 mi
🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Mar 12, 2030. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Mar 13, 2032.
📬 QSL: no LoTW uploads on record · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH
📝 W9RKN has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Feb 22, 2010 · what was requested
Currently held by Eric L Pipkin · 1 holder on record
Current holder: Eric L Pipkin
Held W9RKN Mar 12, 2010 → present · first licensed Feb 17, 2010 as KC9RKN · 2 licenses · FRN 0019497171
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- Licensee
- Eric L Pipkin
- Address
- Attn: Eric Pipkin
3498 Acorn Ave
Sparta, WI 54656
- FRN
- 0019497171
- Previous call
- KC9RKN
- Last granted
- Jan 1, 2020
- Effective
- Jan 1, 2020
- Last action
- Jan 1, 2020
FCC actions (3)
- Jan 1, 2020 — License renewed LIREN
- Mar 12, 2010 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Mar 12, 2010 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- Eric L Pipkin
- Address
- 3498 Acorn Ave
Sparta, WI 54656
- FRN
- 0019497171
- Last granted
- Feb 17, 2010
- Effective
- Feb 17, 2010
- Last action
- Mar 12, 2010
FCC actions (3)
- Mar 12, 2010 — License canceled LICAN
- Feb 17, 2010 — License issued LIISS
- Feb 17, 2010 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
- Seen May 27, 2010 → Nov 1, 2026 · 102 snapshots · as KC9RKN
Eric L Pipkin
3498 Acorn Ave, Sparta, WI 54656
W9RKN 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.
- 1952 → 1953 · 2 editions
W9RKN
George M. Fujii
1009 So. Oakley B Lvd., Chicago 12, 111.
Fall 1952 p.281, Fall 1953 p.289 - 1951 · 1 edition
W9RKN
George M. Fujii
100s So. Oakley Blvd., Chicago, El.
Spring 1951 p.251 - 1948 → 1950 · 2 editions
W9RKN
George M. Fujii
1009 So. Oakley Blvd., Chicago, HI
Fall 1948 p.215, Summer 1950 p.216 - 1938 → 1940 · 4 editions
W9RKN
A. F. Antilla
1637 Roberts Av., Whiting.ind.
Winter 1938 p.179, Spring 1938 p.167, Spring 1939 p.173, Spring 1940 p.196 - 1937 · 1 edition
W9RKN
A. F. Antilla
1687 Roberts Av., Whiting, IN
Fall 1937 p.172 - 1935 → 1936 · 2 editions
W9RKN
Arthur F. Antilla
1637 Roberts Av., Whiting
Spring 1935 p.213, Spring 1936 p.304 - 1934 · 1 edition
W9RKN
Arthur F. Antilla
1637 Roberta Av., Whiting
Fall 1934 p.192
Vanity Applications Filed by W9RKN
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 22, 2010
Granted Jan 1, 2020
0004131901 |
KC9RKN · Eric L Pipkin
· General
Attn: Eric Pipkin · 3498 Acorn Ave, Sparta, WI 54656
|
Granted
got W9RKN
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Others Requesting W9RKN
1 application listed W9RKN as a choice, newest first.
| Filed | Award | Applicant | Choice # | W9RKN | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2010 | Mar 12, 2010 | KC9RKN · Eric L Pipkin · Sparta, WI | 1 | Granted | Granted this call |
📡 On the Air: APRS, Digital & WSPR Spots
No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for W9RKN in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of W9RKN beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.
Repeaters within 50 Miles
46 repeaters within 50 miles of this address, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.0 | W9WWV | Black River Fall W9WWV |
145.3900 | -0.6 | TONE 131.8 | FM (analog) | — | Black River Falls, WI | |
| 14.2 | KC9GEA | Black River Fall KC9GEA |
145.3900 | -0.6 | TSQL 131.8 | FM (analog) | — | Black River Falls, WI | |
| 17.3 | N9ROY | Black River Fall N9ROY |
443.5500 | +5 | none | D-STAR | — | Black River Falls, WI | |
| 17.3 | WI9WIN | Black River Fall WI9WIN WIN |
443.5500 | +5 | TSQL 131.8 | FM (analog) | WIN | — | Black River Falls, WI |
| 20.7 | N9TUU | Galesville N9TUU WIN |
147.0000 | +0.6 | TSQL 131.8 | FM (analog) | WIN | — | Galesville, WI |
| 20.7 | WI9WIN | Galesville WI9WIN |
442.5000 | +5 | TSQL 131.8 | FM (analog) | — | Galesville, WI | |
| 20.7 | N9TUU | Galesville N9TUU WIN |
442.5000 | +5 | none | D-STAR | WIN | — | Galesville, WI |
| 23.4 | KD9JZC | Tomah KD9JZC WIN |
147.2400 | +0.6 | none | D-STAR | WIN | — | Tomah, WI |
| 23.7 | AB9TS | La Crosse AB9TS |
444.4750 | +5 | TSQL 131.8 | FM (analog) | — | La Crosse, WI | |
| 23.7 | KD9GVS | La Crosse KD9GVS WIRES-X |
444.4750 | +5 | TONE 131.8 | FM (analog) (FM,C4FM) | WIRES-X 91814 | — | La Crosse, WI |
| 23.8 | W9UUM | La Crosse W9UUM FM38 |
442.3000 | +5 | TSQL 131.8 | FM (analog) | AllStar 610590 FM38 🗓 4 nets | 4 nets · 463 check-ins · 254 stations | La Crosse, WI |
| 24.5 | WI9WIN | Tomah WI9WIN WIN |
444.8000 | +5 | TSQL 131.8 | FM (analog) | WIN | — | Tomah, WI |
| 25.2 | KA9BAB | La Crosse Granda KA9BAB |
444.9150 | +5 | none | D-STAR | — | La Crosse, WI | |
| 25.8 | W9MVA | La Crosse W9MVA |
444.6000 | +5 | TONE 131.8 | FM (analog) | — | La Crosse, WI | |
| 27.3 | N0EXE | La Crosse Dtwn N0EXE |
444.7500 | +5 | TONE 131.8 | FM (analog) | — | La Crosse, WI | |
| 27.3 | WX9W | Wyeville WX9W |
146.6250 | -0.6 | TSQL 131.8 | FM (analog) | — | Wyeville, WI | |
| 31.3 | W9UP | La Crosse W9UP WIRES-X |
146.9700 | -0.6 | TSQL 131.8 | FM (analog) (C4FM,FM) | WIRES-X 53956 | — | La Crosse, WI |
| 31.5 | N9ETD | La Crosse N9ETD |
147.0900 | +0.6 | TONE 131.8 | FM (analog) | — | La Crosse, WI | |
| 32.7 | W0NE | Bluff Siding W0NE |
146.8350 | -0.6 | TSQL 131.8 | FM (analog) (C4FM,FM) | — | Bluff Siding, WI | |
| 34.1 | KC9KVE | Tomah KC9KVE |
146.8050 | -0.6 | TSQL 131.8 | FM (analog) | — | Tomah, WI | |
| 35.6 | N0QZU | Winona N0QZU |
147.2850 | +0.6 | TSQL 100.0 | FM (analog) | — | Winona, MN | |
| 35.8 | W0NE | Winona W0NE BM |
442.1500 | +5 | TSQL 100.0 | FM (analog) (C4FM,DMR,FM) | BrandMeister 313825 | — | Winona, MN |
| 36.2 | AD0UU | Winona Sugarloaf AD0UU EchoLink |
445.0000 | simplex | Fusion (C4FM) | EchoLink 145829 WIRES-X 21884 | — | Winona, MN | |
| 36.3 | W0CHP | Winona Minn W0CHP BM |
433.8175 | +5 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 317060302 BrandMeister 317060317 | — | Winona, Minn., MN |
| 36.3 | W0CHP | Winona Minn W0CHP BM |
445.3875 | in 442.3875 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 317060303 | — | Winona, Minn., MN |
| 36.5 | W9EYN | Granton W9EYN |
444.0500 | +5 | TSQL 114.8 | FM (analog) | — | Granton, WI | |
| 36.5 | N9RRF | Granton N9RRF |
146.7750 | -0.6 | TSQL 114.8 | FM (analog) | — | Granton, WI | |
| 37.3 | N0QK | Winona N0QK EchoLink |
147.5550 | simplex | none | FM (analog) | EchoLink 230765 WIRES-X 21955 | — | Winona, MN |
| 38.0 | W0NE | Winona W0NE |
146.6400 | -0.6 | TSQL 100.0 | FM (analog) (C4FM,FM) | — | Winona, MN | |
| 38.7 | N9ETD | Reno N9ETD |
444.6000 | +5 | TSQL 131.8 | FM (analog) | — | Reno, MN | |
| 39.1 | WE9COM | Gilmanton WE9COM |
145.4300 | -0.6 | TSQL 131.8 | FM (analog) | — | Gilmanton, WI | |
| 39.1 | WA0ELW | Winona WA0ELW |
147.1500 | +0.6 | 131.8 | FM (analog) | — | Winona, MN | |
| 39.7 | N9TUU | Viroqua N9TUU |
145.1700 | -0.6 | TSQL 131.8 | FM (analog) | — | Viroqua, WI | |
| 41.6 | HA7BJA | Town L0C4T0R HA7BJA BM |
439.2750 | in 431.6750 | CC8 | DMR | BrandMeister 216701907 | — | Town, L0C4T0R, MN |
| 41.6 | BH6SKA | Wuhan BH6SKA BM |
434.3000 | in 432.3000 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 4613822 | — | Wuhan, MN |
| 41.7 | KB9WQF | Mauston KB9WQF |
146.8500 | -0.6 | TSQL 123.0 | FM (analog) (C4FM,FM) | 🗓 2 nets | 2 nets · 33 check-ins · 11 stations | Mauston, WI |
| 43.2 | W9WCA | Pittsville W9WCA |
444.0250 | +5 | TSQL 114.8 | FM (analog) (FM,C4FM) | — | Pittsville, WI | |
| 43.4 | KC9IPY | Necedah KC9IPY |
147.2100 | +0.6 | TSQL 123.0 | FM (analog) (C4FM,FM) | — | Necedah, WI | |
| 45.1 | K9UJH | Necedah K9UJH |
444.1250 | +5 | TSQL 123.0 | FM (analog) | — | Necedah, WI | |
| 45.6 | KD9BLN | Wonewoc KD9BLN |
146.7150 | -0.6 | none | D-STAR | — | Wonewoc, WI | |
| 45.6 | KD9BLN | Wonewoc KD9BLN |
443.6938 | +5 | none | D-STAR | — | Wonewoc, WI | |
| 47.8 | W9EAU | Fall Creek W9EAU |
443.3000 | +5 | TSQL 110.9 | FM (analog) (FM,C4FM) | — | Fall Creek, WI | |
| 47.9 | KD9BLN | Wonewoc KD9BLN |
444.6938 | +5 | none | D-STAR | — | Wonewoc, WI | |
| 21.9 | N0EXE Offline | Galesville N0EXE IRLP |
446.0250 | simplex | TSQL 131.8 | FM (analog) | IRLP 8136 | — | Galesville, WI |
| 27.3 | W9UUM Offline | La Crosse W9UUM IRLP |
444.7500 | +5 | TSQL 131.8 | FM (analog) | IRLP 4994 | — | La Crosse, WI |
| 35.9 | W0NE Offline | Winona W0NE |
444.2250 | +5 | TSQL 100.0 | FM (analog) (C4FM,FM) | — | Winona, MN |