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, WIW9SCS HAM
✅ Available for a vanity request — free since Aug 22, 2026.
1x3 call: Technician, General, Advanced and Amateur Extra licensees can request it.
1 pending application already lists it (first filed Sep 21, 2026) — see requests.
Not currently held · 1 holder on record · available since Aug 22, 2026
Previous holder: STEVEN C SCHINKEL
Held W9SCS Aug 21, 2004 → Aug 21, 2024 · first licensed Mar 5, 1997 as WB9KZV · 2 licenses · FRN 0011291259
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- Licensee
- STEVEN C SCHINKEL
- Address
- 2118 Plum Grove Road #234
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008
- FRN
- 0011291259
- Previous call
- WB9KZV (Technician Plus)
- Last granted
- Jun 3, 2014
- Effective
- Jun 3, 2014
- Last action
- Aug 22, 2026
FCC actions (5)
- Aug 22, 2026 — License expired LIEXP
- Jun 3, 2014 — License renewed LIREN
- Aug 8, 2013 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Aug 21, 2004 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Aug 21, 2004 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- STEVEN C SCHINKEL
- Address
- PO Box 8460
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008
- FRN
- 0011291259
- Last granted
- Mar 5, 1997
- Effective
- Mar 5, 1997
- Last action
- Aug 21, 2004
FCC actions (2)
- Aug 21, 2004 — License canceled LICAN
- Jul 27, 2004 — FCC action LTSFRN
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
Others requesting W9SCS
4 applications listed W9SCS as a choice, newest first.
| Filed | Award | Applicant | Choice # | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 (on or after) | KF0ZEI · Scott C Sosna · Saint Paul, MN | 21 | Pending |
| Sep 7, 2022 | Sep 25, 2022 | KD9VRP · Don R Billey · Anderson, IN | 14 | Granted |
| Aug 3, 2004 | Aug 21, 2004 | WB9KZV · STEVEN C SCHINKEL · ROLLING MEADOWS, IL | 1 | Granted |
| May 30, 2002 | Jun 17, 2002 | KB9LFD · Donald L Stedman · Peoria, IL | 3 | Granted |
📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots
No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for W9SCS in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of W9SCS beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.