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

W9SWS HAM 📻 GMRS

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Also a GMRS licensee

WSKC503

Active until Sep 17, 2035 · same FCC Registration Number (FRN) · GMRS covers the licensee's immediate family

General class licensed since 2013 (13 yrs) W9SWS since 2013 · previously KC9ZUV Naperville, IL LoTW user GMRS WSKC503

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Nov 19, 2033. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Nov 20, 2035.

📬 QSL: LoTW user · last upload Feb 18, 2008 · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH

📝 W9SWS has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Oct 30, 2013 · what was requested

Currently held by Scott A Wehrli · 2 holders on record

Current holder: Scott A Wehrli

Held W9SWS Nov 19, 2013 → present · first licensed Oct 30, 2013 as KC9ZUV · 2 licenses · FRN 0023023237

W9SWS Active General · vanity Nov 19, 2013 → expires Nov 19, 2033

Licensee
Scott A Wehrli

Address
PO Box 2223
Naperville, IL 60567

FRN
0023023237

Previous call
KC9ZUV (Technician)

Last granted
Nov 14, 2023

Effective
Nov 14, 2023

Last action
Nov 14, 2023
FCC actions (3)
- Nov 14, 2023 — License renewed LIREN
- Nov 19, 2013 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Nov 19, 2013 — License issued LIISS
KC9ZUV Canceled General Oct 30, 2013 → Nov 19, 2013 (canceled)

Licensee
SCOTT A WEHRLI

Address
1805 HIGH GROVE LN STE 113
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
41.7646, -88.1442 (ZIP center) · Grid EN51ws · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0023023237

Last granted
Oct 30, 2013

Effective
Nov 12, 2013

Last action
Nov 19, 2013
FCC actions (4)
- Nov 19, 2013 — License canceled LICAN
- Nov 12, 2013 — License modified LIMOD
- Oct 30, 2013 — License issued LIISS
- Oct 30, 2013 — 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 Apr 27, 2024 → Oct 4, 2026 · 12 snapshots · as W9SWS
Scott A Wehrli
PO Box 2223
Naperville, IL 60567
Seen Mar 28, 2014 → Oct 4, 2026 · 64 snapshots · as KC9ZUV
SCOTT A WEHRLI
1805 HIGH GROVE LN STE 113, NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
41.7646, -88.1442 (ZIP center) · Grid EN51ws · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Previous holder: JAMES A LAPINSKI

Held W9SWS Mar 30, 2001 → Mar 30, 2011 · first licensed Apr 2, 1997 as WA9SWS · 2 licenses · FRN 0004834073

W9SWS Expired General · vanity Mar 30, 2001 → Mar 30, 2011 (expired)

Licensee
JAMES A LAPINSKI

Address
10960 N KENNEDY HILL RD
BYRON, IL 61010
42.1345, -89.2726 (ZIP center) · Grid EN52id · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0004834073

Previous call
WA9SWS

Last granted
Mar 30, 2001

Effective
Mar 30, 2001

Last action
Apr 2, 2013
FCC actions (2)
- Apr 2, 2013 — License expired LIEXP
- Mar 30, 2001 — License issued LIISS
WA9SWS Canceled General Apr 2, 1997 → Mar 30, 2001 (canceled)

Licensee
JAMES A LAPINSKI

Address
10960 N KENNEDY HILL RD
BYRON, IL 61010
42.1345, -89.2726 (ZIP center) · Grid EN52id · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0004834073

Last granted
Apr 2, 1997

Effective
Apr 2, 1997

Last action
Mar 30, 2001
FCC actions (1)
- Mar 30, 2001 — 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 · 96 snapshots · as WA9SWS
JAMES A LAPINSKI
10960 N KENNEDY HILL RD, BYRON, IL 61010
42.1345, -89.2726 (ZIP center) · Grid EN52id · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by W9SWS

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 Oct 30, 2013 Granted Nov 14, 2023 0005991392	KC9ZUV · Scott A Wehrli · Technician 1805 High Grove Ln Ste 113, Naperville, IL 60540-3987 41.7646, -88.1442 (ZIP center) · Grid EN51ws · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.W9SWS ✓ granted 2.W9SAW held 3.W9ERL	Granted got W9SWS

Others requesting W9SWS

2 applications listed W9SWS as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Oct 30, 2013	Nov 17, 2013	KC9ZUV · Scott A Wehrli · Naperville, IL	1	Granted
Mar 12, 2001	Mar 30, 2001	WA9SWS · JAMES A LAPINSKI · BYRON, IL	1	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for W9SWS in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of W9SWS beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.