N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 6:02 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 2, 2026) · next update tomorrow 6:00 am CDT

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WA6MB HAM

Amateur Extra class licensed since 2003 (23 yrs) WA6MB since 2011 · previously AD7MB, KG6QBL Ventura, CA

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Mar 5, 2031. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Mar 6, 2033.

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

📝 WA6MB has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Feb 15, 2011 · what was requested

Currently held by Mike Barnes · 1 holder on record

Current holder: Mike Barnes

Held WA6MB Mar 5, 2011 → present · first licensed Apr 1, 2003 as KG6QBL · 3 licenses · FRN 0008720195

WA6MB Active Amateur Extra · vanity Mar 5, 2011 → expires Mar 5, 2031

Licensee
Mike Barnes

Address
PO Box 7473
Ventura, CA 93006

FRN
0008720195

Previous call
AD7MB (General)

Last granted
Dec 15, 2020

Effective
Dec 15, 2020

Last action
Dec 15, 2020
FCC actions (3)
- Dec 15, 2020 — License renewed LIREN
- Mar 5, 2011 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Mar 5, 2011 — License issued LIISS
AD7MB Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity Dec 31, 2004 → Mar 5, 2011 (canceled)

Licensee
Michael J Barnes

Address
PO Box 7473
Ventura, CA 93006

FRN
0008720195

Previous call
KG6QBL (General)

Last granted
Dec 31, 2004

Effective
Dec 31, 2004

Last action
Mar 5, 2011
FCC actions (3)
- Mar 5, 2011 — License canceled LICAN
- Dec 31, 2004 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Dec 31, 2004 — License issued LIISS
KG6QBL Canceled Amateur Extra Apr 1, 2003 → Dec 31, 2004 (canceled)

Licensee
Michael J Barnes

Address
PO Box 7473
Ventura, CA 93006

FRN
0008720195

Last granted
Apr 1, 2003

Effective
Oct 15, 2004

Last action
Dec 31, 2004
FCC actions (4)
- Dec 31, 2004 — License canceled LICAN
- Oct 15, 2004 — License modified LIMOD
- Dec 22, 2003 — License modified LIMOD
- Apr 1, 2003 — License issued LIISS

Address history

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

Seen Apr 16, 2022 → Sep 27, 2026 · 12 snapshots · as WA6MB
Mike Barnes
PO Box 7473
Ventura, CA 93006
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Sep 27, 2026 · 126 snapshots · as KG6QBL
Michael J Barnes
PO Box 7473
Ventura, CA 93006

Vanity applications filed by WA6MB

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 15, 2011 Granted Dec 15, 2020 0004614926	AD7MB · Michael J Barnes · Amateur Extra PO Box 7473 · Ventura, CA 93006	1.WA6MB ✓ granted	Granted got WA6MB
Filed Dec 13, 2004 Granted Dec 31, 2004 0001968678	KG6QBL · Michael J Barnes · Amateur Extra PO Box 7473 · Ventura, CA 93006	1.AD7MB ✓ granted	Granted got AD7MB

Others requesting WA6MB

2 applications listed WA6MB as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Sep 23, 2015	Oct 11, 2015	KK6WJS · Robert M Barnett Mr. · Bloomington, CA	7	Granted
Feb 15, 2011	Mar 5, 2011	AD7MB · Michael J Barnes · Ventura, CA	1	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for WA6MB in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of WA6MB beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.