N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 9:42 am CDT (FCC files through Sep 30, 2026) · next update tomorrow 9:15 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

WB0DRH HAM

✅ Available for a vanity request — free since Jun 4, 2005.

2x3 call: any licensee can request it. No pending applications list it.

Not currently held · 1 holder on record · available since Jun 4, 2005

Previous holder: Walt Johler Memorial Amateur Radio Club

Held WB0DRH Nov 19, 1996 → Jun 3, 2003 · first licensed Nov 19, 1996 as WB0DRH · 5 licenses · FRN 0008522963

📦 Moved: Alton, IL → Staunton, IL

W9FD Active Club / other · vanity Jul 13, 2004 → expires Oct 1, 2034

Licensee
Walt Johler Memorial Amateur Radio Club

Address
22751 RUSCHHAUPT RD
STAUNTON, IL 62088
39.0147, -89.7985 (ZIP center) · Grid EM59ca · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0008522963

Previous call
KC9FIW

Trustee
WA4PGM

Last granted
Jul 10, 2025

Effective
Jul 11, 2025

Last action
Jul 11, 2025
FCC actions (6)
- Jul 11, 2025 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jul 11, 2025 — License modified LIMOD
- Jul 10, 2025 — License renewed LIREN
- Oct 1, 2014 — License renewed LIREN
- Jul 13, 2004 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jul 13, 2004 — License issued LIISS
📦 Moved: Katy, TX → Alton, IL

KC9FIW Canceled Club / other Jan 20, 2004 → Jul 13, 2004 (canceled)

Licensee
Walt Johler Memorial Amateur Radio Club

Address
Attn: SAMMIE H EFFINGER
8480 Seiler Terr
Alton, IL 62002
38.9392, -90.1349 (ZIP center) · Grid EM48ww · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0010129781

Trustee
K9SD

Last granted
Jan 20, 2004

Effective
Jan 20, 2004

Last action
Jul 13, 2004
FCC actions (2)
- Jul 13, 2004 — License canceled LICAN
- Jan 20, 2004 — License issued LIISS
📦 Moved: Wood River, IL → Katy, TX

K9HZ Active Amateur Extra · vanity Jun 3, 2003 → expires Jun 3, 2033

Licensee
WILLIAM J SCHMIDT II

Address
27427 MYRTLE LAKE LANE
KATY, TX 77494
29.7134, -95.8188 (street) · Grid EL29cr · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0008522963

Previous call
WB0DRH (Advanced)

Last granted
Mar 16, 2023

Effective
Mar 16, 2023

Last action
Mar 16, 2023
FCC actions (5)
- Mar 16, 2023 — License renewed LIREN
- Mar 12, 2013 — License renewed LIREN
- Sep 9, 2011 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jun 3, 2003 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jun 3, 2003 — License issued LIISS
📦 Moved: Edwardsville, IL → Wood River, IL

W9FD Canceled Amateur Extra Mar 2, 1998 → Jul 8, 2000 (canceled)

Licensee
WALTER W JOHLER

Address
PO Box 68
WOOD RIVER, IL 62095
38.8626, -90.0743 (ZIP center) · Grid EM48xu · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0008522963

Last granted
Mar 2, 1998

Effective
Mar 2, 1998

Last action
Jul 10, 2025
FCC actions (2)
- Jun 25, 2004 — Record corrected COR
- Jun 25, 2004 — Record corrected COR
WB0DRH Canceled Amateur Extra Nov 19, 1996 → Jun 3, 2003 (canceled)

Licensee
William J Schmidt II

Address
6617 Fox View Dr
Edwardsville, IL 62025
38.8299, -89.9310 (ZIP center) · Grid EM58at · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0008522963

Last granted
Nov 19, 1996

Effective
Mar 3, 2003

Last action
Jun 3, 2003
FCC actions (2)
- Jun 3, 2003 — License canceled LICAN
- Mar 3, 2003 — License modified LIMOD

Address history

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

Seen Sep 25, 2025 → Sep 27, 2026 · 2 snapshots · as W9FD
Walt Johler Memorial Amateur Radio Club
22751 RUSCHHAUPT RD, STAUNTON, IL 62088
39.0147, -89.7985 (ZIP center) · Grid EM59ca · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Oct 17, 2011 → Sep 27, 2026 · 45 snapshots · as K9HZ
WILLIAM J SCHMIDT II
27427 MYRTLE LAKE LANE, KATY, TX 77494
29.7134, -95.8188 (street) · Grid EL29cr · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Sep 27, 2026 · 47 snapshots · as W9FD
WALTER W JOHLER
PO Box 68
WOOD RIVER, IL 62095
38.8626, -90.0743 (ZIP center) · Grid EM48xu · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Sep 27, 2026 · 49 snapshots · as WB0DRH
William J Schmidt II
6617 Fox View Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025
38.8299, -89.9310 (ZIP center) · Grid EM58at · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Sep 27, 2026 · 92 snapshots · as KC9FIW
Walt Johler Memorial Amateur Radio Club
Attn: SAMMIE H EFFINGER
8480 Seiler Terr, Alton, IL 62002
38.9392, -90.1349 (ZIP center) · Grid EM48ww · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Others requesting WB0DRH

1 application listed WB0DRH as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Nov 4, 2003	Nov 22, 2003	KC9EXM · NAQRO-CENTRAL DIVISION CLUB · Edwardsville, IL	2	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for WB0DRH in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of WB0DRH beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.