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, WIWD9N
🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Jan 24, 2032. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Jan 25, 2034.
📬 QSL: LoTW user, last upload Aug 21, 2026 · eQSL AG member
📝 WD9N has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Jan 4, 2012 · what was requested
Currently held by David S Challans · 2 holders on record
Current holder: David S Challans
Held WD9N Jan 24, 2012 → present · first licensed Jan 24, 2001 as N9LVZ · 3 licenses · FRN 0002927051
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- Licensee
- David S Challans
- Address
- 735 E 3200 N AVE
Ramsey, IL 62080
- FRN
- 0002927051
- Previous call
- W9DSC (General)
- Last granted
- Dec 9, 2021
- Effective
- Dec 9, 2021
- Last action
- Dec 9, 2021
FCC actions (3)
- Dec 9, 2021 — License renewed LIREN
- Jan 24, 2012 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jan 24, 2012 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- DAVID S CHALLANS
- Address
- RR 1 BOX 192
RAMSEY, IL 62080
- FRN
- 0002927051
- Previous call
- N9LVZ (General)
- Last granted
- Mar 20, 2002
- Effective
- Dec 24, 2009
- Last action
- Jan 24, 2012
FCC actions (5)
- Jan 24, 2012 — License canceled LICAN
- Dec 24, 2009 — FCC action LIAUA
- Feb 18, 2003 — License modified LIMOD
- Mar 20, 2002 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Mar 20, 2002 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- DAVID S CHALLANS
- Address
- RR 1 BOX 192
RAMSEY, IL 62080
- FRN
- 0002927051
- Last granted
- Apr 10, 2001
- Effective
- Dec 15, 2001
- Last action
- Mar 20, 2002
FCC actions (4)
- Mar 20, 2002 — License canceled LICAN
- Dec 15, 2001 — FCC action LIAUA
- Apr 10, 2001 — License renewed LIREN
- Jan 24, 2001 — License modified LIMOD
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
Previous holder: MELVIN R MARQUARDT
Held WD9N Jul 9, 1998 → Jul 9, 2008 · first licensed Jul 9, 1998 as WD9N · 1 license · no FRN on file (pre-2001 records)
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- Licensee
- MELVIN R MARQUARDT
- Address
- PO Box 250
136 E RAILROAD ST
LENA, WI 54139
- Last granted
- Jul 9, 1998
- Effective
- Jul 9, 1998
- Last action
- Jul 10, 2010
FCC actions (1)
- Jul 10, 2010 — License expired LIEXP
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
- Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Sep 27, 2026 · 47 snapshots · as WD9N
MELVIN R MARQUARDT
PO Box 250
136 E RAILROAD ST, LENA, WI 54139
Vanity applications filed by WD9N
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 Jan 4, 2012
Granted Dec 9, 2021
0005015063 |
W9DSC · David S Challans
· Amateur Extra
RR 1 BOX 192, Ramsey, IL 62080
|
Granted
got WD9N
|
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Filed Dec 31, 2001
Award date was Jan 18, 2002
0000717671 |
N9LVZ · DAVID S CHALLANS
· General
RR 1 BOX 192, RAMSEY, IL 62080
|
3.K9DSC
5.K9PSK
|
Granted |
Others requesting WD9N
12 applications listed WD9N as a choice, newest first.
| Filed | Award | Applicant | Choice # | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2012 | Jan 22, 2012 | W9DSC · David S Challans · Ramsey, IL | 1 | Granted |
| Dec 30, 2011 | Jan 17, 2012 | W4LVU · James L Nix · Seabrook, SC | 14 | Granted |
| Dec 14, 2011 | Jan 1, 2012 | AC9AW · RICK L BURGESS · WORDEN, IL | 10 | Granted |
| Dec 13, 2011 | Dec 31, 2011 | KF9TC · Joseph P Castro · Oaklandon, IN | 17 | Granted |
| Dec 1, 2011 | Dec 19, 2011 | KC9VAI · The 220 Mhz Guys Amateur Radio Club · Chicago, IL | 2 | Granted |
| Aug 24, 2011 | Sep 11, 2011 | AB1PL · Suebsakoun Kuntawong · Woburn, MA | 7 | Granted |
| Jul 26, 2011 | Aug 13, 2011 | AB9JE · JOSEPH P MCNEELY · FORT WAYNE, IN | 3 | Granted |
| Apr 14, 2011 | May 2, 2011 | N9VJD · CARL C CERNEK · JOLIET TWP, IL | 2 | Granted |
| Apr 12, 2011 | Apr 30, 2011 | KA9MQA · KENNETH L DELAP II · SEYMOUR, IN | 7 | Granted |
| Apr 4, 2011 | Apr 22, 2011 | KC9SBV · Daniel P McGowan · Crest Hill, IL | 3 | Granted |
| Feb 22, 2011 | Mar 12, 2011 | AD5LR · Robert E Kendall · Sun Prairie, WI | 8 | Granted |
| Sep 29, 2010 | Oct 17, 2010 | KC9IFT · TODD E PUCH · LAKE FOREST, IL | 6 | Granted |
Repeaters within 50 miles
18 repeaters within 50 miles of this ZIP code, closest first · map these & export for a radio →
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| Miles | Call | Output | Offset | Tone | Mode | Networks | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.5 | KB9TZQ | 444.7250 | +5 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 311774 | Pana, IL |
| 23.4 | K7QLL | 443.4312 | +5 | CC7 | DMR | ChicagoLand | Greenville, IL |
| 24.0 | AD9OV | 147.1650 | +0.6 | TSQL 103.5 | P25 | EchoLink 228190 🗓 1 net | Greenville, IL |
| 29.4 | N9BIG | 441.5000 | +5 | CC7 | DMR | BrandMeister 312273 BrandMeister 312520 BrandMeister 314048 | EFFINGHAM, IL |
| 29.4 | N9BIG | 444.4000 | +5 | CC? | DMR | Springfield, IL | |
| 31.1 | N9OGL | 146.8350 | -0.6 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 312428 | Taylorville, IL |
| 36.6 | KC9URF | 145.6375 | simplex | none | D-STAR | Sandoval, IL | |
| 38.0 | KE8WGB | 448.8000 | -5 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister 3126852 | Staunton, IL |
| 42.7 | W9CWA | 442.2000 | +5 | TSQL 103.5 | FM (analog) | Centralia, IL | |
| 42.8 | K9MCE | 146.8650 | -0.6 | TSQL 103.5 | FM (analog) | 🗓 1 net | Carlinville, IL |
| 43.3 | K9MCE | 444.2500 | +5 | TSQL 103.5 | FM (analog) | 🗓 1 net | Virden, IL |
| 43.7 | KD9KOO | 147.0900 | +0.6 | CC5 | DMR | BrandMeister 312554 | Virden, IL |
| 45.9 | W9MBD | 146.6550 | -0.6 | none | D-STAR | Mattoon, IL | |
| 46.0 | W9MBD | 444.9750 | +5 | CC4 | DMR | BrandMeister 314688 | Mattoon, IL |
| 49.3 | K9HGX | 443.8000 | +5 | TSQL 123.0 | FM (analog) | Decatur, IL | |
| 22.8 | W9KXQ offline | 449.1750 | simplex | TSQL 103.5 | FM (analog) | IRLP 7210 IRLP 7410 | Greenville, IL |
| 42.5 | KD9KOO offline | 442.1250 | +0.6 | CC? | DMR | Springfield, IL | |
| 42.5 | KD9KOO offline | 444.9750 | +5 | CC5 | DMR | BrandMeister 312376 | Springfield, IL |