N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 7:15 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 5, 2026) · next update today 8:30 am CDT

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WJ6R HAM

✅ Available for a vanity request — free since Sep 22, 2026.

2x1 call: only Amateur Extra licensees can request it. 2 pending applications already list it (first filed Sep 22, 2026) — see requests.

📬 QSL: LoTW user · last upload Jul 4, 2024 · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH

Not currently held · 3 holders on record · available since Sep 22, 2026

Previous holder: Rick S Ruhl

Held WJ6R Jul 17, 2019 → Sep 21, 2024 · first licensed Jun 30, 1999 as N4GDO · 5 licenses · FRN 0003982287

📦 Moved: Cathedral City, CA → Beaumont, CA

W6IX Active Amateur Extra · vanity Sep 21, 2024 → expires Sep 21, 2034

Licensee
Rick S Ruhl

Address
Attn: Rick ruhl
PO Box 92223
1280 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 107
Beaumont, CA 92223
33.9430, -116.9660 (street) · Grid DM13mw · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0003982287

Previous call
WJ6R (Advanced)

Last granted
Sep 21, 2024

Effective
Jul 16, 2026

Last action
Jul 16, 2026
FCC actions (3)
- Jul 16, 2026 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Sep 21, 2024 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Sep 21, 2024 — License issued LIISS
📦 Moved: Riverview, FL → Cathedral City, CA

WJ6R Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity Jul 17, 2019 → Sep 21, 2024 (canceled)

Licensee
Rick S Ruhl

Address
Attn: Rick Ruhl
37043 Bankside Dr #3
Cathedral city, CA 92234
33.8141, -116.4655 (ZIP center) · Grid DM13st · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0003982287

Previous call
K6GDO (Advanced)

Last granted
Jul 17, 2019

Effective
Jun 29, 2022

Last action
Sep 21, 2024
FCC actions (4)
- Sep 21, 2024 — License canceled LICAN
- Jun 29, 2022 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jul 17, 2019 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jul 17, 2019 — License issued LIISS
K6GDO Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity Aug 25, 2017 → Jul 17, 2019 (canceled)

Licensee
RICHARD S RUHL

Address
12012 Fruitwood Drive
Riverview, FL 33569
27.8488, -82.2958 (ZIP center) · Grid EL87uu · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0003982287

Previous call
W4PC (Advanced)

Last granted
Aug 25, 2017

Effective
Aug 25, 2017

Last action
Jul 17, 2019
FCC actions (3)
- Jul 17, 2019 — License canceled LICAN
- Aug 25, 2017 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Aug 25, 2017 — License issued LIISS
📦 Moved: Florence, AL → Riverview, FL

W4PC Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity Oct 13, 2000 → Aug 25, 2017 (canceled)

Licensee
RICHARD S RUHL

Address
12012 Fruitwood Drive
Riverview, FL 33569
27.8488, -82.2958 (ZIP center) · Grid EL87uu · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0003982287

Previous call
N4GDO (Advanced)

Last granted
Jul 17, 2010

Effective
May 31, 2013

Last action
Mar 13, 2024
FCC actions (7)
- Aug 25, 2017 — License canceled LICAN
- May 31, 2013 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 29, 2011 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Sep 28, 2010 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jul 17, 2010 — License renewed LIREN
- Jun 25, 2010 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Oct 13, 2000 — License issued LIISS
N4GDO Canceled Amateur Extra Jun 30, 1999 → Oct 13, 2000 (canceled)

Licensee
RICHARD S RUHL

Address
106 HEATHROW CT
FLORENCE, AL 35633-1585
34.8756, -87.7964 (ZIP center) · Grid EM64cv · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0003982287

Last granted
Jun 30, 1999

Effective
Jun 30, 1999

Last action
May 2, 2024
FCC actions (1)
- Oct 13, 2000 — License canceled LICAN

Address history

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

Seen Sep 27, 2026 → Oct 4, 2026 · 2 snapshots · as W6IX
Rick S Ruhl
Attn: Rick ruhl
PO Box 92223
1280 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 107, Beaumont, CA 92223
33.9430, -116.9660 (street) · Grid DM13mw · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗
Seen Apr 27, 2024 → Oct 4, 2026 · 12 snapshots · as WJ6R
Rick S Ruhl
Attn: Rick Ruhl
37043 Bankside Dr #3, Cathedral city, CA 92234
33.8141, -116.4655 (ZIP center) · Grid DM13st · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗
Seen Oct 22, 2013 → Oct 4, 2026 · 59 snapshots · as W4PC
RICHARD S RUHL
12012 Fruitwood Drive, Riverview, FL 33569
27.8488, -82.2958 (ZIP center) · Grid EL87uu · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 50 snapshots · as N4GDO
RICHARD S RUHL
106 HEATHROW CT, FLORENCE, AL 35633-1585
34.8756, -87.7964 (ZIP center) · Grid EM64cv · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Sep 27, 2024 → Sep 25, 2025 · 8 snapshots · as W6IX
Rick S Ruhl
Attn: Rick ruhl
PO Box 92354
11171 Oakwood Dr, L302, LOMA LINDA, CA 92354
34.0508, -117.2502 (ZIP center) · Grid DM14ib · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗
Seen Apr 16, 2022 · 1 snapshot · as WJ6R
Rick S Ruhl
Attn: Rick Ruhl
1369 N willow ave #41, Rialto, CA 92376
34.1105, -117.3800 (ZIP center) · Grid DM14hc · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗
Seen May 28, 2012 → Apr 12, 2013 · 5 snapshots · as W4PC
RICHARD S RUHL
1091 Plantation Key Circle #108, Brandon, FL 33511
27.9098, -82.2957 (ZIP center) · Grid EL87uv · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Oct 17, 2011 → Nov 10, 2011 · 2 snapshots · as W4PC
RICHARD S RUHL
PO Box 17043
Pensacola, FL 32522-7043

Previous holder: SCOTT G HOLLAND

Held WJ6R May 23, 2017 → Jun 20, 2017 · first licensed Jul 28, 2000 as WD0AUF · 3 licenses · FRN 0003927753

📦 Moved: Marlton, NJ → Pendleton, SC

NK2N Active Amateur Extra · vanity Jun 20, 2017 → expires Jun 20, 2027

Licensee
SCOTT G HOLLAND

Address
204 Tralee Drive
Pendleton, SC 29670
34.6187, -82.7799 (street) · Grid EM84oo · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0003927753

Previous call
WJ6R (Technician Plus)

Last granted
Jun 20, 2017

Effective
Feb 10, 2026

Last action
Feb 10, 2026
FCC actions (3)
- Feb 10, 2026 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jun 20, 2017 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jun 20, 2017 — License issued LIISS
WJ6R Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity May 23, 2017 → Jun 20, 2017 (canceled)

Licensee
SCOTT G HOLLAND

Address
33 ELMGATE RD
MARLTON, NJ 08053-2401
39.8567, -74.9008 (ZIP center) · Grid FM29nu · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0003927753

Previous call
WD0AUF (Technician Plus)

Last granted
May 23, 2017

Effective
May 23, 2017

Last action
Jun 20, 2017
FCC actions (3)
- Jun 20, 2017 — License canceled LICAN
- May 23, 2017 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- May 23, 2017 — License issued LIISS
WD0AUF Canceled Amateur Extra Jul 28, 2000 → May 23, 2017 (canceled)

Licensee
SCOTT G HOLLAND

Address
33 ELMGATE RD
MARLTON, NJ 08053-2401
39.8567, -74.9008 (ZIP center) · Grid FM29nu · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0003927753

Last granted
Mar 8, 2017

Effective
Mar 8, 2017

Last action
May 23, 2017
FCC actions (4)
- May 23, 2017 — License canceled LICAN
- Mar 8, 2017 — License renewed LIREN
- May 24, 2007 — License renewed LIREN
- Jul 28, 2000 — License modified LIMOD

Address history

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

Seen Sep 27, 2026 → Oct 4, 2026 · 2 snapshots · as NK2N
SCOTT G HOLLAND
204 Tralee Drive, Pendleton, SC 29670
34.6187, -82.7799 (street) · Grid EM84oo · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 86 snapshots · as WD0AUF
SCOTT G HOLLAND
33 ELMGATE RD, MARLTON, NJ 08053-2401
39.8567, -74.9008 (ZIP center) · Grid FM29nu · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Previous holder: RICHARD W RUSSELL

Held WJ6R Mar 16, 2005 → May 3, 2015 · first licensed Mar 16, 2005 as WJ6R · 1 license · FRN 0013082425

WJ6R Expired Amateur Extra Mar 16, 2005 → May 3, 2015 (expired)

Licensee
RICHARD W RUSSELL

Address
PO Box 1783
WEAVERVILLE, CA 96093
40.7655, -122.9414 (ZIP center) · Grid CN80ms · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

FRN
0013082425

Last granted
Mar 16, 2005

Effective
Mar 16, 2005

Last action
May 4, 2017
FCC actions (3)
- May 4, 2017 — License expired LIEXP
- Mar 16, 2005 — License renewed LIREN
- Mar 16, 2005 — FCC action LITIN

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 · 48 snapshots · as WJ6R
RICHARD W RUSSELL
PO Box 1783
WEAVERVILLE, CA 96093
40.7655, -122.9414 (ZIP center) · Grid CN80ms · CQ 3 · ITU 6 · map ↗

Others requesting WJ6R

16 applications listed WJ6R as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Sep 22, 2026	Oct 10, 2026 (on or after)	AC3OW · QIKAI WU · PITTSBURGH, PA	17	Pending
Sep 22, 2026	Oct 10, 2026 (on or after)	KF4JHG · JASON ROSEMEYER · Stuart, FL	1	Pending
Jul 12, 2019	Jul 30, 2019	AI6YD · Gerold Baechle · Pacific Grove, CA	3	Granted
Jul 2, 2019	Jul 20, 2019	K5POO · Timm S Dixon · Hobbs, NM	10	Granted
Jun 26, 2019	Jul 14, 2019	K6GDO · Rick S Ruhl · Rialto, CA	1	Granted
Jun 21, 2019	Jul 9, 2019	KN6BUP · David M Wuertele · Menlo Park, CA	13	Dismissed
Jun 21, 2019	Jul 9, 2019	KD6CVT · Chris V Tang · Burbank, CA	1	Dismissed
Jun 20, 2019	Jul 8, 2019	KI7ZSX · Malcolm Heath · Portland, OR	11	Dismissed
Nov 6, 2017	Nov 24, 2017	K6QJU · JOAN D RAPP · LA QUINTA, CA	1	Dismissed
May 8, 2017	May 26, 2017	KJ4SR · Robert D Swain · Lake Arrowhead, CA	1	Dismissed
May 4, 2017	May 22, 2017	WD0AUF · SCOTT G HOLLAND · MARLTON, NJ	2	Granted
May 4, 2017	May 22, 2017	KC3IPR · Lee M Binder · Halifax, PA	3	Dismissed
May 4, 2017	May 22, 2017	KN4BOR · Virgil L Dawson Jr · Longwood, FL	2	Granted
May 4, 2017	May 22, 2017	K6SCA · Steven C Allred · Fiddletown, CA	1	Dismissed
May 3, 2017	May 21, 2017	KD2NJT · Voyager DX Association · Bayside, NY	1	Dismissed
Dec 31, 2012	Jan 18, 2013	KE6SHJ · JOE ROSAS · Coalinga, CA	6	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for WJ6R in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of WJ6R beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.