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, WI · old CB calls like KHC1939 or 18Q3518 (1962–63 CB call books) · (205) 546-1767 (1990s CB directory phones)WR8CA HAM
⏳ Not available yet — opens for vanity requests Jun 24, 2028, two years after the license was canceled (Jun 23, 2026).
2x2 call: Advanced and Amateur Extra licensees can request it.
No pending applications list it.
Last requested Feb 23, 2021 as choice 1: granted.
Last requested Feb 23, 2021 as choice 1: granted.
📬 QSL: no LoTW uploads on record · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH
Not currently held · 1 holder on record
Previous holder: CHRISTOPHER A WRATE
Held WR8CA Mar 13, 2021 → Jun 23, 2026 · first licensed Mar 24, 1999 as KB9UJC · 5 licenses · FRN 0003939642
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- Licensee
- CHRISTOPHER A WRATE
- Address
- 916 TAMARACK LANE
ROCKFORD, IL 61107
- FRN
- 0003939642
- Previous call
- WR8CA (General)
- Last granted
- Jun 23, 2026
- Effective
- Jun 23, 2026
- Last action
- Jun 23, 2026
FCC actions (2)
- Jun 23, 2026 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jun 23, 2026 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- CHRISTOPHER A WRATE
- Address
- 916 TAMARACK LANE
ROCKFORD, IL 61107
- FRN
- 0003939642
- Previous call
- KB9UJC (General)
- Last granted
- Mar 13, 2021
- Effective
- Mar 13, 2021
- Last action
- Jun 23, 2026
FCC actions (3)
- Jun 23, 2026 — License canceled LICAN
- Mar 13, 2021 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Mar 13, 2021 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- CHRISTOPHER A WRATE
- Address
- 916 TAMARACK LANE
ROCKFORD, IL 61107
- FRN
- 0003939642
- Previous call
- KB9UJC (General)
- Last granted
- Apr 2, 2019
- Effective
- Apr 2, 2019
- Last action
- Oct 8, 2019
FCC actions (3)
- Oct 8, 2019 — License canceled LICAN
- Apr 2, 2019 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Apr 2, 2019 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- CHRISTOPHER A WRATE
- Address
- 916 TAMARACK LANE
ROCKFORD, IL 61107
- FRN
- 0003939642
- Previous call
- WR8TE (General)
- Last granted
- Oct 8, 2019
- Effective
- Oct 8, 2019
- Last action
- Mar 13, 2021
FCC actions (3)
- Mar 13, 2021 — License canceled LICAN
- Oct 8, 2019 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Oct 8, 2019 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- CHRISTOPHER A WRATE
- Address
- 916 TAMARACK LANE
ROCKFORD, IL 61107
- FRN
- 0003939642
- Last granted
- Dec 28, 2018
- Effective
- Feb 22, 2019
- Last action
- Apr 2, 2019
FCC actions (7)
- Apr 2, 2019 — License canceled LICAN
- Feb 22, 2019 — License modified LIMOD
- Dec 28, 2018 — License renewed LIREN
- Jan 22, 2018 — License modified LIMOD
- Feb 22, 2017 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 11, 2009 — License renewed LIREN
- Sep 28, 2000 — Administrative update LIAUA
Callbook Records, 1993–2003
From the FCC amateur database as published on the QRZ! callsign CD-ROMs, 1993–2003, before and alongside the FCC's online records (which start in 1999). "Seen" dates are the first and last disc showing that record; the issue date is the FCC's, so it can be a renewal of an even older license.
- Seen Oct 31, 2000 → Apr 17, 2003 · 6 discs
KB9UJC · Technician · issued Sep 28, 2000, expires Mar 24, 2009
CHRISTOPHER A. WRATE
4186 KENSINGTON WAY, ROCKTON, IL 61072 - Seen Apr 7, 1999 → May 2, 2000 · 3 discs
KB9UJC · Technician · issued Mar 24, 1999, expires Mar 24, 2009
CHRISTOPHER A. WRATE
1920 MAPLE AVE, LOVES PARK, IL 61111
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
Others Requesting WR8CA
1 application listed WR8CA as a choice, newest first.
| Filed | Award | Applicant | Choice # | WR8CA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2021 | Mar 13, 2021 | KB9UJC · CHRISTOPHER A WRATE · ROCKFORD, IL | 1 | Granted | Granted this call |
📡 On the Air: APRS, Digital & WSPR Spots
No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for WR8CA in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of WR8CA beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.