N9TPB FCC License Search

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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 · old CB calls like KHC1939 or 18Q3518 (1962–63 CB call books) · (205) 546-1767 (1990s CB directory phones)

FRANK E SMITH

FRN 0004681565 · first licensed Aug 13, 1991 as WB7OTE · 2 licenses on record

📝 FCC Applications (14)

Received	File number	Service	Purpose	Status	Call
Dec 5, 2022	0010302065	HAM	Administrative update	Granted	W7FES
Nov 28, 2022	0010291217	HAM	Administrative update	Granted	W7FES
Nov 28, 2022	0010291215	HAM	Administrative update	Granted	W7FES
Dec 1, 2020	0009314802	HAM	Renewal	Granted	W7FES
Aug 7, 2019	0008756557	HAM	Administrative update	Granted	W7FES
Dec 21, 2012	0005567016	HAM	Administrative update	Granted	W7FES
Feb 21, 2012	0005083260	HAM	Administrative update	Granted	W7FES
Nov 23, 2010	0004507163	HAM	Renewal	Granted	W7FES
Dec 21, 2009	0004071289	HAM	Administrative update	Granted	W7FES
Mar 6, 2007	0002937604	HAM	Administrative update	Granted	W7FES
Oct 27, 2003	0001495870	HAM	Administrative update	Granted	W7FES
Jan 22, 2001	0000335638	HAM	Modification	Granted	WB7OTE
Jan 16, 2001	0000324841	HAM	Administrative update	Granted	WB7OTE
Jan 16, 2001	0000324161	HAM	Renewal + modification	Dismissed	WB7OTE

Complete Licensing History

📦 Moved: Lafayette, CO → Forsyth, MT

W7FES Active Advanced · vanity Feb 9, 2001 → expires Feb 9, 2031

Licensee
FRANK E SMITH

Address
Attn: W7FES
PO Box 1064
254 N 5th Ave
Forsyth, MT 59327-1064
46.2647, -106.6853 (street) · Grid DN66pg · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0004681565

Previous call
WB7OTE (General)

Last granted
Dec 2, 2020

Effective
Dec 6, 2022

Last action
Dec 6, 2022
FCC actions (12)
- Dec 6, 2022 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 29, 2022 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 29, 2022 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Dec 2, 2020 — License renewed LIREN
- Aug 8, 2019 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Dec 22, 2012 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Feb 22, 2012 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 24, 2010 — License renewed LIREN
- Dec 22, 2009 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 7, 2007 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Oct 28, 2003 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Feb 9, 2001 — License issued LIISS
WB7OTE Canceled Advanced Aug 13, 1991 → Feb 9, 2001 (canceled)

Licensee
FRANK E SMITH

Address
921 DELPHI DR
LAFAYETTE, CO 80026
40.0122, -105.0999 (ZIP center) · Grid DN70ka · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0004681565

Last granted
Aug 13, 1991

Effective
Jan 16, 2001

Last action
Feb 9, 2001
FCC actions (2)
- Feb 9, 2001 — License canceled LICAN
- Jan 16, 2001 — Administrative update LIAUA

Address history

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

Seen Apr 27, 2024 → Oct 11, 2026 · 13 snapshots · as W7FES
FRANK E SMITH
Attn: W7FES
PO Box 1064
254 N 5th Ave, Forsyth, MT 59327-1064
46.2647, -106.6853 (street) · Grid DN66pg · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 11, 2026 · 49 snapshots · as WB7OTE
FRANK E SMITH
921 DELPHI DR, LAFAYETTE, CO 80026
40.0122, -105.0999 (ZIP center) · Grid DN70ka · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Apr 16, 2022 · 1 snapshot · as W7FES
FRANK E SMITH
Attn: W7FES
2791 Phyllis Cir N, Billings, MT 59102
45.7748, -108.5813 (ZIP center) · Grid DN55rs · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Feb 18, 2013 → May 6, 2019 · 29 snapshots · as W7FES
FRANK E SMITH
Attn: W7FES
739 11th St W, Billings, MT 59102
45.7748, -108.5813 (ZIP center) · Grid DN55rs · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen May 28, 2012 → Jul 26, 2012 · 2 snapshots · as W7FES
FRANK E SMITH
Attn: 18 Almadin Ln Apt B
18 Almadin Ln Apt B, Billings, MT 59105
45.8929, -108.4979 (ZIP center) · Grid DN55sv · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen May 27, 2010 → Nov 10, 2011 · 3 snapshots · as W7FES
FRANK E SMITH
Attn: 3355 S Flower St Unit 162
3355 S Flower St Unit 162, Lakewood, CO 80227
39.6655, -105.1022 (ZIP center) · Grid DM79kp · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 · 1 snapshot · as W7FES
FRANK E SMITH
6250 S. Franklin St., Centennial, CO 80121
39.6104, -104.9538 (ZIP center) · Grid DM79mo · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

Repeaters within 50 Miles

3 repeaters within 50 miles of this address, closest first · sort: closest · most active · map these & export for a radio →

● confirmed on the air · ● probably · ● reported off the air · ● unknown · ◉ this license · ring = 50 miles · click a dot for the repeater's page

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Miles	Call	Name	Output	Offset	Tone	Mode	Networks	Activity	Location
41.5	K7HWK	Miles City K7HWK	146.9200	-0.6	none	FM (analog)		—	Miles City, MT
41.5	K7RNS	Miles City K7RNS	444.9500	+5	none	FM (analog)		—	Miles City, MT
45.1	W7PG	Miles City W7PG BM	444.0250	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 314748	—	Miles City, MT

Vanity Applications

Filed · Award	Applicant	Requested (in order)	Status
Filed Jan 22, 2001 Granted Dec 2, 2020 0000335638	WB7OTE · FRANK E SMITH · Advanced 921 DELPHI DR, LAFAYETTE, CO 80026 40.0122, -105.0999 (ZIP center) · Grid DN70ka · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.W7FES ✓ Granted 2.K7FES Available 3.K0FES Never issued	Granted got W7FES
Filed Jan 16, 2001 Award date was Feb 3, 2001 0000324161	WB7OTE · FRANK E SMITH · Advanced 921 Delphi Drive, Lafayette, CO 80026-1148 40.0122, -105.0999 (ZIP center) · Grid DN70ka · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.K0FES Never issued	Dismissed