N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 7:15 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 5, 2026) · next update tomorrow 6:00 am CDT

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AB8XR HAM

Amateur Extra class licensed since 2024 (2 yrs) AB8XR since 2025 · previously AD8OR, KF8DAT Petoskey, MI grid EN75mh 40 repeaters within 50 mi

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Mar 4, 2035. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Mar 5, 2037.

📬 QSL: no LoTW uploads on record · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH

📝 AB8XR has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Feb 14, 2025 · what was requested

Currently held by Tamara Firman · 2 holders on record

Current holder: Tamara Firman

Held AB8XR Mar 4, 2025 → present · first licensed Dec 31, 2024 as KF8DAT · 3 licenses · FRN 0036438000

AB8XR Active Amateur Extra · vanity Mar 4, 2025 → expires Mar 4, 2035

Licensee
Tamara Firman

Address
3505 Howard Rd
Petoskey, MI 49770
45.3268, -84.9547 (street) · Grid EN75mh · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0036438000

Previous call
AD8OR (General)

Last granted
Mar 4, 2025

Effective
Mar 4, 2025

Last action
Mar 4, 2025
FCC actions (2)
- Mar 4, 2025 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Mar 4, 2025 — License issued LIISS
AD8OR Canceled Amateur Extra Dec 31, 2024 → Mar 4, 2025 (canceled)

Licensee
Tamara Firman

Address
3505 Howard Rd
Petoskey, MI 49770
45.3268, -84.9547 (street) · Grid EN75mh · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0036438000

Previous call
KF8DAT (General)

Last granted
Dec 31, 2024

Effective
Feb 11, 2025

Last action
Mar 4, 2025
FCC actions (3)
- Mar 4, 2025 — License canceled LICAN
- Feb 11, 2025 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT
- Feb 11, 2025 — License issued LIISS
KF8DAT Canceled Amateur Extra Dec 31, 2024 → Feb 11, 2025 (canceled)

Licensee
Tamara Firman

Address
3505 Howard Rd
Petoskey, MI 49770
45.3268, -84.9547 (street) · Grid EN75mh · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0036438000

Last granted
Dec 31, 2024

Effective
Feb 11, 2025

Last action
Feb 11, 2025
FCC actions (4)
- Feb 11, 2025 — License canceled LICAN
- Jan 13, 2025 — License modified LIMOD
- Dec 31, 2024 — License issued LIISS
- Dec 31, 2024 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT

Address history

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

Seen Mar 6, 2025 → Oct 4, 2026 · 20 snapshots · as KF8DAT
Tamara Firman
3505 Howard Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770
45.3268, -84.9547 (street) · Grid EN75mh · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Previous holder: GARY GEER

Held AB8XR Mar 16, 2007 → Jan 23, 2021 · first licensed Jan 23, 2001 as KC8QEH · 2 licenses · FRN 0004824991

AB8XR Expired Amateur Extra Mar 16, 2007 → Jan 23, 2021 (expired)

Licensee
GARY GEER

Address
PO Box 180211
UTICA, MI 48318

FRN
0004824991

Previous call
KC8QEH (Technician)

Last granted
Nov 9, 2010

Effective
Nov 9, 2010

Last action
Jan 24, 2023
FCC actions (4)
- Jan 24, 2023 — License expired LIEXP
- Nov 9, 2010 — License renewed LIREN
- Mar 16, 2007 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT
- Mar 16, 2007 — License issued LIISS
KC8QEH Canceled Amateur Extra Jan 23, 2001 → Mar 16, 2007 (canceled)

Licensee
GARY GEER

Address
PO Box 180211
UTICA, MI 48318

FRN
0004824991

Last granted
Jan 23, 2001

Effective
Mar 16, 2007

Last action
Mar 16, 2007
FCC actions (2)
- Mar 16, 2007 — License canceled LICAN
- Jan 23, 2001 — License issued LIISS

Address history

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

Seen May 27, 2010 → Oct 4, 2026 · 94 snapshots · as KC8QEH
GARY GEER
PO Box 180211
UTICA, MI 48318
Seen Nov 7, 2004 · 1 snapshot · as KC8QEH
GARY GEER
991 CANDACE LN, MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071
42.5073, -83.1034 (ZIP center) · Grid EN82km · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by AB8XR

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 Feb 14, 2025 Granted Mar 4, 2025 0011450314	AD8OR · Tamara Firman · Amateur Extra 3505 Howard Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770 45.3268, -84.9547 (street) · Grid EN75mh · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.AB8XR ✓ granted 2.AB8EX available 3.AB8JX available	Granted got AB8XR

Others requesting AB8XR

1 application listed AB8XR as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	AB8XR	Result
Feb 14, 2025	Mar 4, 2025	AD8OR · Tamara Firman · Petoskey, MI	1	Granted	Granted this call

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for AB8XR in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of AB8XR beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.

Repeaters within 50 miles

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Miles	Call	Name	Output	Offset	Tone	Mode	Networks	Activity	Location
3.2	W8QPO	Petoskey W8QPO	442.1500	+5	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)		—	Petoskey, MI
3.5	W8CCE	Petoskey W8CCE AllStar	145.1900	-0.6	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)	AllStar 567750	—	Petoskey, MI
3.5	W8CCE	Petoskey W8CCE BM	443.3750	+5	none	D-STAR (C4FM,DMR,DV,P25)	BrandMeister 312066 TGIF	—	Petoskey, MI
3.7	W8NSA	Petoskey W8NSA AllStar	442.6750	+5	TONE 123.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 27739	—	Petoskey, MI
7.3	K8BCW	Harbor Springs K8BCW BM	441.5000	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 3218866	—	Harbor Springs, MI
11.5	W8FSM	Alanson W8FSM Mi5	442.0875	+5	CC1	DMR	Mi5	—	Alanson, MI
12.3	no call listed	East Jordan Michigan	147.3600	+0.6	TONE 114.8	FM (analog)		—	East Jordan, MI
12.3	KC8NVG	East Jordan KC8NVG	147.3600	+0.6	none	FM (analog)		—	East Jordan, MI
12.8	W8GQN	Stutsmanville W8GQN IRLP	146.6800	-0.6	TSQL 110.9	FM (analog)	IRLP 4450	—	Stutsmanville, MI
12.8	WB8DEL	Stutsmanville WB8DEL MARC	224.5600	-1.6	TONE 100.0	FM (analog) (DMR,FM)	DMR-MARC	—	Stutsmanville, MI
14.0	N8RDC	East Jordan Rave N8RDC	442.0000	+5	TONE 114.8	FM (analog)		—	East Jordan, MI
14.3	W8COL	East Jordan W8COL	147.2800	+0.6	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)		—	East Jordan, MI
17.4	W8RPM	Indian River W8RPM AllStar	442.8000	+5	TONE 107.2	FM (analog)	AllStar 47884	—	Indian River, MI
18.7	NM8ES	Elmira NM8ES	145.3200	-0.6	none	D-STAR		—	Elmira, MI
18.7	NM8ES	Elmira NM8ES	444.1125	+5	none	D-STAR		—	Elmira, MI
24.0	N8JNA	Gaylord N8JNA WIRES-X	147.1200	+0.6	TSQL 151.4	FM (analog) (C4FM,FM)	WIRES-X 21335 WIRES-X 93652	—	Gaylord, MI
24.5	W8TON	Levering W8TON BM	433.5500	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 3221278	—	Levering, MI
24.8	NM8RC	Gaylord NM8RC EchoLink	146.8200	-0.6	TONE 118.8	FM (analog)	EchoLink 728606	—	Gaylord, MI
24.8	KD8QCC	Gaylord KD8QCC	444.0375	+5	none	D-STAR		—	Gaylord, MI
24.9	W8CCE	Cheboygan W8CCE AllStar	146.7400	-0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)	AllStar 567751	—	Cheboygan, MI
27.5	W8VPC	Bellaire W8VPC AllStar	146.6400	-0.6	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 404241	—	Bellaire, MI
28.1	WB8DEL	Cheboygan WB8DEL	444.8500	+5	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Cheboygan, MI
29.6	K8WQK	Mancelona K8WQK WIRES-X	442.8000	+5	TONE 110.9	FM (analog) (C4FM,FM)	WIRES-X 21335	—	Mancelona, MI
29.8	K8WQK	Mancelona K8WQK	147.3800	+0.6	TONE 107.2	FM (analog)		—	Mancelona, MI
30.4	K7IOU	Gaylord K7IOU IRLP	224.7400	-1.6	TONE 136.5	FM (analog)	EchoLink 22474 IRLP 3033	—	Gaylord, MI
33.0	W8AGB	Mackinaw City W8AGB AllStar	145.1100	-0.6	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)	AllStar 567752	—	Mackinaw City, MI
33.3	W8AGB	Mackinaw City W8AGB BM	444.3750	+5	none	D-STAR (C4FM,DMR,DV)	BrandMeister TGIF	—	Mackinaw City, MI
34.7	WD8DX	Northport WD8DX	147.2200	+0.6	TSQL 151.4	FM (analog)		—	Northport, MI
40.3	N8DMH	Traver Fire Dept N8DMH AllStar	442.2875	+5	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)	AllStar 561472 WIRES-X 43032	—	Traverse City, MI
42.3	W8KAL	Kalkaska W8KAL	52.8200	-0.5	none	FM (analog)		—	Kalkaska, MI
42.3	AA8ZV	Kalkaska AA8ZV	147.3000	+0.6	TONE 123.0	FM (analog)		—	Kalkaska, MI
42.5	WD8DX	Lake Sheriff Dep WD8DX AllStar	147.1400	+0.6	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)	AllStar 567757	—	Lake Leelanau, MI
44.1	N8OCX	Lake Leelanau N8OCX	442.2500	+5	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		—	Lake Leelanau, MI
44.5	W8QPO	Leland W8QPO	146.9200	-0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		—	Leland, MI
47.0	W8VPC	Central Lake W8VPC	443.2250	+5	CC?	DMR		—	Central Lake, MI
47.4	N8AHZ	Grayling N8AHZ WIRES-X	145.1300	-0.6	TSQL 107.2	FM (analog) (C4FM,FM)	WIRES-X 1	—	Grayling, MI
49.1	KD8REH	Trave Mt Holiday KD8REH	146.9600	-0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog)		—	Traverse City, MI
49.4	AD8DP	Lewiston AD8DP WIRES-X	146.8000	-0.6		Fusion (C4FM)	WIRES-X 43148	—	Lewiston, MI
3.5	W8CCE offline	Mackinaw City W8CCE	444.3750	+5	CC?	DMR		—	Mackinaw City, MI
11.5	KC8YGT offline	Alanson KC8YGT AllStar	443.2000	+5	TSQL 151.4	FM (analog)	AllStar 28265 EchoLink 662955 AllStar 28266 AllStar 620726	—	Alanson, MI