N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 9:42 am CDT (FCC files through Sep 30, 2026) · next update tomorrow 9:15 am CDT

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AI8I HAM

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Aug 11, 2030. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Aug 12, 2032.

📬 QSL: not on LoTW · not an eQSL AG member

📝 AI8I has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Oct 5, 2020 · what was requested

Currently held by David Keesling · 2 holders on record

Current holder: David Keesling

Held AI8I Aug 11, 2020 → present · first licensed Jun 25, 2020 as KI5JQU · 3 licenses · FRN 0029659158

AI8I Active Amateur Extra · vanity Aug 11, 2020 → expires Aug 11, 2030

Licensee
David Keesling

Address
Attn: David Keesling
PO Box 12510
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70612

FRN
0029659158

Previous call
N5SYX (General)

Last granted
Aug 11, 2020

Effective
Feb 17, 2022

Last action
Feb 17, 2022
FCC actions (3)
- Feb 17, 2022 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Aug 11, 2020 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Aug 11, 2020 — License issued LIISS
N5SYX Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity Jul 21, 2020 → Aug 11, 2020 (canceled)

Licensee
David Keesling

Address
Attn: David Keesling
429 FORD ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-3126
30.2268, -93.2154 (ZIP center) · Grid EM30jf · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0029659158

Previous call
KI5JQU (General)

Last granted
Jul 21, 2020

Effective
Jul 21, 2020

Last action
Aug 11, 2020
FCC actions (3)
- Aug 11, 2020 — License canceled LICAN
- Jul 21, 2020 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jul 21, 2020 — License issued LIISS
KI5JQU Canceled Amateur Extra Jun 25, 2020 → Jul 21, 2020 (canceled)

Licensee
David Keesling

Address
429 FORD ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-3126
30.2268, -93.2154 (ZIP center) · Grid EM30jf · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗

FRN
0029659158

Last granted
Jun 25, 2020

Effective
Jun 30, 2020

Last action
Jul 21, 2020
FCC actions (4)
- Jul 21, 2020 — License canceled LICAN
- Jun 30, 2020 — License modified LIMOD
- Jun 25, 2020 — License issued LIISS
- Jun 25, 2020 — 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 Apr 16, 2022 → Sep 27, 2026 · 24 snapshots · as KI5JQU
David Keesling
429 FORD ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-3126
30.2268, -93.2154 (ZIP center) · Grid EM30jf · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗
Seen Apr 16, 2022 → Sep 27, 2026 · 12 snapshots · as AI8I
David Keesling
Attn: David Keesling
PO Box 12510, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70612

Previous holder: LYNN E TRIPLETT

Held AI8I Apr 30, 2008 → Jul 21, 2018 · first licensed Apr 30, 2008 as AI8I · 1 license · FRN 0003990579

AI8I Expired Amateur Extra Apr 30, 2008 → Jul 21, 2018 (expired)

Licensee
LYNN E TRIPLETT

Address
HC 64 BOX 21
HILLSBORO, WV 24946
38.2286, -80.3198 (ZIP center) · Grid EM98uf · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0003990579

Last granted
Apr 30, 2008

Effective
Apr 30, 2008

Last action
Jul 22, 2020
FCC actions (2)
- Jul 22, 2020 — License expired LIEXP
- Apr 30, 2008 — License renewed LIREN

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 AI8I
LYNN E TRIPLETT
HC 64 BOX 21, HILLSBORO, WV 24946
38.2286, -80.3198 (ZIP center) · Grid EM98uf · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by AI8I

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 Oct 5, 2020 Award date was Oct 23, 2020 0009250235	AI8I · David Keesling · Amateur Extra Attn: David Keesling · 429 FORD ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-3126 30.2268, -93.2154 (ZIP center) · Grid EM30jf · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.N1FE held	Dismissed
Filed Sep 14, 2020 Award date was Oct 2, 2020 0009220517	AI8I · David Keesling · Amateur Extra Attn: David Keesling · 429 FORD ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-3126 30.2268, -93.2154 (ZIP center) · Grid EM30jf · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.AA5T held	Dismissed
Filed Sep 11, 2020 Award date was Sep 29, 2020 0009220239	AI8I · David Keesling · Amateur Extra Attn: David Keesling · 429 FORD ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-3126 30.2268, -93.2154 (ZIP center) · Grid EM30jf · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.AK5B held	Dismissed
Filed Aug 11, 2020 Award date was Aug 29, 2020 0009180993	AI8I · David Keesling · Amateur Extra Attn: David Keesling · 429 FORD ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-3126 30.2268, -93.2154 (ZIP center) · Grid EM30jf · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.AB5T held	Dismissed
Filed Jul 22, 2020 Granted Aug 11, 2020 0009157996	N5SYX · David Keesling · Amateur Extra Attn: David Keesling · 429 FORD ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-3126 30.2268, -93.2154 (ZIP center) · Grid EM30jf · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.AI8I ✓ granted 2.K9FL held	Granted got AI8I
Filed Jul 1, 2020 Granted Jul 21, 2020 0009132038	KI5JQU · David Keesling · Amateur Extra Attn: David Keesling · 429 FORD ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-3126 30.2268, -93.2154 (ZIP center) · Grid EM30jf · CQ 4 · ITU 7 · map ↗	1.N5SYX ✓ granted	Granted got N5SYX

Others requesting AI8I

2 applications listed AI8I as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Jul 24, 2020	Aug 11, 2020	KF5MPS · Eric C Holden · Abilene, TX	1	Dismissed
Jul 22, 2020	Aug 9, 2020	N5SYX · David Keesling · LAKE CHARLES, LA	1	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for AI8I in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of AI8I beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.