N9TPB FCC License Search

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K8CWT HAM

Amateur Extra class licensed since 2002 (24 yrs) K8CWT since 2004 · previously KC8TZH Pentwater, MI grid EN63tt 40 repeaters within 50 mi

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Nov 26, 2024. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Nov 27, 2026.

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

📝 K8CWT has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Nov 8, 2004 · what was requested

Currently held by Carl W Thoreson · 2 holders on record

Current holder: Carl W Thoreson

Held K8CWT Nov 26, 2004 → present · first licensed May 16, 2002 as KC8TZH · 2 licenses · FRN 0007092059

📦 Moved: Mears, MI → Pentwater, MI

K8CWT Active Amateur Extra · vanity Nov 26, 2004 → expires Nov 26, 2024

Licensee
Carl W Thoreson

Address
6511 Railroad Ave
Pentwater, MI 49449
43.7936, -86.3886 (ZIP center) · Grid EN63tt · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0007092059

Previous call
KC8TZH (General)

Last granted
Sep 4, 2014

Effective
Feb 21, 2024

Last action
Feb 21, 2024
FCC actions (5)
- Feb 21, 2024 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Sep 4, 2014 — License renewed LIREN
- May 27, 2010 — License modified LIMOD
- Nov 26, 2004 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Nov 26, 2004 — License issued LIISS
KC8TZH Canceled General May 16, 2002 → Nov 26, 2004 (canceled)

Licensee
Carl W Thoreson

Address
4700 N Lakeshore Dr
Mears, MI 49436
43.6875, -86.4685 (ZIP center) · Grid EN63sq · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0007092059

Last granted
May 16, 2002

Effective
Apr 6, 2004

Last action
Nov 26, 2004
FCC actions (4)
- Nov 26, 2004 — License canceled LICAN
- Apr 6, 2004 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Apr 2, 2003 — License modified LIMOD
- May 16, 2002 — License issued LIISS

Address history

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

Seen Apr 27, 2024 → Oct 4, 2026 · 12 snapshots · as K8CWT
Carl W Thoreson
6511 Railroad Ave, Pentwater, MI 49449
43.7936, -86.3886 (ZIP center) · Grid EN63tt · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 59 snapshots · as KC8TZH
Carl W Thoreson
4700 N Lakeshore Dr, Mears, MI 49436
43.6875, -86.4685 (ZIP center) · Grid EN63sq · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Mar 28, 2015 → Apr 16, 2022 · 24 snapshots · as K8CWT
Carl W Thoreson
1697 Pointe West Way, Vero Beach, FL 32966
27.6869, -80.7158 (ZIP center) · Grid EL97pq · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Previous holder: Joseph J Ruelle

Held K8CWT Apr 7, 2000 → Mar 15, 2002 · first licensed Apr 26, 1999 as KC8CWT · 3 licenses · FRN 0002781250

📦 Moved: Curtis, MI → Lillian, AL

AB8N Active Amateur Extra · vanity Mar 15, 2002 → expires Mar 15, 2032

Licensee
Joseph J Ruelle

Address
32169 US HWY 98
LILLIAN, AL 36549
30.4145, -87.4769 (street) · Grid EM60gj · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0002781250

Previous call
K8CWT (General)

Last granted
Jan 13, 2022

Effective
Jan 13, 2022

Last action
Jan 13, 2022
FCC actions (7)
- Jan 13, 2022 — License renewed LIREN
- Sep 18, 2019 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jan 11, 2012 — License renewed LIREN
- Dec 6, 2010 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Aug 29, 2007 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 15, 2002 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Mar 15, 2002 — License issued LIISS
K8CWT Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity Apr 7, 2000 → Mar 15, 2002 (canceled)

Licensee
Joseph J Ruelle

Address
PO Box 81
Curtis, MI 49820-0081
46.1901, -85.6542 (ZIP center) · Grid EN76ee · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0002781250

Previous call
KC8CWT (General)

Last granted
Apr 7, 2000

Effective
Jan 22, 2001

Last action
Sep 4, 2014
FCC actions (3)
- Mar 15, 2002 — License canceled LICAN
- Jan 22, 2001 — License modified LIMOD
- Apr 7, 2000 — License issued LIISS
KC8CWT Canceled General Apr 26, 1999 → Apr 7, 2000 (canceled)

Licensee
JOSEPH J RUELLE

Address
PO Box 81
CURTIS, MI 49820-0081
46.1901, -85.6542 (ZIP center) · Grid EN76ee · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0002781250

Last granted
Apr 26, 1999

Effective
Apr 26, 1999

Last action
Apr 7, 2000
FCC actions (1)
- Apr 7, 2000 — License canceled LICAN

Address history

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

Seen Apr 16, 2022 → Oct 4, 2026 · 13 snapshots · as AB8N
Joseph J Ruelle
32169 US HWY 98, LILLIAN, AL 36549
30.4145, -87.4769 (street) · Grid EM60gj · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 97 snapshots · as KC8CWT
JOSEPH J RUELLE
PO Box 81
CURTIS, MI 49820-0081
46.1901, -85.6542 (ZIP center) · Grid EN76ee · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Oct 17, 2011 → May 6, 2019 · 33 snapshots · as AB8N
Joseph J Ruelle
3030 SPANISH COVE DR N, LILLIAN, AL 36549
30.4112, -87.4511 (ZIP center) · Grid EM60gj · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen May 27, 2010 · 1 snapshot · as AB8N
Joseph J Ruelle
Attn: JOSEPH JON RUELLE
8744 OAK, PARIS, MI 49338
43.7717, -85.6023 (ZIP center) · Grid EN73es · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by K8CWT

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 Nov 8, 2004 Granted Sep 4, 2014 0001926445	KC8TZH · Carl W Thoreson · General 4700 N Lakeshore Dr, Mears, MI 49436 43.6875, -86.4685 (ZIP center) · Grid EN63sq · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.K8CWT ✓ granted 2.W8CWT	Granted got K8CWT
Filed Dec 12, 2001 Granted Jan 13, 2022 0000692988	K8CWT · Joseph J Ruelle · Amateur Extra PO Box 81 · Curtis, MI 49820-0081 46.1901, -85.6542 (ZIP center) · Grid EN76ee · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.AB8N ✓ granted	Granted got AB8N

Others requesting K8CWT

3 applications listed K8CWT as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Mar 5, 2025	Mar 23, 2025	KJ5FPO · Charles W Teel · Beaumont, TX	2	Granted
Nov 8, 2004	Nov 26, 2004	KC8TZH · Carl W Thoreson · Mears, MI	1	Granted
Mar 20, 2000	Apr 7, 2000	KC8CWT · JOSEPH J RUELLE · CURTIS, MI	1	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for K8CWT in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of K8CWT 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
6.7	N8UKH	Hart N8UKH WIRES-X	146.6400	-0.6	TSQL 94.8	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)	WIRES-X 33027	—	Hart, MI
6.8	no call listed Listed as HART, MI	N8UKH Michigan	146.6400	-0.6	TSQL 94.8	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)		—	N8UKH, MI
9.0	W8VTM	Hart W8VTM WIRES-X	443.6750	+5	TONE 94.8	FM (analog) (C4FM,FM)	WIRES-X 51191	—	Hart, MI
10.2	K8DXF	Ludington K8DXF	145.4700	-0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Ludington, MI
11.6	W8IRA	Ludington W8IRA	145.3100	-0.6	TONE 94.8	FM (analog)		—	Ludington, MI
11.6	WB8ERN	Ludington WB8ERN	146.6200	-0.6	TONE 94.8	FM (analog)		—	Ludington, MI
14.3	NW8J	Walkerville NW8J	145.4300	-0.6	TONE 94.8	FM (analog)		—	Walkerville, MI
26.5	W8MAB	Bitely W8MAB	147.2100	+0.6	none	FM (analog)		—	Bitely, MI
26.6	K8COP	Whitehall K8COP Mi5	443.2500	+5	CC1	DMR	Mi5	—	Whitehall, MI
26.6	K8COP	Muskegon City of K8COP	52.8000	-0.5	TSQL 94.8	FM (analog)		—	Muskegon, MI
26.6	W8AOR	Whitehall Camp W8AOR	146.6800	-0.6	TSQL 94.8	FM (analog)		—	Whitehall, MI
26.6	W8AOR	Whitehall Camp W8AOR	443.2500	+5	TSQL 94.8	FM (analog)		—	Whitehall, MI
27.8	AF8U	Baldwin Wolf Lk AF8U WIRES-X	146.9000	-0.6	TSQL 94.8	FM (analog) (C4FM,FM)	WIRES-X 21335	—	Baldwin, MI
30.5	WD8MKG	Holton WD8MKG	147.3200	+0.6	TSQL 91.5	FM (analog)		—	Holton, MI
31.3	W8GJX	Manistee W8GJX	146.7800	-0.6	TSQL 94.8	FM (analog)		—	Manistee, MI
32.5	KC8MSE	Fremont LA4 St KC8MSE EchoLink	146.9200	-0.6	TONE 94.8	FM (analog)	EchoLink 484692	—	Fremont, MI
32.5	KC8MSE	Fremont KC8MSE	442.0125	+0.6	CC?	DMR		—	Fremont, MI
35.1	KB8IFE	White Cloud Maik KB8IFE WIRES-X	145.4500	-0.6	TSQL 94.8	FM (analog) (C4FM,FM)	WIRES-X 43308	—	White Cloud, MI
35.1	KB8IFE	White Cloud Maik KB8IFE WIRES-X	444.9750	+5	TSQL 94.8	FM (analog) (C4FM,FM)	WIRES-X 43252	—	White Cloud, MI
37.0	W8MKG Listed as W8MKG - W8ZHO/R	Muskegon W8MKG AllStar	146.9400	-0.6	TONE 94.8	FM (analog)	AllStar 643081	—	Muskegon, MI
37.8	N8KDR	mecosta N8KDR WIRES-X	144.8500	+0.6	DG-ID 00-00	Fusion (C4FM)	WIRES-X 33308	—	mecosta, MI
38.9	K8WNJ	Muskegon Dtwn K8WNJ	444.0125	+5	none	D-STAR		—	Muskegon, MI
39.2	KE8LZ	Muskegon KE8LZ WIRES-X	147.3800	+0.6		Fusion (C4FM)	WIRES-X 21335	—	Muskegon, MI
39.3	K8WNJ	Muskegon Dtwn K8WNJ	145.3600	-0.6	none	D-STAR		—	Muskegon, MI
39.3	W8IRA	Muskegon W8IRA	145.3300	-0.6	TONE 94.8	FM (analog)		—	Muskegon, MI
39.3	K8WNJ	Muskegon K8WNJ	146.8200	-0.6	TONE 94.8	FM (analog)		—	Muskegon, MI
39.3	W8ZHO	Muskegon W8ZHO AllStar	146.9400	-0.6	TONE 94.8	FM (analog)	AllStar 666380 🗓 1 net	1 net	Muskegon, MI
39.3	N8KQQ	Muskegon N8KQQ IRLP	224.7000	-1.6	TONE 94.8	FM (analog)	EchoLink 442950 IRLP 4391	—	Muskegon, MI
39.3	N8UKF	Muskegon N8UKF WIRES-X	442.3000	+5		Fusion (C4FM)	WIRES-X 21335	—	Muskegon, MI
39.3	N8KQQ	Muskegon N8KQQ AllStar	442.9500	+5	TONE 94.8	FM (analog)	EchoLink 442950 IRLP 4391 AllStar 48679	—	Muskegon, MI
39.3	W8ZHO	Muskegon W8ZHO	444.5500	+5	TONE 94.8	FM (analog)	🗓 1 net	1 net	Muskegon, MI
39.3	K8WNJ	Muskegon K8WNJ Mi5	444.9500	+5	TONE 94.8	FM (analog) (DMR,FM)	Mi5	—	Muskegon, MI
43.3	N8UKF	Norton Shores N8UKF AllStar	443.2000	+5		Fusion (C4FM)	WIRES-X 21335 AllStar 54576 🗓 1 net	1 net	Norton Shores, MI
43.8	N8UKF	Norton Shores N8UKF WIRES-X	448.2000	-5	DG-ID 00-00	Fusion (C4FM)	WIRES-X 11335	—	Norton Shores, MI
44.2	KF9C	Kaleva KF9C	145.1700	-0.6	TONE 94.8	FM (analog)		—	Kaleva, MI
44.8	N8RTS	Big Rapids Arpt N8RTS WIRES-X	442.1250	+5		Fusion (C4FM)	WIRES-X 83624	—	Big Rapids, MI
45.4	KF8FQA	Big Rapids WDEE KF8FQA WIRES-X	442.1250	+5		Fusion (C4FM)	WIRES-X 83624	—	Big Rapids, MI
45.6	W8IRA	Big Rapids W8IRA	145.2900	-0.6	TONE 94.8	FM (analog)		—	Big Rapids, MI
45.8	KB8QOI	Big Rapids Ferri KB8QOI EchoLink	443.9000	+5	none	FM (analog)	EchoLink 389477	—	Big Rapids, MI
27.4	N8ARY offline	Bitely N8ARY	146.5350	in 446.1250	TSQL 94.8	FM (analog)		—	Bitely, MI