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)

K8VWA HAM

Technician class licensed since 2019 (7 yrs) K8VWA since 2021 · previously KE8LJJ Pooler, GA Grid EM92ic 56 repeaters within 50 mi

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Aug 20, 2031. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Aug 21, 2033.

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

📝 K8VWA has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Aug 2, 2021 · what was requested

Currently held by Michael W Al Sulayyim · 2 holders on record

Current holder: Michael W Al Sulayyim

Held K8VWA Aug 20, 2021 → present · first licensed Feb 12, 2019 as KE8LJJ · 2 licenses · FRN 0028223097

📦 Moved: Munroe Falls, OH → Pooler, GA

K8VWA Active Technician · vanity Aug 20, 2021 → expires Aug 20, 2031

Licensee
Michael W Al Sulayyim

Address
PO Box 141
Pooler, GA 31322-0141
32.1020, -81.2554 (ZIP center) · Grid EM92ic · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0028223097

Previous call
KE8LJJ

Last granted
Aug 20, 2021

Effective
Aug 1, 2025

Last action
Aug 1, 2025
FCC actions (5)
- Aug 1, 2025 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jul 30, 2024 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Sep 2, 2021 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Aug 20, 2021 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Aug 20, 2021 — License issued LIISS
KE8LJJ Canceled Technician Feb 12, 2019 → Aug 20, 2021 (canceled)

Licensee
Michael W Al Sulayyim

Address
284 Gaylord Dr
Munroe Falls, OH 44262
41.1396, -81.4361 (ZIP center) · Grid EN91gd · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0028223097

Last granted
Feb 12, 2019

Effective
Feb 12, 2019

Last action
Aug 20, 2021
FCC actions (3)
- Aug 20, 2021 — License canceled LICAN
- Feb 12, 2019 — License issued LIISS
- Feb 12, 2019 — 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 Sep 25, 2025 → Oct 4, 2026 · 3 snapshots · as K8VWA
Michael W Al Sulayyim
PO Box 141
Pooler, GA 31322-0141
32.1020, -81.2554 (ZIP center) · Grid EM92ic · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen May 6, 2019 → Oct 4, 2026 · 14 snapshots · as KE8LJJ
Michael W Al Sulayyim
284 Gaylord Dr, Munroe Falls, OH 44262
41.1396, -81.4361 (ZIP center) · Grid EN91gd · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Sep 27, 2024 → May 29, 2025 · 7 snapshots · as K8VWA
Michael W Al Sulayyim
PO Box 201841
Shaker Heights, OH 44120-5200
41.4733, -81.5809 (ZIP center) · Grid EN91fl · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Apr 16, 2022 → Jul 1, 2024 · 3 snapshots · as K8VWA
Michael W Al Sulayyim
23140 Cannon Rd, Bedford Heights, OH 44146
41.3812, -81.5292 (ZIP center) · Grid EN91fj · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Previous holder: HARRY THORNBERG

Held K8VWA Dec 6, 1988 → Aug 21, 2018 · first licensed Dec 6, 1988 as K8VWA · 1 license · FRN 0017814898
📖 In the printed callbooks since 1961 as K8VWA, before the FCC's online records

K8VWA Expired Technician Dec 6, 1988 → Aug 21, 2018 (expired)

Licensee
HARRY THORNBERG

Address
9877 FITE AVE
HAMERSVILLE, OH 45130
38.9088, -83.9990 (ZIP center) · Grid EM88av · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0017814898

Last granted
May 29, 2008

Effective
May 29, 2008

Last action
Aug 22, 2020
FCC actions (3)
- Aug 22, 2020 — License expired LIEXP
- May 29, 2008 — License renewed LIREN
- May 29, 2008 — FCC action LITIN

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 Nov 11, 1998 → Apr 17, 2003 · 10 discs
K8VWA · Technician Plus · issued Aug 21, 1998, expires Aug 21, 2008
HARRY THORNBERG
9877 FITE AVE, HAMERSVILLE, OH 45130
Seen Oct 31, 1994 → Mar 9, 1998 · 7 discs
K8VWA · Technician Plus · issued Dec 6, 1988, expires Dec 6, 1998
HARRY THORNBERG
9877 FITE AVE, HAMERSVILLE, OH 45130
Seen Sep 9, 1993 → May 3, 1994 · 2 discs
K8VWA · Technician · issued Dec 6, 1988, expires Dec 6, 1998
HARRY THORNBERG
9877 FITE AVE, HAMERSVILLE, OH 45130

Address history

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

Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 48 snapshots · as K8VWA
HARRY THORNBERG
9877 FITE AVE, HAMERSVILLE, OH 45130
38.9088, -83.9990 (ZIP center) · Grid EM88av · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

K8VWA in the Printed Callbooks, 1909–1997

From scanned copies of the printed callbooks (government lists from 1913, then the Radio Amateur Callbook to 1997), read by OCR, so names and streets can carry typos. Each line is one or more editions in a row showing the same name at the same address.

1988 → 1994 · 2 editions
K8VWA · class T
Harry Thornberg Sr
9877 Fite Ave, Hamersville, OH 45130
Winter 1988 p.1156, 1994 p.1552
1981 → 1983 · 3 editions
K8VWA · class T
Harry Thornberg
Rr 1 Box 53, Hamersville
1981 p.919, Winter 1982 p.1028, Winter 1983 p.1062
1980 · 1 edition
K8VWA · class T
Harry Thornberg
Rr 1 Box S3, Hamersville, OH 45130
Winter 1980 p.981
1975 → 1979 · 3 editions
K8VWA · class T
Harry Thornberg
Rfd I·box 27·b, Hamersville, OH 45130
Winter 1975 p.556, Winter 1977 p.611, Winter 1979 p.415
1974 · 1 edition
K8VWA · class T
Harry Thomber<J
Rfd I -Box 27-8
Winter 1974 p.560
1974 · 1 edition
K8VWA
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Rfd, 1-Box 27-B
1974 p.530
1971 → 1973 · 3 editions
K8VWA · class T
Harry Thornberg
Rfd 1-Box 27-B
Winter 1971 p.554, Fall 1971 p.554, Winter 1973 p.561
1970 · 1 edition
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Spring 1970 p.550
1964 → 1969 · 2 editions
K8VWA · class T
Harry Thornberg
Rfd 1-Box 27-B, H A M E R S V I L L E Ohio
Fall 1964 p.483, Summer 1969 p.540
1962 → 1963 · 2 editions
K8VWA
Harry Thcrnberg
6708 Alpine Av, Cincinnati Ohio
Fall 1962 p.493, Summer 1963 p.515
1961 · 1 edition
K8VWA
Harry Thornberg
B708 Alpine Av, Cincinnati Ohio
Fall 1961 p.509
None → 1961 · 2 editions
K8VWA · class T
Harry Thornberg
Rr 1 Box 53, Hamersville Wab8vzc A David E Goldberg, 23010 Radclift, Oak Park, MI 48237
None p.530, Spring 1961 p.490

Vanity Applications Filed by K8VWA

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 Aug 2, 2021 Granted Aug 20, 2021 0009643529	KE8LJJ · Michael W Al Sulayyim · Technician 284 Gaylord Dr, Munroe Falls, OH 44262 41.1396, -81.4361 (ZIP center) · Grid EN91gd · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.K8VWA ✓ Granted 2.K8AUD Held before 1999 3.K8OHI Never issued 4.K8MWA Never issued	Granted got K8VWA

Others Requesting K8VWA

1 application listed K8VWA as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	K8VWA	Result
Aug 2, 2021	Aug 20, 2021	KE8LJJ · Michael W Al Sulayyim · Munroe Falls, OH	1	Granted	Granted this call

📡 On the Air: APRS, Digital & WSPR Spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for K8VWA in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of K8VWA beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.

Repeaters within 50 Miles

56 repeaters within 50 miles of this ZIP code, most active 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 · center is the ZIP code (approximate) · click a dot for the repeater's page

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Miles	Call	Name	Output	Offset	Tone	Mode	Networks	Activity	Location
41.1	WR4SC	Beaufort WR4SC NC-PRN	441.9875	+5	CC1	DMR	NC-PRN 🗓 2 nets	2 nets · 254 check-ins · 104 stations	Beaufort, SC
3.9	W4LHS	Savannah WSAV W4LHS EchoLink	442.7000	+5	TONE 123.0	FM (analog)	EchoLink 955050	—	Savannah, GA
6.5	W4LHS	Bloomingdale WJC W4LHS	146.9700	-0.6	TONE 123.0	FM (analog)		—	Bloomingdale, GA
9.2	KK4SGC	Savannah KK4SGC	1298.0000	simplex	none	D-STAR		—	Savannah, GA
9.2	W4LHS Offline	Savannah Talmadg W4LHS	147.2100	+0.6	TONE 210.7	FM (analog)		—	Savannah, GA
9.7	K4VYX	Savannah K4VYX MARC	442.8125	+5	CC3	DMR	DMR-MARC	—	Savannah, GA
11.5	KK4SGC	Savannah KK4SGC	144.9400	in 147.4400	none	D-STAR		—	Savannah, GA
11.5	KK4SGC	Savannah KK4SGC	440.5875	+5	none	D-STAR		—	Savannah, GA
11.5	KK4SGC	Savannah KK4SGC	1282.7400	-12	none	D-STAR		—	Savannah, GA
11.5	W4LHS	Savannah W4LHS EchoLink	147.3300	+0.6	TONE 203.5	FM (analog)	EchoLink 955050	—	Savannah, GA
16.4	KK4ONF	Hardeeville KK4ONF	147.0600	+0.6	TSQL 123.0	FM (analog)		—	Hardeeville, SC
17.8	K4VYX	Guyton K4VYX MARC	442.3500	+5	CC8	DMR	DMR-MARC	—	Guyton, GA
18.0	W4ECA	Guyton W4ECA AllStar	146.7450	-0.6	TONE 97.4	FM (analog)	AllStar 45029	—	Guyton, GA
20.4	N1RCW	Bluffton Lawton N1RCW AllStar	445.9250	simplex	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 29305 EchoLink 398619	—	Bluffton, SC
20.4	N1RCW Offline	Bluffton Lawton N1RCW AllStar	147.4350	simplex	TONE 88.5	FM (analog)	AllStar 47547	—	Bluffton, SC
20.6	W4HHI	Bluffton W4HHI NC-PRN	444.7375	+5	CC1	DMR	NC-PRN	—	Bluffton, SC
21.4	KF4DG	Pembroke WVAN KF4DG EchoLink	147.1050	+0.6	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)	EchoLink 469003	—	Pembroke, GA
21.4	KJ4GGV Offline	Pembroke WVAN KJ4GGV	145.2800	-0.6	none	FM (analog) (DV,FM)		—	Pembroke, GA
21.4	KJ4GGV Offline	Pembroke WVAN KJ4GGV	440.7000	+5	none	FM (analog) (DV,FM)		—	Pembroke, GA
21.4	KJ4GGV Offline	Pembroke WVAN KJ4GGV	1282.7000	-12	none	FM (analog) (DV,FM)		—	Pembroke, GA
21.4	KJ4GGV Offline	Pembroke WVAN KJ4GGV	1298.5000	simplex	none	D-STAR		—	Pembroke, GA
22.6	KQ4LDQ	Bluffton KQ4LDQ BM	439.2000	in 433.2000	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 320258601	—	Bluffton, SC
22.8	KG4LVN	Midway KG4LVN	146.9400	-0.6	none	D-STAR		—	Midway, GA
23.6	W4LHS	Tybee W4LHS	146.4450	simplex	TONE 91.5	FM (analog)		—	Tybee, GA
24.6	KA4CID	Midway KA4CID EchoLink	443.3000	+5	TONE 97.4	FM (analog)	EchoLink 954295	—	Midway, GA
24.9	N0XLP	Bluffton L0C4T0R N0XLP BM	446.2000	-5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 316514619	—	Bluffton, L0C4T0R, SC
24.9	W4IAR	Bluffton W4IAR AllStar	442.6750	+5	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)	AllStar 50078 EchoLink 341407	—	Bluffton, SC
24.9	KM4PRN	Bluffton KM4PRN	444.7375	+5	CC1	DMR		—	Bluffton, SC
26.4	no call listed Listed as SERA	Midwaw-GA Florida	146.9400	-0.6	none	FM (analog)		—	Midwaw-GA, FL
26.4	N2DAN	Bluffton N2DAN BM	441.5000	in 445.5000	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 314947901	—	Bluffton, SC, SC
27.4	KG4OGC	Riceboro KG4OGC	145.4700	-0.6	none	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)		—	Riceboro, GA
28.1	KG4OGC Offline	Hinesville KG4OGC	444.8500	+5	TONE 100.0	D-STAR		—	Hinesville, GA
28.4	KK4ZNJ	Hinesville KK4ZNJ BM	444.8500	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 313084	—	Hinesville, GA
28.4	KQ4BBQ	Hinesville KQ4BBQ TGIF	444.8500	+5	CC1	DMR	TGIF	—	Hinesville, GA
30.5	W4IAR	Hilton Head Isla W4IAR	147.3750	+0.6	none	D-STAR		—	Hilton Head Island, SC
30.5	W4IAR	Hilton Head Isla W4IAR	145.3100	-0.6	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Hilton Head Island, SC
30.5	W4IAR	Hilton Head Isla W4IAR	147.2400	+0.6	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Hilton Head Island, SC
30.5	KM4PRN	Hilton Head Isla KM4PRN	442.0375	+5	CC0	DMR		—	Hilton Head Island, SC
30.5	W4IAR	Hilton Head Isla W4IAR	444.3500	+5	TONE 123.0	FM (analog)		—	Hilton Head Island, SC
30.9	N4MSE	Hilton Head Isla N4MSE BM	145.3500	-0.6	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 311664	—	Hilton Head Island, SC
30.9	W4HHI	Hilton Head Isla W4HHI NC-PRN	442.0375	+5	CC1	DMR	NC-PRN	—	Hilton Head Island, SC
31.2	N4MSE Offline	Hilton Head Isla N4MSE BM	442.5750	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 310558	—	Hilton Head Island, SC
31.5	KQ4BBQ	Hinesville Arpt KQ4BBQ	144.6200	+0.6	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog) (DV,FM)		—	Hinesville, GA
31.6	no call listed Listed as SERA	Liberty_GA Florida	145.2200	-0.6	none	FM (analog)		—	Liberty_GA, FL
31.6	no call listed Listed as SERA	Liberty_GA Florida	443.0750	+5	none	FM (analog)		—	Liberty_GA, FL
35.7	W4BFT	Beaufort W4BFT AllStar	145.1300	-0.6	TSQL 88.5	FM (analog)	AllStar 65545 EchoLink 339993	—	Beaufort, SC
38.2	W4CLA	Claxton W4CLA	147.0750	+0.6	TONE 123.0	FM (analog)		—	Claxton, GA
38.2	K4VYX	Statesboro K4VYX MARC	442.3125	+5	CC3	DMR	DMR-MARC	—	Statesboro, GA
38.6	KQ4TAY	Port Royal KQ4TAY BM	441.5000	in 445.5000	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 3208856	—	Port Royal, SC
38.9	KF4DG	Statesboro WWNS KF4DG	147.3900	+0.6	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Statesboro, GA
39.2	W5BFT	Beaufort W5BFT	146.6550	-0.6	none	FM (analog)		—	Beaufort, SC
39.6	W4BFT	Beaufort Hosp W4BFT	443.8500	+5	TSQL 123.0	FM (analog)		—	Beaufort, SC
39.7	W4BFT Offline	Beaufort WJWJ W4BFT	146.6550	-0.6	none	FM (analog)		—	Beaufort, SC
40.3	KK2QQ	Beaufort KK2QQ BM	439.4500	-5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 3197669	—	Beaufort, SC
41.1	W4BFT	Beaufort W4BFT	441.9875	+5	CC?	DMR		—	Beaufort, SC
43.4	N0VQE	Beaufort SC N0VQE BM	441.5000	+5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 311042910	—	Beaufort, SC 29907, SC