N9TPB
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HAMs within 5 miles of N9TPB · Extra class operators in Madison, WI · or try N9TPB · K9* wildcards · Smith, John · 0004797601 (FRN) · 53703 · Madison, WIKB8ZTV HAM 📻 GMRS
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licensed since 2002 (24 yrs)
first licensed 1988
KB8ZTV since 2005 · previously W8DSB, W8LRK, KD8AOB, N8NQN
Howell, MI
LoTW user
GMRS WRDE739
🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through May 24, 2035. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests May 25, 2037.
📬 QSL: LoTW user · last upload Aug 19, 2026 as previous call W8DSB · none yet as KB8ZTV · eQSL AG as N8NQN · QRZ · HamQTH
📝 KB8ZTV has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Mar 6, 2017 · what was requested
Currently held by LIVINGSTON AMATEUR RADIO KLUB · 1 holder on record
Current holder: DARRELL S BLACK
Held KB8ZTV Apr 8, 2005 → present · first licensed Jan 26, 1988 as W8LRK · 6 licenses · FRN 0007689227
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- Licensee
- DARRELL S BLACK
- Address
- 6090 Munsell Rd
Howell, MI 48843
- FRN
- 0007689227
- Previous call
- N8NQN (Technician)
- Last granted
- Mar 24, 2017
- Effective
- Aug 9, 2025
- Last action
- Aug 9, 2025
FCC actions (4)
- Aug 9, 2025 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jul 31, 2024 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 24, 2017 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Mar 24, 2017 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- LIVINGSTON AMATEUR RADIO KLUB
- Address
- Attn: DARRELL S BLACK
BOX 283
HOWELL, MI 48844
- FRN
- 0007689227
- Trustee
- W8DSB
- Last granted
- Apr 15, 2025
- Effective
- Apr 15, 2025
- Last action
- Apr 15, 2025
FCC actions (7)
- Apr 15, 2025 — License renewed LIREN
- Feb 9, 2022 — License modified LIMOD
- Mar 30, 2015 — License renewed LIREN
- Aug 6, 2013 — FCC action LTSFNR
- Apr 12, 2005 — License modified LIMOD
- Apr 8, 2005 — License renewed LIREN
- Apr 8, 2005 — FCC action LITIN
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- Licensee
- LIVINGSTON AMATEUR RADIO KLUB
- Address
- Attn: DARRELL S BLACK
PO Box 283
HOWELL, MI 48844
- FRN
- 0007689227
- Previous call
- KD8AOB
- Trustee
- W8DSB
- Last granted
- Apr 15, 2025
- Effective
- Apr 15, 2025
- Last action
- Apr 15, 2025
FCC actions (6)
- Apr 15, 2025 — License renewed LIREN
- Sep 1, 2021 — License modified LIMOD
- Feb 5, 2015 — License renewed LIREN
- Aug 6, 2013 — FCC action LTSFNR
- Apr 2, 2005 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Apr 2, 2005 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- LIVINGSTON AMATEUR RADIO KLUB
- Address
- Attn: JAMES A KVOCHICK
PO Box 283
HOWELL, MI 48844
- FRN
- 0012142311
- Trustee
- WB8AZP
- Last granted
- Nov 15, 2004
- Effective
- Nov 15, 2004
- Last action
- Apr 2, 2005
FCC actions (2)
- Apr 2, 2005 — License canceled LICAN
- Nov 15, 2004 — License issued LIISS
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📦 Moved: Ruskin, FL → Howell, MI
- Licensee
- DARRELL S BLACK
- Address
- 469 Lilly View Court
Howell, MI 48843
- FRN
- 0007689227
- Last granted
- Oct 30, 2012
- Effective
- Feb 24, 2014
- Last action
- Mar 24, 2017
FCC actions (8)
- Mar 24, 2017 — License canceled LICAN
- Feb 24, 2014 — License modified LIMOD
- Oct 30, 2012 — License renewed LIREN
- Mar 31, 2012 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 20, 2002 — Authorization printed AUTHPR
- Nov 19, 2002 — FCC action INTDUP
- Nov 19, 2002 — Record corrected COR
- Oct 12, 2002 — License renewed LIREN
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- Licensee
- EDGAR C SMITH
- Address
- 202 4TH ST NW
RUSKIN, FL 33570
- FRN
- 0007689227
- Last granted
- Jan 26, 1988
- Effective
- Jan 26, 1988
- Last action
- Apr 15, 2025
FCC actions (1)
- Jan 27, 2000 — License expired LIEXP
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 W8DSB
DARRELL S BLACK
6090 Munsell Rd, Howell, MI 48843 - Seen Mar 28, 2014 → Oct 4, 2026 · 49 snapshots · as N8NQN
DARRELL S BLACK
469 Lilly View Court, Howell, MI 48843 - Seen May 27, 2010 → Oct 4, 2026 · 94 snapshots · as KD8AOB
LIVINGSTON AMATEUR RADIO KLUB
Attn: JAMES A KVOCHICK
PO Box 283
HOWELL, MI 48844 - Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 48 snapshots · as W8LRK
EDGAR C SMITH
202 4TH ST NW, RUSKIN, FL 33570 - Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 48 snapshots · as KB8ZTV
LIVINGSTON AMATEUR RADIO KLUB
Attn: DARRELL S BLACK
BOX 283, HOWELL, MI 48844 - Seen Sep 27, 2024 → May 29, 2025 · 7 snapshots · as W8DSB
DARRELL S BLACK
PO Box 55
325 S Michigan Ave, Howell, MI 48844 - Seen May 28, 2012 → Oct 22, 2013 · 6 snapshots · as N8NQN
DARRELL S BLACK
468 Lilly View Court, Howell, MI 48843 - Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Nov 10, 2011 · 4 snapshots · as N8NQN
DARRELL S BLACK
PO Box 204
903 S. Latson Road, Howell, MI 48843
Vanity applications filed by KB8ZTV
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 Mar 6, 2017
Granted Mar 24, 2017
0007688263 |
N8NQN · DARRELL S BLACK
· Amateur Extra
469 Lilly View Court, Howell, MI 48843
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Granted
got W8DSB
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