N9TPB
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🕒 FCC license data updated today 7:15 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 11, 2026) · next update today 8:30 am CDT
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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, WI · old CB calls like KHC1939 or 18Q3518 (1962–63 CB call books) · (205) 546-1767 (1990s CB directory phones)KI8U HAM
✅ Available for a vanity request — free since Oct 2, 2026.
2x1 call: only Amateur Extra licensees can request it.
1 pending application already lists it (first filed Oct 9, 2026) — see requests.
📬 QSL: LoTW user · last upload Aug 6, 2008 · eQSL AG member · QRZ · HamQTH
Not currently held · 1 holder on record · available since Oct 2, 2026
Previous holder: Dennis Brostek
Held KI8U Oct 1, 2004 → Oct 1, 2024 · first licensed Sep 20, 2001 as KC8SEV · 3 licenses · FRN 0005308226
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- Licensee
- Dennis Brostek
- Address
- 6838 FIRESIDE CT
MENTOR, OH 44060
- FRN
- 0005308226
- Previous call
- AB8NI (General)
- Last granted
- Jul 23, 2014
- Effective
- Jul 23, 2014
- Last action
- Oct 3, 2026
FCC actions (5)
- Oct 3, 2026 — License expired LIEXP
- Jul 23, 2014 — License renewed LIREN
- Dec 4, 2012 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Oct 1, 2004 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Oct 1, 2004 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- Dennis Brostek
- Address
- 7187 Maple St
Mentor, OH 44060
- FRN
- 0005308226
- Previous call
- KC8SEV (General)
- Last granted
- Sep 20, 2001
- Effective
- Mar 19, 2002
- Last action
- Oct 1, 2004
FCC actions (3)
- Oct 1, 2004 — License canceled LICAN
- Mar 19, 2002 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT
- Mar 19, 2002 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- Dennis Brostek
- Address
- 7187 Maple St
Mentor, OH 44060
- FRN
- 0005308226
- Last granted
- Sep 20, 2001
- Effective
- Sep 20, 2001
- Last action
- Mar 19, 2002
FCC actions (2)
- Mar 19, 2002 — License canceled LICAN
- Sep 20, 2001 — License issued LIISS
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 Apr 27, 2002 → Apr 17, 2003 · 3 discs
AB8NI · Amateur Extra · issued Mar 19, 2002, expires Sep 20, 2011 · previously KC8SEV
DENNIS . BROSTEK
7187 MAPLE ST, MENTOR, OH 44060 - Seen Nov 1, 2001 · 1 disc
KC8SEV · General · issued Sep 20, 2001, expires Sep 20, 2011
DENNIS BROSTEK
7187 MAPLE ST, MENTOR, OH 44060
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
Earlier Holders
KI8U in the 1993–2003 Callbooks
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 Sep 9, 1993 → Apr 4, 1997 · 8 discs
KI8U · Amateur Extra · issued Sep 3, 1985, expires Sep 3, 1995
WILLIAM M DAVIS
452 E MAIN ST, EAST PALESTINE, OH 44413
KI8U 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.
- 1994 · 1 edition
KI8U · class E
William M Davis
452 E Main St, East Palestine, OH 44413
1994 p.1542 - 1993 · 1 edition
KI8U · class E
Wilfiam Mdavis
451 E Main St, East Palestine, OH 44413
1993 p.1458 - 1992 · 1 edition
KI8U · class A
Martin Mgoldberg
3905 E 107th Street, Kansas City, MO 64137
1992 p.12 - 1989 · 1 edition
KI8U · class E
Fletcher P Findley Jr
4631 Parllridge Or, Eagan, MN 55113
Winter 1989 p.92 - 1988 · 1 edition
KI8U · class E
Fletcher P Findley Jr
4632 Parkridge Dr, Eagan, MN 55123
Winter 1988 p.92 - 1983 → 1987 · 3 editions
KI8U · class E
William M Davis
452 E Main St, East Palestine, OH 44413
Winter 1983 p.1057, Winter 1985 p.1103, Winter 1987 p.1115 - 1982 · 1 edition
KI8U · class E
William M Oavis
4s2 E Main St, East Palestine, OH 44413
Winter 1982 p.1023 - None · 1 edition
KI8U · class E
William M Davis
452 E Main St, East Palestine
None p.978
Others Requesting KI8U
8 applications listed KI8U as a choice, newest first.
| Filed | Award | Applicant | Choice # | KI8U | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 27, 2026 (on or after) | NA4GJ · Ethan A Partidas · Winter Springs, FL | 23 | Pending | Pending |
| Sep 13, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 | AB8NI · Dennis Brostek · Mentor, OH | 1 | Granted | Granted this call |
| Oct 16, 2003 | Nov 3, 2003 | KC8TID · Toby E Kolman · Strongsville, OH | 3 | Not granted | They got WT8O (choice 1) |
| Aug 25, 2003 | Sep 12, 2003 | AB8RM · Richard D Slone · Middletown, OH | 25 | Not granted | They got AF8T (choice 1) |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Jul 7, 2002 | KB8SOJ · DENNIS W FITZPATRICK · PAW PAW, MI | 25 | Not granted | They got KR8U (choice 1) |
| Apr 25, 2002 | May 13, 2002 | N8HUG · David E Balint · Wooster, OH | 3 | Withdrawn | Application withdrawn |
| Jun 26, 2000 | Jul 14, 2000 | AB8HH · David R Hart · Buffalo, WV | 6 | Not granted | They got N8SV (choice 1) |
| Jun 12, 2000 | Jun 30, 2000 | KC8HFV · GEORGE H LARTER · WEST UNION, OH | 12 | Not granted | They got KK8J (choice 2) |
📡 On the Air: APRS, Digital & WSPR Spots
No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for KI8U in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of KI8U beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.