N9TPB
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🕒 FCC license data updated today 7:15 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 4, 2026) · next update tomorrow 6:00 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, WIKW8RQ HAM
⏳ Not available yet — opens for vanity requests Apr 15, 2028, two years after the license was canceled (Apr 14, 2026).
2x2 call: Advanced and Amateur Extra licensees can request it.
No pending applications list it.
📬 QSL: no LoTW uploads on record · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH
Not currently held · 1 holder on record
Previous holder: Michael R Vanatta
Held KW8RQ Jul 19, 2016 → Apr 14, 2026 · first licensed May 15, 2003 as KC8WRQ · 4 licenses · FRN 0008957367
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- Licensee
- Michael R Vanatta
- Address
- PO Box 4422
MIDWAY, KY 40347
- FRN
- 0008957367
- Previous call
- KW8RQ (General)
- Last granted
- Apr 14, 2026
- Effective
- Apr 14, 2026
- Last action
- Apr 14, 2026
FCC actions (2)
- Apr 14, 2026 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Apr 14, 2026 — License issued LIISS
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📦 Moved: Lexington, KY → Midway, KY
- Licensee
- Michael R Vanatta
- Address
- PO Box 4422
MIDWAY, KY 40347
- FRN
- 0008957367
- Previous call
- K8WRQ (General)
- Last granted
- Jul 19, 2016
- Effective
- Mar 10, 2026
- Last action
- Apr 14, 2026
FCC actions (8)
- Apr 14, 2026 — License canceled LICAN
- Mar 10, 2026 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Apr 5, 2022 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Feb 5, 2019 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jan 30, 2019 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Oct 24, 2017 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jul 19, 2016 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jul 19, 2016 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- Michael R Vanatta
- Address
- 3424 Colonnade Dr
Lexington, KY 40515
- FRN
- 0008957367
- Previous call
- KC8WRQ (General)
- Last granted
- Jul 23, 2011
- Effective
- Jun 29, 2016
- Last action
- Jul 19, 2016
FCC actions (4)
- Jul 19, 2016 — License canceled LICAN
- Jun 29, 2016 — License modified LIMOD
- Jul 23, 2011 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jul 23, 2011 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- Michael R Vanatta
- Address
- 3424 Colonnade Dr
Lexington, KY 40515
- FRN
- 0008957367
- Last granted
- May 15, 2003
- Effective
- Feb 17, 2010
- Last action
- Jul 23, 2011
FCC actions (7)
- Jul 23, 2011 — License canceled LICAN
- Feb 17, 2010 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Apr 17, 2007 — License modified LIMOD
- Jul 15, 2006 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 24, 2005 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 10, 2004 — Administrative update LIAUA
- May 15, 2003 — License issued LIISS
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
- Seen Sep 27, 2026 → Oct 4, 2026 · 4 snapshots · as KW8RQ
Michael R Vanatta
PO Box 4422
MIDWAY, KY 40347 - Seen May 27, 2010 → Oct 4, 2026 · 98 snapshots · as KC8WRQ
Michael R Vanatta
3424 Colonnade Dr, Lexington, KY 40515 - Seen Apr 16, 2022 → Sep 25, 2025 · 11 snapshots · as KW8RQ
Michael R Vanatta
1755 Galbraith Rd. #914, Frankfort, KY 40601 - Seen May 6, 2019 · 1 snapshot · as KW8RQ
Michael R Vanatta
PO Box 5731
Frankfort, KY 40602-5731 - Seen Nov 4, 2016 → Sep 5, 2017 · 6 snapshots · as KW8RQ
Michael R Vanatta
PO Box 24516
Lexington, KY 40524 - Seen Nov 7, 2004 · 1 snapshot · as KC8WRQ
Michael R Vanatta
PO Box 80812
Lansing, MI 48908-0812
Others requesting KW8RQ
1 application listed KW8RQ as a choice, newest first.
| Filed | Award | Applicant | Choice # | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2016 | Jul 17, 2016 | K8WRQ · Michael R Vanatta · Lexington, KY | 1 | Granted |
📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots
No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for KW8RQ in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of KW8RQ beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.