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, WI · old CB calls like KHC1939 or 18Q3518 (1962–63 CB call books) · (205) 546-1767 (1990s CB directory phones)W8FFG HAM
Amateur Extra class
licensed since 2015 (11 yrs)
W8FFG since 2015 · previously KE8BDR
Grawn, MI
Grid EN74dp
42 repeaters within 50 mi
🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through May 30, 2035. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests May 31, 2037.
📬 QSL: no LoTW uploads on record · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH
📝 W8FFG has filed vanity applications before — latest filed May 12, 2015 · what was requested
Currently held by William C Endres · 2 holders on record
Current holder: William C Endres
Held W8FFG May 30, 2015 → present · first licensed May 8, 2015 as KE8BDR · 2 licenses · FRN 0024584153
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- Licensee
- William C Endres
- Address
- Attn: Bill Endres
2863 Red Cardinal Lane
Grawn, MI 49637
- FRN
- 0024584153
- Previous call
- KE8BDR (General)
- Last granted
- Jun 5, 2025
- Effective
- Jun 5, 2025
- Last action
- Jun 5, 2025
FCC actions (5)
- Jun 5, 2025 — License renewed LIREN
- May 20, 2025 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Nov 2, 2015 — License modified LIMOD
- May 30, 2015 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- May 30, 2015 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- William C Endres
- Address
- 2863 Red Cardinal Lane
Grawn, MI 49637
- FRN
- 0024584153
- Last granted
- May 8, 2015
- Effective
- May 8, 2015
- Last action
- May 30, 2015
FCC actions (3)
- May 30, 2015 — License canceled LICAN
- May 8, 2015 — License issued LIISS
- May 8, 2015 — 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 May 19, 2015 → Oct 18, 2026 · 73 snapshots · as KE8BDR
William C Endres
2863 Red Cardinal Lane, Grawn, MI 49637
Previous holder: GEORGE D FERRIS
Held W8FFG Mar 28, 1989 → Aug 20, 2008
· first licensed Mar 28, 1989 as W8FFG
· 1 license · no FRN on file (pre-2001 records)
📖 In the printed callbooks since 1954 as W8FFG, before the FCC's online records
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- Licensee
- GEORGE D FERRIS
- Address
- 601 FITZHUGH DR APT D135
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
- Last granted
- Aug 20, 1998
- Effective
- Aug 20, 1998
- Last action
- Jun 5, 2025
FCC actions (1)
- Aug 21, 2010 — License expired LIEXP
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
W8FFG · General · issued Aug 20, 1998, expires Aug 20, 2008
GEORGE D. FERRIS
601 FITZHUGH DR APT D135, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684 - Seen Sep 9, 1993 → Mar 9, 1998 · 9 discs
W8FFG · General · issued Mar 28, 1989, expires Mar 28, 1999
GEORGE D FERRIS
601 FITZHUGH DR APT 135D, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Address history
From FCC database snapshots (2004 → now). "Seen" dates are the first and last snapshot showing that address.
- Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 18, 2026 · 50 snapshots · as W8FFG
GEORGE D FERRIS
601 FITZHUGH DR APT D135, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
W8FFG 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 → 1997 · 6 editions
W8FFG · class G
George D Ferris
442 Webster Si, Traverse City Ml 49684
Winter 1988 p.1087, Winter 1992 p.1265, 1994 p.1455, 1995 p.1587, Winter 1996 p.1636, 1997 p.1705 - 1984 → 1987 · 3 editions
W8FFG · class G
George 0 Ferris
441 Webster St, Fr~ve~se City
Winter 1984 p.1033, Winter 1986 p.1034, Winter 1987 p.1052 - 1981 → 1983 · 2 editions
W8FFG · class G
George D Ferris
442 Webster St, Traverse City
Winter 1981 p.926, Winter 1983 p.992 - 1979 · 1 edition
W8FFG · class C
George 0 Ferris Srb!42 Webster Si
Traverse City, MI 49684
Winter 1979 p.354 - 1970 → 1977 · 6 editions
W8FFG · class C
George D Ferris Sr
442 Webster St
Spring 1970 p.515, Winter 1971 p.512, Winter 1972 p.518, 1974 p.487, Winter 1976 p.522, Winter 1977 p.571 - 1969 · 1 edition
W8FFG · class C
George D . F E R R I S S R
4 4 2 Webster S T
Summer 1969 p.504 - 1968 · 1 edition
W8FFG · class C
George .d. Ferris Sr
442 Webster St
Spring 1968 p.513 - 1966 · 1 edition
W8FFG
Holllard C. Kerr
9461 Bedford St. Omaha 34 Nebr
Spring 1966 p.15 - 1963 · 1 edition
W8FFG
George D. Ferris Sr
Rfd 2, Lincoln Rd. Cedar Mich
Summer 1963 p.482 - 1961 → 1962 · 2 editions
W8FFG
George O. Ferris Sr
Rfd 2, Lincoln Rd, Cedar Mich
Fall 1961 p.475, Fall 1962 p.463 - 1961 · 1 edition
W8FFG
George D. Ferris Sr* Rfd 2*linc0ln Rd*
Spring 1961 p.454 - 1959 · 1 edition
W8FFG
George D. Ferris Sr.
Rfd 2, Lincoln Rd., Cedar, MI
Spring 1959 p.394 - 1958 · 1 edition
W8FFG
G Eorge D. F E R R Is S R.
Rfd 2, Lincoln Rd., Cedar, MI
Summer 1958 p.384 - 1954 → 1957 · 5 editions
W8FFG
George D.ferris Sr.
901 Websterst., Traverse City, MI
Spring 1954 p.261, Fall 1954 p.261, Fall 1955 p.312, Spring 1956 p.307, Fall 1957 p.377 - 1951 → 1952 · 2 editions
W8FFG
George D . F E R R I S S R .
901 Webster St., T R A V E R S E City, MI
Spring 1951 p.220, Fall 1952 p.245 - 1950 · 1 edition
W8FFG
George D. F E Rris Sr.
901 W Ebsterst., T Ra Verse City, MI
Summer 1950 p.187 - 1937 · 1 edition
W8FFG
C. W. Steiner
36 Ch Arles, Boonville, NY
Fall 1937 p.128 - 1936 · 1 edition
W8FFG
C. W. Steiner
S6 Charles, Boonville, NY
Spring 1936 p.252 - None · 1 edition
W8FFG · class G
George D Ferris
442 Webster St, Traverse City
None p.913
Vanity Applications Filed by W8FFG
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 May 12, 2015
Granted Jun 5, 2025
0006799812 |
KE8BDR · William C Endres
· General
2863 Red Cardinal Lane, Grawn, MI 49637
|
Granted
got W8FFG
|
Others Requesting W8FFG
1 application listed W8FFG as a choice, newest first.
| Filed | Award | Applicant | Choice # | W8FFG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2015 | May 30, 2015 | KE8BDR · William C Endres · Grawn, MI | 1 | Granted | Granted this call |
📡 On the Air: APRS, Digital & WSPR Spots
No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for W8FFG in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of W8FFG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | N8CN | Traverse City N8CN AllStar |
444.4000 | +5 | TSQL 114.8 | FM (analog) | EchoLink 49686 AllStar 400312 | — | Traverse City, MI |
| 8.2 | KD8OXV | Traverse City KD8OXV BM |
443.3125 | +5 | none | D-STAR (DMR,DV) | BrandMeister 312241 | — | Traverse City, MI |
| 8.2 | N8DMH | Trav Munson Med N8DMH AllStar |
444.3500 | +5 | TSQL 107.2 | FM (analog) (C4FM,DMR,DV,FM) | AllStar 55475 EchoLink 766199 WIRES-X 09152 AllStar 554750 BrandMeister TGIF | — | Traverse City, MI |
| 8.3 | N8DMH | Trav Munson Med N8DMH AllStar |
147.2600 | +0.6 | TSQL 114.8 | FM (analog) | AllStar 554751 AllStar 554752 | — | Traverse City, MI |
| 8.7 | W8TVC | Traverse City W8TVC EchoLink |
145.2700 | -0.6 | TONE 114.8 | FM (analog) | EchoLink 56464 | — | Traverse City, MI |
| 8.7 | W8QPO | Traverse City W8QPO |
442.9000 | +5 | TONE 114.8 | FM (analog) (C4FM,FM) | — | Traverse City, MI | |
| 8.7 | KJ4KFJ | Traverse City KJ4KFJ |
443.0000 | +5 | TONE 114.8 | FM (analog) | — | Traverse City, MI | |
| 8.8 | KD8REH | Kingsley KD8REH BM |
443.3500 | +5 | CC1 | DMR | BrandMeister TGIF | — | Kingsley, MI |
| 9.1 | W8TCM | Traverse City W8TCM AllStar |
146.8600 | -0.6 | TSQL 114.8 | FM (analog) | EchoLink 824031 AllStar 561472 | — | Traverse City, MI |
| 9.1 | W8TCM | Traverse City W8TCM WIRES-X |
442.5000 | +5 | none | FM (analog) (DMR,FM) | WIRES-X 21335 BrandMeister TGIF | — | Traverse City, MI |
| 9.1 | KF8KK | Glen Arbor KF8KK |
444.7250 | +5 | TSQL 114.8 | FM (analog) (FM,C4FM) | — | Glen Arbor, MI | |
| 10.8 | KD8REH | Trave Mt Holiday KD8REH |
146.9600 | -0.6 | TSQL 114.8 | FM (analog) | — | Traverse City, MI | |
| 13.3 | W8QPO | Sherman W8QPO WIRES-X |
147.1000 | +0.6 | TSQL 114.8 | FM (analog) (C4FM,FM) | WIRES-X 21335 | — | Sherman, MI |
| 17.5 | W8BNZ | Honor Crystal W8BNZ |
147.0400 | +0.6 | TSQL 114.8 | FM (analog) (FM,C4FM) | — | Honor, MI | |
| 17.9 | KB8SVJ | Thompsonville KB8SVJ AllStar |
147.3400 | +0.6 | TSQL 114.8 | FM (analog) | AllStar | — | Thompsonville, MI |
| 19.3 | N8DMH | Traver Fire Dept N8DMH AllStar |
442.2875 | +5 | TSQL 114.8 | FM (analog) (FM,C4FM) | AllStar 561472 WIRES-X 43032 | — | Traverse City, MI |
| 20.4 | KG8CW | Beulah KG8CW WIRES-X |
147.0400 | +0.6 | DG-ID 00-00 | Fusion (C4FM) | WIRES-X 99849 | — | Beulah, MI |
| 23.2 | N8OCX | Lake Leelanau N8OCX |
442.2500 | +5 | TSQL 114.8 | FM (analog) | — | Lake Leelanau, MI | |
| 24.2 | WD8DX | Lake Sheriff Dep WD8DX AllStar |
147.1400 | +0.6 | TSQL 103.5 | FM (analog) | AllStar 567757 | — | Lake Leelanau, MI |
| 24.7 | KF9C | Kaleva KF9C |
145.1700 | -0.6 | TONE 94.8 | FM (analog) | — | Kaleva, MI | |
| 25.8 | W8KAL | Kalkaska W8KAL |
52.8200 | -0.5 | none | FM (analog) | — | Kalkaska, MI | |
| 25.8 | AA8ZV | Kalkaska AA8ZV |
147.3000 | +0.6 | TONE 123.0 | FM (analog) | — | Kalkaska, MI | |
| 26.4 | W8QPO | Leland W8QPO |
146.9200 | -0.6 | TSQL 114.8 | FM (analog) | — | Leland, MI | |
| 30.6 | K8CAD | Cadillac K8CAD |
146.9800 | -0.6 | none | FM (analog) | — | Cadillac, MI | |
| 30.6 | W8IRA | Cadillac W8IRA AllStar |
147.1600 | +0.6 | TONE 103.5 | FM (analog) | EchoLink 974494 AllStar 472440 | — | Cadillac, MI |
| 30.6 | W8CT | Cadillac W8CT WIRES-X |
444.8250 | +5 | Fusion (C4FM) | WIRES-X 1 | — | Cadillac, MI | |
| 32.6 | W8VPC | Bellaire W8VPC AllStar |
146.6400 | -0.6 | TONE 100.0 | FM (analog) | AllStar 404241 | — | Bellaire, MI |
| 34.2 | WD8DX | Northport WD8DX |
147.2200 | +0.6 | TSQL 151.4 | FM (analog) | — | Northport, MI | |
| 35.4 | K8WQK | Mancelona K8WQK |
147.3800 | +0.6 | TONE 107.2 | FM (analog) | — | Mancelona, MI | |
| 36.7 | K8WQK | Mancelona K8WQK WIRES-X |
442.8000 | +5 | TONE 110.9 | FM (analog) (C4FM,FM) | WIRES-X 21335 | — | Mancelona, MI |
| 42.0 | W8GJX | Manistee W8GJX |
146.7800 | -0.6 | TSQL 94.8 | FM (analog) | — | Manistee, MI | |
| 44.8 | W8COL | East Jordan W8COL |
147.2800 | +0.6 | TSQL 103.5 | FM (analog) | — | East Jordan, MI | |
| 45.8 | N8RDC | East Jordan Rave N8RDC |
442.0000 | +5 | TONE 114.8 | FM (analog) | — | East Jordan, MI | |
| 46.5 | K7IOU | Gaylord K7IOU IRLP |
224.7400 | -1.6 | TONE 136.5 | FM (analog) | EchoLink 22474 IRLP 3033 | — | Gaylord, MI |
| 46.8 | KC8NVG | East Jordan KC8NVG |
147.3600 | +0.6 | none | FM (analog) | — | East Jordan, MI | |
| 46.8 | no call listed | East Jordan Michigan |
147.3600 | +0.6 | TONE 114.8 | FM (analog) | — | East Jordan, MI | |
| 47.7 | N8AHZ | Grayling N8AHZ WIRES-X |
145.1300 | -0.6 | TSQL 107.2 | FM (analog) (C4FM,FM) | WIRES-X 1 | — | Grayling, MI |
| 49.9 | NM8ES | Elmira NM8ES |
145.3200 | -0.6 | none | D-STAR | — | Elmira, MI | |
| 49.9 | NM8ES | Elmira NM8ES |
444.1125 | +5 | none | D-STAR | — | Elmira, MI | |
| 9.1 | WI0OK Offline | Greilickville WI0OK |
145.3600 | -0.6 | none | D-STAR | — | Greilickville, MI | |
| 20.4 | W8BNZ Offline | Benzonia W8BNZ |
442.6000 | +5 | TSQL 100.0 | FM (analog) (FM,C4FM) | — | Benzonia, MI | |
| 27.0 | W8BNZ Offline | Frankfort W8BNZ |
442.2000 | +5 | TSQL 114.8 | FM (analog) | — | Frankfort, MI |