N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated yesterday 9:42 am CDT (FCC files through Sep 30, 2026) · next update today 9:15 am CDT

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

W8MAB HAM 📻 GMRS

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Also a GMRS licensee

WRUT984

Active until Oct 4, 2032 · same FCC Registration Number (FRN) · GMRS covers the licensee's immediate family

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Jan 15, 2031. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Jan 16, 2033.

📬 QSL: not on LoTW · not an eQSL AG member

📝 W8MAB has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Dec 28, 2020 · what was requested

Currently held by Mark A Benson · 2 holders on record

Current holder: Mark A Benson

Held W8MAB Jan 15, 2021 → present · first licensed Dec 23, 2020 as KE8QGC · 2 licenses · FRN 0030257356

W8MAB Active General · vanity Jan 15, 2021 → expires Jan 15, 2031

Licensee
Mark A Benson

Address
1311 Channel Dr
Bitely, MI 49309
43.7904, -85.8328 (street) · Grid EN73cs · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0030257356

Previous call
KE8QGC (Technician)

Last granted
Jan 15, 2021

Effective
Jan 21, 2021

Last action
Jan 21, 2021
FCC actions (3)
- Jan 21, 2021 — License modified LIMOD
- Jan 15, 2021 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jan 15, 2021 — License issued LIISS
KE8QGC Canceled Technician Dec 23, 2020 → Jan 15, 2021 (canceled)

Licensee
Mark A Benson

Address
1311 Channel Dr
Bitely, MI 49309
43.7904, -85.8328 (street) · Grid EN73cs · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0030257356

Last granted
Dec 23, 2020

Effective
Dec 23, 2020

Last action
Jan 15, 2021
FCC actions (3)
- Jan 15, 2021 — License canceled LICAN
- Dec 23, 2020 — License issued LIISS
- Dec 23, 2020 — 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 Apr 16, 2022 → Sep 27, 2026 · 24 snapshots · as KE8QGC
Mark A Benson
1311 Channel Dr, Bitely, MI 49309
43.7904, -85.8328 (street) · Grid EN73cs · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Previous holder: ARTHUR C HAYHOE

Held W8MAB Dec 6, 2000 → May 17, 2017 · first licensed Dec 6, 2000 as W8MAB · 1 license · FRN 0004157186

W8MAB Expired Advanced Dec 6, 2000 → May 17, 2017 (expired)

Licensee
ARTHUR C HAYHOE

Address
5828 PENNY ROYAL DR
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33544
28.2483, -82.3709 (ZIP center) · Grid EL88tf · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0004157186

Last granted
May 17, 2007

Effective
May 17, 2007

Last action
May 18, 2019
FCC actions (3)
- May 18, 2019 — License expired LIEXP
- May 17, 2007 — License renewed LIREN
- Dec 6, 2000 — Administrative update LIAUA

Address history

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

Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Sep 27, 2026 · 47 snapshots · as W8MAB
ARTHUR C HAYHOE
5828 PENNY ROYAL DR, WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33544
28.2483, -82.3709 (ZIP center) · Grid EL88tf · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by W8MAB

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 Dec 28, 2020 Granted Jan 15, 2021 0009344900	KE8QGC · Mark A Benson · Technician 1311 Channel Dr, Bitely, MI 49309 43.7904, -85.8328 (street) · Grid EN73cs · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.W8MAB ✓ granted 2.WD8MAB 3.WA8MAB 4.KC8HVP available	Granted got W8MAB

Others requesting W8MAB

3 applications listed W8MAB as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Mar 8, 2021	Mar 26, 2021	KF0EIA · Michael A Bodine · Neosho, MO	18	Granted
Dec 28, 2020	Jan 15, 2021	KE8QGC · Mark A Benson · Bitely, MI	1	Granted
Sep 18, 2019	Oct 6, 2019	KE8MAJ · MICHAEL J CONDON · RICHMOND, MI	12	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for W8MAB in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of W8MAB beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.

📻 GMRS repeaters within 50 miles

5 on the air or of unknown status, closest first · map these & export for a GMRS radio →

Miles	Channel	Output	Tone in	Owner	Location	Access	Status
2	RP15	462.550	D023	WRJY836	Bitely, MI	Open	On the air
3	RP18	462.625	141.3	WRJY836	Baldwin, MI · L Lakes	Open	On the air
23	RP21	462.700	94.8	WQXN756	Fremont, MI · Luce And 48th St	Open	On the air
37	RP16	462.575	107.2	WSDE796	Whitehall, MI	Open	On the air
44	RP20	462.675	131.8	WSDE796	Muskegon, MI	Open	On the air

Repeaters within 50 miles

61 repeaters within 50 miles of this address, closest first · sort: closest · most active · map these & export for a radio →

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Miles	Call	Name	Output	Offset	Tone	Mode	Networks	Activity	Location
3.3	W8MAB	Bitely W8MAB	147.2100	+0.6	none	FM (analog)		—	Bitely, MI
7.7	AF8U	Baldwin Wolf Lk AF8U WIRES-X	146.9000	-0.6	TSQL 94.8	FM (analog) (C4FM,FM)	WIRES-X 21335	—	Baldwin, MI
15.5	NW8J	Walkerville NW8J	145.4300	-0.6	TONE 94.8	FM (analog)		—	Walkerville, MI
16.9	KB8IFE	White Cloud Maik KB8IFE WIRES-X	145.4500	-0.6	TSQL 94.8	FM (analog) (C4FM,FM)	WIRES-X 43308	—	White Cloud, MI
16.9	KB8IFE	White Cloud Maik KB8IFE WIRES-X	444.9750	+5	TSQL 94.8	FM (analog) (C4FM,FM)	WIRES-X 43252	—	White Cloud, MI
17.3	N8RTS	Big Rapids Arpt N8RTS WIRES-X	442.1250	+5		Fusion (C4FM)	WIRES-X 83624	—	Big Rapids, MI
18.2	KF8FQA	Big Rapids WDEE KF8FQA WIRES-X	442.1250	+5		Fusion (C4FM)	WIRES-X 83624	—	Big Rapids, MI
18.5	N8KDR	mecosta N8KDR WIRES-X	144.8500	+0.6	DG-ID 00-00	Fusion (C4FM)	WIRES-X 33308	—	mecosta, MI
18.6	W8IRA	Big Rapids W8IRA	145.2900	-0.6	TONE 94.8	FM (analog)		—	Big Rapids, MI
18.9	KB8QOI	Big Rapids Ferri KB8QOI EchoLink	443.9000	+5	none	FM (analog)	EchoLink 389477	—	Big Rapids, MI
22.7	KC8MSE	Fremont KC8MSE	442.0125	+0.6	CC?	DMR		—	Fremont, MI
22.7	KC8MSE	Fremont LA4 St KC8MSE EchoLink	146.9200	-0.6	TONE 94.8	FM (analog)	EchoLink 484692	—	Fremont, MI
27.3	N8UKH	Hart N8UKH WIRES-X	146.6400	-0.6	TSQL 94.8	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)	WIRES-X 33027	—	Hart, MI
27.3	no call listed Listed as HART, MI	N8UKH Michigan	146.6400	-0.6	TSQL 94.8	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)		—	N8UKH, MI
27.7	W8VTM	Hart W8VTM WIRES-X	443.6750	+5	TONE 94.8	FM (analog) (C4FM,FM)	WIRES-X 51191	—	Hart, MI
28.4	K8SN	Morley K8SN	442.0750	+5	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Morley, MI
28.8	WD8MKG	Holton WD8MKG	147.3200	+0.6	TSQL 91.5	FM (analog)		—	Holton, MI
32.0	K8DXF	Ludington K8DXF	145.4700	-0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Ludington, MI
32.9	W8IRA	Ludington W8IRA	145.3100	-0.6	TONE 94.8	FM (analog)		—	Ludington, MI
32.9	WB8ERN	Ludington WB8ERN	146.6200	-0.6	TONE 94.8	FM (analog)		—	Ludington, MI
36.7	WM8TG	Lakeview WM8TG	446.5000	-5		Fusion (C4FM)		—	Lakeview, MI
36.8	K8COP	Whitehall K8COP Mi5	443.2500	+5	CC1	DMR	Mi5	—	Whitehall, MI
36.8	K8COP	Muskegon City of K8COP	52.8000	-0.5	TSQL 94.8	FM (analog)		—	Muskegon, MI
36.8	W8AOR	Whitehall Camp W8AOR	146.6800	-0.6	TSQL 94.8	FM (analog)		—	Whitehall, MI
36.8	W8AOR	Whitehall Camp W8AOR	443.2500	+5	TSQL 94.8	FM (analog)		—	Whitehall, MI
38.4	W8CT	Cadillac W8CT WIRES-X	444.8250	+5		Fusion (C4FM)	WIRES-X 1	—	Cadillac, MI
38.4	K8CAD	Cadillac K8CAD	146.9800	-0.6	none	FM (analog)		—	Cadillac, MI
38.4	W8IRA	Cadillac W8IRA AllStar	147.1600	+0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)	EchoLink 974494 AllStar 472440	—	Cadillac, MI
39.6	KD8RXD	Kent City KD8RXD Mi5	442.2125	+5	CC1	DMR	Mi5	—	Kent City, MI
39.7	W8GJX	Manistee W8GJX	146.7800	-0.6	TSQL 94.8	FM (analog)		—	Manistee, MI
41.2	KF9C	Kaleva KF9C	145.1700	-0.6	TONE 94.8	FM (analog)		—	Kaleva, MI
42.1	KE8CPD	Cedar Springs KE8CPD AllStar	446.5000	-5	TONE 94.8	FM (analog)	AllStar 46178	—	Cedar Springs, MI
43.4	K8WNJ	Muskegon Dtwn K8WNJ	444.0125	+5	none	D-STAR		—	Muskegon, MI
43.7	W8IRA	Muskegon W8IRA	145.3300	-0.6	TONE 94.8	FM (analog)		—	Muskegon, MI
43.7	K8WNJ	Muskegon K8WNJ	146.8200	-0.6	TONE 94.8	FM (analog)		—	Muskegon, MI
43.7	W8ZHO	Muskegon W8ZHO AllStar	146.9400	-0.6	TONE 94.8	FM (analog)	AllStar 666380 🗓 1 net	1 net	Muskegon, MI
43.7	N8KQQ	Muskegon N8KQQ IRLP	224.7000	-1.6	TONE 94.8	FM (analog)	EchoLink 442950 IRLP 4391	—	Muskegon, MI
43.7	N8UKF	Muskegon N8UKF WIRES-X	442.3000	+5		Fusion (C4FM)	WIRES-X 21335	—	Muskegon, MI
43.7	N8KQQ	Muskegon N8KQQ AllStar	442.9500	+5	TONE 94.8	FM (analog)	EchoLink 442950 IRLP 4391 AllStar 48679	—	Muskegon, MI
43.7	W8ZHO	Muskegon W8ZHO	444.5500	+5	TONE 94.8	FM (analog)	🗓 1 net	1 net	Muskegon, MI
43.7	K8WNJ	Muskegon K8WNJ Mi5	444.9500	+5	TONE 94.8	FM (analog) (DMR,FM)	Mi5	—	Muskegon, MI
43.7	K8WNJ	Muskegon Dtwn K8WNJ	145.3600	-0.6	none	D-STAR		—	Muskegon, MI
43.8	KE8LZ	Muskegon KE8LZ WIRES-X	147.3800	+0.6		Fusion (C4FM)	WIRES-X 21335	—	Muskegon, MI
44.5	W8MKG Listed as W8MKG - W8ZHO/R	Muskegon W8MKG AllStar	146.9400	-0.6	TONE 94.8	FM (analog)	AllStar 643081	—	Muskegon, MI
45.0	NW8J	Cedar Springs NW8J WIRES-X	146.8800	-0.6	TONE 141.3	FM (analog) (C4FM,FM)	WIRES-X 30466	—	Cedar Springs, MI
45.0	NW8J	Cedar Springs NW8J WIRES-X	443.0750	+5	TONE 94.8	FM (analog) (FM,C4FM)	WIRES-X 11924	—	Cedar Springs, MI
45.1	NW8J	Cedar Springs NW8J	224.1400	-1.6	none	FM (analog)		—	Cedar Springs, MI
46.2	KC8ACO	Michigan KC8ACO BM	446.5000	-5	CC1	DMR	BrandMeister 315245802	—	, MI
46.3	W8QPO	Sherman W8QPO WIRES-X	147.1000	+0.6	TSQL 114.8	FM (analog) (C4FM,FM)	WIRES-X 21335	—	Sherman, MI
46.3	N8UKF	Norton Shores N8UKF AllStar	443.2000	+5		Fusion (C4FM)	WIRES-X 21335 AllStar 54576 🗓 1 net	1 net	Norton Shores, MI
46.5	K8DYS	Harrison K8DYS AllStar	147.2000	+0.6	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)	AllStar 586172 WIRES-X 43148	—	Harrison, MI
46.6	W8USA	Sparta W8USA WIRES-X	145.2300	-0.6	TSQL 94.8	FM (analog) (C4FM,FM)	WIRES-X 30382	—	Sparta, MI
47.4	N8UKF	Norton Shores N8UKF WIRES-X	448.2000	-5	DG-ID 00-00	Fusion (C4FM)	WIRES-X 11335	—	Norton Shores, MI
47.7	WB8VWK	Edmore WB8VWK	146.8000	-0.6	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog) (C4FM,FM)		—	Edmore, MI
47.7	KC8LEQ	Edmore KC8LEQ	444.7000	+5	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Edmore, MI
48.3	KD6RGX	Rockford KD6RGX IRLP	146.2500	simplex	TSQL 156.7	FM (analog)	IRLP 3209	—	Rockford, MI
48.3	KD6RGX	Rockford KD6RGX IRLP	145.5550	simplex	TSQL 250.3	FM (analog)	IRLP 4699	—	Rockford, MI
48.3	N6PLL	Rockford N6PLL AllStar	147.5500	simplex	TSQL 162.2	FM (analog)	IRLP 7075 AllStar 58935	—	Rockford, MI
48.3	W8AGT	Rockford W8AGT AllStar	927.6875	-25	TONE 131.8	FM (analog)	AllStar 28240 AllStar 29690	—	Rockford, MI
2.4	N8ARY offline	Bitely N8ARY	146.5350	in 446.1250	TSQL 94.8	FM (analog)		—	Bitely, MI
41.6	AB8DT offline	Cedar Springs AB8DT WIRES-X	443.4750	+5	TSQL 100.0	FM (analog) (C4FM,FM)	WIRES-X 40554	—	Cedar Springs, MI

Data courtesy of RepeaterBook.com