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, WIW8MAK HAM
✅ Available for a vanity request — free since Mar 6, 2026.
1x3 call: Technician, General, Advanced and Amateur Extra licensees can request it.
No pending applications list it.
Not currently held · 1 holder on record · available since Mar 6, 2026
Previous holder: Mark A Kruchkow
Held W8MAK Dec 9, 2003 → Mar 5, 2024 · first licensed Feb 10, 1999 as N8IXL · 2 licenses · FRN 0009710708
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- Licensee
- Mark A Kruchkow
- Address
- 175 Manitou Rd
Manitou Beach, MI 49253
- FRN
- 0009710708
- Previous call
- N8IXL
- Last granted
- Nov 20, 2013
- Effective
- Nov 20, 2013
- Last action
- Mar 6, 2026
FCC actions (4)
- Mar 6, 2026 — License expired LIEXP
- Nov 20, 2013 — License renewed LIREN
- Dec 9, 2003 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Dec 9, 2003 — License issued LIISS
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- Licensee
- Mark A Kruchkow
- Address
- 175 Manitou Rd
Manitou Beach, MI 49253
- FRN
- 0009710708
- Last granted
- Feb 10, 1999
- Effective
- Oct 10, 2003
- Last action
- Dec 9, 2003
FCC actions (3)
- Dec 9, 2003 — License canceled LICAN
- Oct 10, 2003 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Oct 10, 2003 — FCC action LITIN
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 · 94 snapshots · as N8IXL
Mark A Kruchkow
175 Manitou Rd, Manitou Beach, MI 49253
Others requesting W8MAK
4 applications listed W8MAK as a choice, newest first.
| Filed | Award | Applicant | Choice # | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | Dec 27, 2025 | KF8ECO · Gary M Williams · Lebanon, OH | 1 | Dismissed |
| Nov 20, 2003 | Dec 8, 2003 | N8IXL · Mark A Kruchkow · Manitou Beach, MI | 1 | Granted |
| Jan 16, 2001 | Feb 3, 2001 | AK8I · MARK A KENWARD · SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI | 3 | Granted |
| May 12, 2000 | May 30, 2000 | KF6TIR · MARTIN A KORNBLOOM · MISSION VIEJO, CA | 4 | Granted |
📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots
No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for W8MAK in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of W8MAK beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.