N9TPB FCC License Search

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W8RQ HAM

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Previously held a GMRS license

WQTV435

Expired Apr 22, 2019 · same FCC Registration Number (FRN) · GMRS covers the licensee's immediate family

Amateur Extra class licensed since 1997 (29 yrs) W8RQ since 2006 · previously KC8GBI Okemos, MI

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Feb 11, 2026. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Feb 12, 2028.

📬 QSL: no LoTW uploads on record · not eQSL AG · QRZ · HamQTH

📝 W8RQ has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Jan 24, 2006 · what was requested

Currently held by Michael A Smallwood · 2 holders on record

Current holder: Michael A Smallwood

Held W8RQ Feb 11, 2006 → present · first licensed Feb 18, 1997 as KC8GBI · 2 licenses · FRN 0013912142

📦 Moved: Grand Ledge, MI → Okemos, MI

W8RQ Active Amateur Extra · vanity Feb 11, 2006 → expires Feb 11, 2026

Licensee
Michael A Smallwood

Address
PO Box 661
Okemos, MI 48805

FRN
0013912142

Previous call
KC8GBI (General)

Last granted
Feb 9, 2016

Effective
Jan 3, 2024

Last action
May 20, 2025
FCC actions (5)
- Jan 3, 2024 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Feb 9, 2016 — License renewed LIREN
- Nov 24, 2012 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Feb 11, 2006 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Feb 11, 2006 — License issued LIISS
KC8GBI Canceled Amateur Extra Feb 18, 1997 → Feb 11, 2006 (canceled)

Licensee
Michael A Smallwood

Address
PO Box 448
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
42.7470, -84.7710 (ZIP center) · Grid EN72or · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0013912142

Last granted
Feb 18, 1997

Effective
Nov 16, 2005

Last action
Feb 11, 2006
FCC actions (5)
- Feb 11, 2006 — License canceled LICAN
- Nov 16, 2005 — License modified LIMOD
- Oct 12, 2005 — License modified LIMOD
- Aug 23, 2005 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Aug 22, 2005 — FCC action LTSFRN

Address history

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

Seen Apr 27, 2024 → Oct 4, 2026 · 12 snapshots · as W8RQ
Michael A Smallwood
PO Box 661
Okemos, MI 48805
Seen May 27, 2010 → Oct 4, 2026 · 52 snapshots · as KC8GBI
Michael A Smallwood
PO Box 448
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
42.7470, -84.7710 (ZIP center) · Grid EN72or · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Feb 18, 2013 → Apr 16, 2022 · 30 snapshots · as W8RQ
Michael A Smallwood
PO Box 80083
Lansing, MI 48908
Seen Nov 7, 2004 · 1 snapshot · as KC8GBI
MICHAEL A SMALLWOOD
8786 SLEEPY HOLLOW DR, SALINE, MI 48176
42.1368, -83.8293 (ZIP center) · Grid EN82cd · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Previous holder: RUSSELL MEESE JR

Held W8RQ Jan 18, 1994 → Jun 1, 2003 · first licensed Jan 18, 1994 as W8RQ · 1 license · no FRN on file (pre-2001 records)

W8RQ Canceled Amateur Extra Jan 18, 1994 → Jun 1, 2003 (canceled)

Licensee
RUSSELL MEESE JR

Address
14860 DASHER
ALLEN PARK, MI 48101
42.2595, -83.2104 (ZIP center) · Grid EN82jg · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Last granted
Jan 18, 1994

Effective
Jan 18, 1994

Last action
Jun 1, 2003
FCC actions (2)
- Aug 17, 2005 — Record corrected COR
- Aug 17, 2005 — Record corrected COR

Address history

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

Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 48 snapshots · as W8RQ
RUSSELL MEESE JR
14860 DASHER, ALLEN PARK, MI 48101
42.2595, -83.2104 (ZIP center) · Grid EN82jg · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by W8RQ

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 Jan 24, 2006 Granted Feb 9, 2016 0002456592	KC8GBI · Michael A Smallwood · Amateur Extra PO Box 448 · Grand Ledge, MI 48837 42.7470, -84.7710 (ZIP center) · Grid EN72or · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.W8RQ ✓ granted 2.KC8H held	Granted got W8RQ

Others requesting W8RQ

6 applications listed W8RQ as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Jan 24, 2006	Feb 11, 2006	KC8GBI · Michael A Smallwood · Grand Ledge, MI	1	Granted
Jan 17, 2006	Feb 4, 2006	W9XAA · ANDREW R EHRLICHER · OAKLAND, IL	4	Granted
Nov 22, 2005	Dec 10, 2005	WA6MEY · John T Mason · Murphys, CA	14	Granted
Nov 7, 2005	Nov 25, 2005	K0WZ · JOSEPH E WARDEN · New Albany, OH	3	Granted
Sep 20, 2005	Oct 8, 2005	WA8UFZ · David W Yost · Broadview Hts, OH	3	Granted
Aug 22, 2005	Sep 9, 2005	AB8UQ · Gavin M Monson · Oxford, OH	12	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

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