N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 7:15 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 4, 2026) · next update today 9:45 am CDT

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W8WLC HAM

Amateur Extra class licensed since 1997 (29 yrs) W8WLC since 2017 · previously AB8LO, N8IFW Rogers City, MI grid EN85ck 16 repeaters within 50 mi

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Sep 1, 2027. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Sep 2, 2029.

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

📝 W8WLC has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Aug 14, 2017 · what was requested

Currently held by Randall D Martens · 2 holders on record

Current holder: Randall D Martens

Held W8WLC Sep 1, 2017 → present · first licensed Jan 24, 1997 as N8IFW · 3 licenses · FRN 0005257886

📦 Moved: Lake City, MI → Rogers City, MI

W8WLC Active Amateur Extra · vanity Sep 1, 2017 → expires Sep 1, 2027

Licensee
Randall D Martens

Address
365 N 7th Street
Rogers City, MI 49779
45.4201, -83.8240 (street) · Grid EN85ck · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0005257886

Previous call
AB8LO (General)

Last granted
Sep 1, 2017

Effective
Aug 15, 2019

Last action
Aug 15, 2019
FCC actions (3)
- Aug 15, 2019 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Sep 1, 2017 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Sep 1, 2017 — License issued LIISS
📦 Moved: Rogers City, MI → Lake City, MI

AB8LO Canceled Amateur Extra Oct 17, 2001 → Sep 1, 2017 (canceled)

Licensee
Randall D Martens

Address
5191 S Riverview Dr
Lake City, MI 49651
44.3990, -85.1063 (ZIP center) · Grid EN74kj · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0005257886

Previous call
N8IFW (General)

Last granted
Nov 1, 2016

Effective
Nov 1, 2016

Last action
Sep 1, 2017
FCC actions (6)
- Sep 1, 2017 — License canceled LICAN
- Nov 1, 2016 — License renewed LIREN
- Oct 27, 2006 — License renewed LIREN
- Dec 5, 2003 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Oct 17, 2001 — Systematic call sign granted SYSGRT
- Oct 17, 2001 — License issued LIISS
N8IFW Canceled Amateur Extra Jan 24, 1997 → Oct 17, 2001 (canceled)

Licensee
Randall D Martens

Address
PO Box 254
385 W Michigan Ave
Rogers City, MI 49779
45.3944, -83.8444 (ZIP center) · Grid EN85bj · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0005257886

Last granted
Jan 24, 1997

Effective
Jan 24, 1997

Last action
Oct 17, 2001
FCC actions (3)
- Oct 17, 2001 — License canceled LICAN
- Oct 17, 2001 — FCC action LITIN
- Oct 17, 2001 — FCC action LITIN

Address history

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

Seen Apr 16, 2022 → Oct 4, 2026 · 13 snapshots · as W8WLC
Randall D Martens
365 N 7th Street, Rogers City, MI 49779
45.4201, -83.8240 (street) · Grid EN85ck · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Dec 18, 2016 → Oct 4, 2026 · 31 snapshots · as AB8LO
Randall D Martens
5191 S Riverview Dr, Lake City, MI 49651
44.3990, -85.1063 (ZIP center) · Grid EN74kj · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 48 snapshots · as N8IFW
Randall D Martens
PO Box 254
385 W Michigan Ave, Rogers City, MI 49779
45.3944, -83.8444 (ZIP center) · Grid EN85bj · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Nov 4, 2016 · 24 snapshots · as AB8LO
Randall D Martens
6134 CHEYENNE CT, ROGERS CITY, MI 49779
45.3944, -83.8444 (ZIP center) · Grid EN85bj · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Previous holder: KENNETH M CUBILO

Held W8WLC Jan 14, 2005 → Mar 4, 2006 · first licensed Feb 5, 1991 as WE8W · 4 licenses · FRN 0002768810

W8OB Active Amateur Extra · vanity Mar 4, 2006 → expires Mar 4, 2036

Licensee
KENNETH M CUBILO

Address
2208 Sunset Drive
Pekin, IL 61554
40.5550, -89.6148 (street) · Grid EN50en · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0002768810

Previous call
W8WLC (Advanced)

Last granted
Dec 5, 2025

Effective
Dec 5, 2025

Last action
Dec 5, 2025
FCC actions (8)
- Dec 5, 2025 — License renewed LIREN
- Dec 10, 2016 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Dec 8, 2015 — License renewed LIREN
- Mar 4, 2014 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jul 1, 2008 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Dec 16, 2006 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 4, 2006 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Mar 4, 2006 — License issued LIISS
📦 Moved: Alpena, MI → Pekin, IL

W8WLC Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity Jan 14, 2005 → Mar 4, 2006 (canceled)

Licensee
KENNETH M CUBILO

Address
1902 Chicory Rd.
Pekin, IL 61554
40.5436, -89.6206 (ZIP center) · Grid EN50en · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0002768810

Previous call
W8OB (Advanced)

Last granted
Jan 14, 2005

Effective
Oct 18, 2005

Last action
Nov 22, 2006
FCC actions (5)
- Mar 4, 2006 — License canceled LICAN
- Oct 18, 2005 — Administrative update LIAUA
- May 18, 2005 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jan 14, 2005 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jan 14, 2005 — License issued LIISS
W8OB Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity Dec 21, 1999 → Jan 14, 2005 (canceled)

Licensee
KENNETH M CUBILO

Address
315 CAVANAUGH ST
ALPENA, MI 49707
45.0943, -83.4762 (ZIP center) · Grid EN85gc · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0002768810

Previous call
WE8W (Advanced)

Last granted
Dec 21, 1999

Effective
Dec 21, 1999

Last action
Jan 14, 2005
FCC actions (2)
- Jan 14, 2005 — License canceled LICAN
- Dec 21, 1999 — License issued LIISS
WE8W Canceled Amateur Extra Feb 5, 1991 → Dec 21, 1999 (canceled)

Licensee
KENNETH M CUBILO

Address
315 CAVANAUGH ST
ALPENA, MI 49707
45.0943, -83.4762 (ZIP center) · Grid EN85gc · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0002768810

Previous call
WB8DOI (Advanced)

Last granted
Feb 5, 1991

Effective
Feb 5, 1991

Last action
May 2, 2024
FCC actions (1)
- Dec 21, 1999 — License canceled LICAN

Address history

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

Seen Dec 31, 2016 → Oct 4, 2026 · 23 snapshots · as W8OB
KENNETH M CUBILO
2208 Sunset Drive, Pekin, IL 61554
40.5550, -89.6148 (street) · Grid EN50en · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen May 27, 2010 → Oct 4, 2026 · 47 snapshots · as W8WLC
KENNETH M CUBILO
1902 Chicory Rd., Pekin, IL 61554
40.5436, -89.6206 (ZIP center) · Grid EN50en · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 → Oct 4, 2026 · 96 snapshots · as WE8W
KENNETH M CUBILO
315 CAVANAUGH ST, ALPENA, MI 49707
45.0943, -83.4762 (ZIP center) · Grid EN85gc · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Jan 14, 2016 → Dec 18, 2016 · 7 snapshots · as W8OB
KENNETH M CUBILO
2208 Sunset Drive, Pekin, IL 61555
Seen Mar 28, 2014 → Nov 16, 2015 · 8 snapshots · as W8OB
KENNETH M CUBILO
PO Box 457
2208 Sunset Drive, Pekin, IL 61555
Seen May 27, 2010 → Oct 22, 2013 · 9 snapshots · as W8OB
KENNETH M CUBILO
PO Box 457
1300 Windflower, Pekin, IL 61555

Vanity applications filed by W8WLC

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 Aug 14, 2017 Granted Sep 1, 2017 0007888817	AB8LO · Randall D Martens · Amateur Extra 5191 S Riverview Dr, Lake City, MI 49651 44.3990, -85.1063 (ZIP center) · Grid EN74kj · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.W8WLC ✓ granted 2.N8WLC held 3.K8WLC	Granted got W8WLC
Filed Feb 14, 2006 Granted Dec 21, 1999 0002483852	W8WLC · KENNETH M CUBILO · Amateur Extra 1902 Chicory Rd., Pekin, IL 61554 40.5436, -89.6206 (ZIP center) · Grid EN50en · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.W8OB ✓ granted	Granted got W8OB

Others requesting W8WLC

3 applications listed W8WLC as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Aug 14, 2017	Sep 1, 2017	AB8LO · Randall D Martens · Lake City, MI	1	Granted
Dec 27, 2004	Jan 14, 2005	W8OB · KENNETH M CUBILO · ALPENA, MI	1	Granted
Dec 1, 1999	Dec 19, 1999	WE8W · KENNETH M CUBILO · ALPENA, MI	3	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for W8WLC in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of W8WLC beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.

Repeaters within 50 miles

16 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
0.3	WB8TQZ	Rogers City WB8TQZ	147.0200	+0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)		—	Rogers City, MI
25.2	K8PA	Alpena Manning K8PA EchoLink	146.7600	-0.6	TONE 88.5	FM (analog)	EchoLink 571911	—	Alpena, MI
30.5	KD8AFY	alpena Near Co KD8AFY EchoLink	446.0250	simplex	TONE 123.0	FM (analog)	EchoLink 203422	—	alpena, MI
31.5	W8CCE	Cheboygan W8CCE AllStar	146.7400	-0.6	TONE 103.5	FM (analog)	AllStar 567751	—	Cheboygan, MI
38.9	W8RPM	Indian River W8RPM AllStar	442.8000	+5	TONE 107.2	FM (analog)	AllStar 47884	—	Indian River, MI
42.8	WB8DEL	Cheboygan WB8DEL	444.8500	+5	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Cheboygan, MI
46.7	W8FSM	Alanson W8FSM Mi5	442.0875	+5	CC1	DMR	Mi5	—	Alanson, MI
48.2	AD8DP	Lewiston AD8DP WIRES-X	146.8000	-0.6		Fusion (C4FM)	WIRES-X 43148	—	Lewiston, MI
48.5	N8JNA	Gaylord N8JNA WIRES-X	147.1200	+0.6	TSQL 151.4	FM (analog) (C4FM,FM)	WIRES-X 21335 WIRES-X 93652	—	Gaylord, MI
49.1	N9KOP	Mio N9KOP AllStar	146.7000	-0.6	TSQL 103.5	FM (analog)	AllStar 55672 EchoLink 780166	—	Mio, MI
49.1	W8CMN	Mio W8CMN Mi5	444.7000	+5	CC1	DMR	Mi5	—	Mio, MI
49.5	NM8RC	Gaylord NM8RC EchoLink	146.8200	-0.6	TONE 118.8	FM (analog)	EchoLink 728606	—	Gaylord, MI
49.5	KD8QCC	Gaylord KD8QCC	444.0375	+5	none	D-STAR		—	Gaylord, MI
49.9	W8AGB	Mackinaw City W8AGB BM	444.3750	+5	none	D-STAR (C4FM,DMR,DV)	BrandMeister TGIF	—	Mackinaw City, MI
31.2	N8BIT offline	Alpena N8BIT	442.4750	+5	TONE 100.0	FM (analog)		—	Alpena, MI
46.7	KC8YGT offline	Alanson KC8YGT AllStar	443.2000	+5	TSQL 151.4	FM (analog)	AllStar 28265 EchoLink 662955 AllStar 28266 AllStar 620726	—	Alanson, MI