N9TPB FCC License Search

🕒 FCC license data updated today 7:15 am CDT (FCC files through Oct 4, 2026) · next update today 8:30 am CDT

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WY8Q HAM

Amateur Extra class licensed since 2000 (26 yrs) WY8Q since 2014 · previously N8RFQ Fairmont, WV

🔒 Not available — currently licensed, through Jan 22, 2034. If it isn't renewed, it opens for vanity requests Jan 23, 2036.

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

📝 WY8Q has filed vanity applications before — latest filed Jan 2, 2014 · what was requested

Currently held by WILLIAM D PIPPIN · 2 holders on record

Current holder: WILLIAM D PIPPIN

Held WY8Q Jan 22, 2014 → present · first licensed Sep 2, 2000 as N8RFQ · 2 licenses · FRN 0003989654

WY8Q Active Amateur Extra · vanity Jan 22, 2014 → expires Jan 22, 2034

Licensee
WILLIAM D PIPPIN

Address
PO Box 9143
FAIRMONT, WV 26555

FRN
0003989654

Previous call
N8RFQ (Technician)

Last granted
Nov 16, 2023

Effective
Nov 16, 2023

Last action
Nov 16, 2023
FCC actions (3)
- Nov 16, 2023 — License renewed LIREN
- Jan 22, 2014 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jan 22, 2014 — License issued LIISS
N8RFQ Canceled Amateur Extra Sep 2, 2000 → Jan 22, 2014 (canceled)

Licensee
WILLIAM D PIPPIN

Address
PO Box 9143
FAIRMONT, WV 26555

FRN
0003989654

Last granted
Sep 21, 2011

Effective
Sep 21, 2011

Last action
Jan 22, 2014
FCC actions (7)
- Jan 22, 2014 — License canceled LICAN
- Sep 21, 2011 — License renewed LIREN
- May 18, 2011 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Mar 20, 2007 — License modified LIMOD
- Apr 6, 2005 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Sep 14, 2001 — License renewed LIREN
- Sep 2, 2000 — Administrative update LIAUA

Address history

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

Seen Oct 17, 2011 → Oct 4, 2026 · 84 snapshots · as N8RFQ
WILLIAM D PIPPIN
PO Box 9143
FAIRMONT, WV 26555
Seen May 27, 2010 · 1 snapshot · as N8RFQ
William D Pippin
C/o Defazio Oil Co Bridge St Ext, Monongah, WV 26555
Seen Nov 7, 2004 · 1 snapshot · as N8RFQ
WILLIAM D PIPPIN
Attn: WILLIAM D PIPPIN
7755 CHANCEL DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43235
40.0787, -83.0825 (ZIP center) · Grid EN80lb · CQ 4 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Previous holder: ASHLEY M VAIL

Held WY8Q Sep 1, 2000 → Jan 7, 2011 · first licensed Sep 1, 2000 as WY8Q · 2 licenses · FRN 0003958923

N4IU Canceled Amateur Extra · vanity Jan 7, 2011 → Oct 10, 2019 (canceled)

Licensee
ASHLEY M VAIL

Address
4712 Singing Stream Way
Tampa, FL 33624-6356
28.0803, -82.5282 (ZIP center) · Grid EL88rb · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0003958923

Previous call
WY8Q

Last granted
Jan 7, 2011

Effective
Jan 7, 2011

Last action
Feb 24, 2021
FCC actions (4)
- Feb 24, 2021 — Record corrected COR
- Feb 24, 2021 — Record corrected COR
- Jan 7, 2011 — Vanity call sign granted VANGRT
- Jan 7, 2011 — License issued LIISS
WY8Q Canceled Amateur Extra Sep 1, 2000 → Jan 7, 2011 (canceled)

Licensee
ASHLEY M VAIL

Address
4712 Singing Stream Way
Tampa, FL 33624-6356
28.0803, -82.5282 (ZIP center) · Grid EL88rb · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

FRN
0003958923

Last granted
Jul 17, 2010

Effective
Jul 17, 2010

Last action
Nov 16, 2023
FCC actions (6)
- Jan 7, 2011 — License canceled LICAN
- Jul 17, 2010 — License renewed LIREN
- Apr 6, 2010 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Jul 15, 2003 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Feb 8, 2002 — Administrative update LIAUA
- Sep 1, 2000 — License renewed LIREN

Address history

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

Seen May 27, 2010 → Oct 4, 2026 · 93 snapshots · as WY8Q
ASHLEY M VAIL
4712 Singing Stream Way, Tampa, FL 33624-6356
28.0803, -82.5282 (ZIP center) · Grid EL88rb · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗
Seen Nov 7, 2004 · 1 snapshot · as WY8Q
ASHLEY M VAIL
3200 Hartley Rd Apt 109, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32257-6708
30.1894, -81.6125 (ZIP center) · Grid EM90ee · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗

Vanity applications filed by WY8Q

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 2, 2014 Granted Nov 16, 2023 0006078683	N8RFQ · WILLIAM D PIPPIN · Amateur Extra PO Box 9143 · FAIRMONT, WV 26555	1.WY8Q ✓ granted	Granted got WY8Q
Filed Dec 20, 2010 Award date was Jan 7, 2011 0004539491	WY8Q · ASHLEY M VAIL · Amateur Extra 4712 Singing Stream Way, Tampa, FL 33624-6356 28.0803, -82.5282 (ZIP center) · Grid EL88rb · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.N4IU held 2.K4HR held	Granted
Filed Nov 26, 2010 Award date was Dec 14, 2010 0004509488	WY8Q · ASHLEY M VAIL · Amateur Extra 4712 Singing Stream Way, Tampa, FL 33624-6356 28.0803, -82.5282 (ZIP center) · Grid EL88rb · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.K4XW held 2.AE5E held	Dismissed
Filed Oct 12, 2010 Award date was Oct 30, 2010 0004416200	WY8Q · ASHLEY M VAIL · Amateur Extra 4712 Singing Stream Way, Tampa, FL 33624-6356 28.0803, -82.5282 (ZIP center) · Grid EL88rb · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.N4SR held	Dismissed
Filed Sep 21, 2010 Award date was Oct 9, 2010 0004395201	WY8Q · ASHLEY M VAIL · Amateur Extra 4712 Singing Stream Way, Tampa, FL 33624-6356 28.0803, -82.5282 (ZIP center) · Grid EL88rb · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.W4WE held	Dismissed
Filed Aug 24, 2010 Award date was Sep 11, 2010 0004325152	WY8Q · ASHLEY M VAIL · Amateur Extra 4712 Singing Stream Way, Tampa, FL 33624-6356 28.0803, -82.5282 (ZIP center) · Grid EL88rb · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.N4EV held 2.KO4R held 3.AE5E held 4.NN5Q held	Dismissed
Filed Apr 30, 2010 Award date was May 18, 2010 0004229904	WY8Q · ASHLEY M VAIL · Amateur Extra Attn: Ashley Vail · 4712 SINGING STREAM WAY, TAMPA, FL 33624-6356 28.0803, -82.5282 (ZIP center) · Grid EL88rb · CQ 5 · ITU 8 · map ↗	1.KD4Q held	Dismissed

Others requesting WY8Q

6 applications listed WY8Q as a choice, newest first.

Filed	Award	Applicant	Choice #	Status
Jan 2, 2014	Jan 20, 2014	N8RFQ · WILLIAM D PIPPIN · FAIRMONT, WV	1	Granted
Nov 12, 2013	Nov 30, 2013	KD8VKF · Roger M Baker · Vienna, WV	5	Granted
Oct 28, 2013	Nov 15, 2013	KB1TOM · Thomas L Struckman · Waterford, MI	3	Granted
Jul 8, 2013	Jul 26, 2013	KD8QGH · Melvin L Arndt · TOLEDO, OH	3	Granted
May 30, 2013	Jun 17, 2013	KC8QBL · Stephen R Sizemore · Xenia, OH	25	Granted
Mar 21, 2013	Apr 8, 2013	KD8TVU · CHRISTOPHER J TRUAX · ALGONAC, MI	2	Granted

📡 On the air: APRS, digital & WSPR spots

No APRS positions, PSK Reporter reports or WSPR spots for WY8Q in the last 24 hours. They show up here within seconds of WY8Q beaconing on APRS, being heard on FT8, FT4 and other digital modes, or sending a WSPR beacon.