Confidence: Medium · Source: FCC ULS · As of 2026-09-09

AB8N

Active

Ruelle, Joseph J

Location: LILLIAN, AL
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2022-01-13
Expires: 2032-03-15
Previous call: K8CWT
FRN: 0002781250

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Vanity availability

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AB8N is held by an active license; it isn't a vanity slot right now.

Vanity availability dates are computed from FCC §97.19's hold periods: 2 years from the cancellation date for cancelled or terminated licenses, 4 years from the expiration date for expired licenses (2-year renewal grace + 2-year hold).

Callsign genealogy

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Previously held by current licensee

K8CWTactive· E
Thoreson, Carl WMIgranted 2014-09-04
KC8TZHcancelled· G
Thoreson, Carl WMIgranted 2002-05-16cancelled 2004-11-26

Prior holders later became

KT5Hcancelled· E
STRONG, MICHAEL PINgranted 2000-12-22cancelled 2007-04-27

License history

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