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

AB8SP

Cancelled

Penix, Stephen

Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2016-06-28
Expires: 2026-06-28
Previous call: KE8ARF
FRN: 0024447922

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AB8SP cleared its 2-year hold on 2026-02-22. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by Penix, Stephen (MI).

Confidence: High

Cancelled licenses begin the 2-year hold immediately, so this date is the firm release date per §97.19. Already past — fileable subject to FCC verification.

Callsign genealogy

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Previously held by current licensee

KE8ARFcancelled· E
Penix, StephenMIgranted 2015-03-23cancelled 2016-06-28

Prior holders later became

K8ASactive· E
Penix, StephenMIgranted 2024-02-23
AJ4VIactive· E
McMullen, Marshall RSCgranted 2024-02-06

License history

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