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

AB9AZ

Active

KIRK, MICHAEL J

Location: MOUNT PROSPECT, IL
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2025-08-23
Expires: 2035-11-15
Previous call: N8HDM
FRN: 0002779262

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AB9AZ 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

N8HDMactive· G
HOFFINE, CHARLES WOHgranted 2017-09-15
N8TQUcancelled· G
HOFFINE, CHARLES WOHgranted 2013-01-01cancelled 2017-09-15

License history

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