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

AC8WC

Active

BALLAST, DOUGLAS K

Location: ROCKFORD, MI
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2025-07-17
Expires: 2035-08-28
Previous call: KE8BZF
FRN: 0024859118

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AC8WC 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

KE8BZFcancelled· E
Ballast, Douglas KMIgranted 2015-08-28cancelled 2016-03-30

License history

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