Confidence: Medium · Source: FCC ULS · As of 2026-09-10

K8WRQ

Cancelled

Vanatta, Michael R

Location: Lexington, KY
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2011-07-23
Expires: 2021-07-23
Previous call: KC8WRQ
FRN: 0008957367

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K8WRQ cleared its 2-year hold on 2018-07-19. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by Vanatta, Michael R (KY).

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.

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Previously held by current licensee

KC8WRQcancelled· G
Vanatta, Michael RKYgranted 2003-05-15cancelled 2011-07-23

Prior holders later became

KW8RQcancelled· E
Vanatta, Michael RKYgranted 2016-07-19cancelled 2026-04-14

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