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

W8BY

Active

Izumi, Kazuo

Location: Schaumburg, IL
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2019-10-22
Expires: 2029-10-22
Previous call: N8CR
FRN: 0028472504

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Vanity availability

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Currently held

W8BY 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

N8CRcancelled· E
WEIR, DAVID SMIgranted 2021-11-13cancelled 2026-05-08
W8EIRactive· E
WEIR, DAVID SMIgranted 2026-05-08

License history

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More vanity slots coming available

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