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

W8RCF

Active

DRAKE, JAMES F

Location: ADRIAN, MI
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2020-01-06
Expires: 2030-03-07
Previous call: KB8SD
FRN: 0003117637

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Vanity availability

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W8RCF 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

KB8SDcancelled· E
DRAKE, JAMES FOHgranted 2000-02-05cancelled 2000-03-07
KB8JDactive· E
Hornyak, Alexander JOHgranted 2024-08-20
KD8KWOcancelled· E
Hornyak, Alexander JOHgranted 2019-04-19cancelled 2024-08-20

License history

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