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

W8UL

Active

TIPKA, JOHN W

Location: New Braunfels, TX
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2020-12-14
Expires: 2031-03-06
Previous call: K8UL
FRN: 0003080215

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Vanity availability

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Currently held

W8UL 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

K8ULactive· E
COOPER JR, LEONARD EOHgranted 2021-09-11
KD8FIcancelled· E
COOPER JR, LEONARD EOHgranted 2021-02-23cancelled 2021-09-11
KA8QFLcancelled· E
COOPER JR, LEONARD EOHgranted 2020-12-29cancelled 2021-02-23

License history

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