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

W8VAN

Expired

Chambers Sr, Erlin K

Location: The Villages, FL
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2012-07-27
Expires: 2022-08-13
Previous call: WQ8H
FRN: 0003252269

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W8VAN cleared its 2-year hold on 2026-08-12. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by Chambers Sr, Erlin K (FL).

Confidence: High

Expired licenses get a 2-year FCC renewal grace period followed by the 2-year hold. The date shown accounts for both, so it's the firm release date per §97.19.

Callsign genealogy

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Previously held by current licensee

WQ8Hactive· E
Grayson, MichaelOHgranted 2026-07-07
AD8RQcancelled· E
Grayson, MichaelOHgranted 2025-06-27cancelled 2026-07-07
KF8EMUcancelled· E
Grayson, MichaelOHgranted 2025-06-27cancelled 2026-05-26

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