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

W8VH

Active

VANDER HEIDE JR, JOHN S

Location: Grand Haven, MI
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2016-09-21
Expires: 2026-12-18
Previous call: W8UH
FRN: 0002744944

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W8VH 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

W8UHactive· E
BORRELLO, JOSEPH ACAgranted 2018-12-28
WJ0EBOcancelled· E
BORRELLO, JOSEPH Acancelled 1999-03-17

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