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

W8WQW

Cancelled

Thompson, John E

Location: Big Bay, MI
Class: General
Granted: 2016-08-05
Expires: 2026-08-05
Previous call: K8DOA
FRN: 0025140500

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W8WQW cleared its 2-year hold on 2019-03-31. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by Thompson, John E (MI).

Confidence: High

Cancelled licenses begin the 2-year hold immediately, so this date is the firm release date per §97.19. Already past — fileable subject to FCC verification.

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Previously held by current licensee

K8DOAactive· G
Thompson, John EMIgranted 2017-03-31

Prior holders later became

K8DOAactive· G
Thompson, John EMIgranted 2017-03-31

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