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

WQ8Z

Active

HICKEL, STEPHEN M

Location: Lowell, MI
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2025-09-03
Expires: 2035-09-07
Previous call: N8FM
FRN: 0003379021

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Vanity availability

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WQ8Z 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

N8FMactive· E
ROMICK, CHARLES SMIgranted 2019-10-16
N8JVNcancelled· E
ROMICK, CHARLES SMIgranted 2001-09-27cancelled 2009-12-18

Prior holders later became

N9VTactive· E
THOMPSON, ANDREW CVAgranted 2021-06-18

License history

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