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NS8Q

Active2x1District 8

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderRANES, CHRISTOPHER E

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationLANSING, MI

Grant DateJul 12, 2022

Expiration DateJul 3, 2032

NS8Q is a highly sought-after 2x1 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by RANES, CHRISTOPHER E in LANSING, MI. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 1 vanity application filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by RANES, CHRISTOPHER E on Jun 15, 2012. NS8Q has 5 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

-. ... ---.. --.-

CW Weight: 28 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

November Sierra Eight Quebec

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedJul 12, 2022
License IssuedJul 3, 2012
Vanity Callsign GrantedJul 3, 2012
Internal Correction AppliedDec 5, 2007
Internal Correction AppliedDec 5, 2007

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

RANES, CHRISTOPHER EFiled Jun 15, 2012
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

NS8Q FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History