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

AB4DB

Active

SHEPHERD, DAVID A

Location: VIENNA, VA
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2024-03-07
Expires: 2034-05-31
Previous call: N4POD
FRN: 0010551612

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AB4DB 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

N4PODactive· G
BUFFINGTON, JEFFREY STNgranted 2019-10-22
KC4PODcancelled· G
BUFFINGTON, JEFFREY SFLgranted 2010-06-11cancelled 2019-10-22

License history

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