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

AB5A

Active

ECKEL JR, KENNETH P

Location: SANTA FE, TX
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2018-11-20
Expires: 2029-02-10
Previous call: AC5SC
FRN: 0002439255

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Vanity availability

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Currently held

AB5A 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

AC5SCcancelled· E
ECKEL JR, KENNETH Pcancelled 1999-02-10

Prior holders later became

K5UYactive· E
HARDAGE III, WILLIAM MTXgranted 2016-09-12

License history

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