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

AB5DR

Active

THORNTON, RUBIN P

Location: SAN DIEGO, CA
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2022-07-12
Expires: 2032-08-06
Previous call: N6OLG
FRN: 0002420248

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Vanity availability

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Currently held

AB5DR 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

N6OLGcancelled· E
THORNTON, RUBIN PCAgranted 2000-06-20cancelled 2002-08-06
WB6ELMcancelled· E
THORNTON, RUBIN PCAgranted 1998-07-27cancelled 2000-06-20

Prior holders later became

WB3DRcancelled· E
EVANS, ROBERT TMDgranted 2000-07-18cancelled 2002-11-19

License history

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