Confidence: Medium · Source: FCC ULS · As of 2026-09-11

AB5JR

Expired

Ratchford Jr, James E

Location: Nogal, NM
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2012-05-18
Expires: 2022-07-06
Previous call: N5JER
FRN: 0004434494

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AB5JR cleared its 2-year hold on 2026-07-05. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by Ratchford Jr, James E (NM).

Confidence: High

Expired licenses get a 2-year FCC renewal grace period followed by the 2-year hold. The date shown accounts for both, so it's the firm release date per §97.19.

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Previously held by current licensee

N5JERactive· T
Reisem, Justin ETXgranted 2024-05-24
KG5BGZcancelled· T
Reisem, Justin ETXgranted 2014-04-03cancelled 2014-04-25

Prior holders later became

K5EMcancelled· E
BROOKOVER, JESSE BTXgranted 1996-12-18cancelled 2002-03-28

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