Confidence: Medium · Source: FCC ULS · As of 2026-09-14

AB5ZK

Expired

SMITH, NELSON P

Location: EL PASO, TX
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 1994-12-21
Expires: 2004-07-06
Previous call: KC5HFD

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AB5ZK cleared its 2-year hold on 2008-07-05. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by SMITH, NELSON P (TX).

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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