Confidence: Medium · Source: FCC ULS · As of 2026-09-12

AB8JF

Expired

FRENCH, WILLIAM E

Location: MIDLAND, MI
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2010-11-22
Expires: 2021-01-22
Previous call: N8NGQ
FRN: 0002780724

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AB8JF cleared its 2-year hold on 2025-01-21. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by FRENCH, WILLIAM E (MI).

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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

N8NGQcancelled· E
FRENCH, WILLIAM EMIgranted 1991-01-22cancelled 2000-11-22

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