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

AB9ES

Expired

MC FARLAND, D MICHAEL

Location: CHAMPAIGN, IL
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2013-05-22
Expires: 2022-05-12
Previous call: AA1BZ
FRN: 0006733588

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AB9ES cleared its 2-year hold on 2026-05-11. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by MC FARLAND, D MICHAEL (IL).

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.

Callsign genealogy

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Previously held by current licensee

AA1BZactive· E
Beasley, David ECTgranted 2019-12-24
KB1TRNcancelled· E
Beasley, David ECTgranted 2010-02-05cancelled 2010-03-02

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