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

AF5RU

Cancelled

Watkins, Bobby R

Location: Garland, TX
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2014-04-01
Expires: 2024-04-01
Previous call: KG5BFA
FRN: 0023502719

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AF5RU cleared its 2-year hold on 2016-08-11. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by Watkins, Bobby R (TX).

Confidence: High

Cancelled licenses begin the 2-year hold immediately, so this date is the firm release date per §97.19. Already past — fileable subject to FCC verification.

Callsign genealogy

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Previously held by current licensee

KG5BFAcancelled· E
Watkins, Bobby RTXgranted 2014-04-01cancelled 2014-07-02

Prior holders later became

K5BRWexpired· E
Watkins, Bobby RTXgranted 2014-08-12cancelled 2026-08-15

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