Confidence: Medium · Source: FCC ULS · As of 2026-09-10

AK6BN

Cancelled

SHEAFFER, JOHN F

Location: SAN JOSE, CA
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2023-03-22
Expires: 2033-03-22
Previous call: KN6ZAW
FRN: 0033489741

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AK6BN cleared its 2-year hold on 2026-05-11. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by SHEAFFER, JOHN F (CA).

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

KN6ZAWcancelled· E
SHEAFFER, JOHN FCAgranted 2023-03-22cancelled 2023-06-05

Prior holders later became

W6TXRactive· E
SHEAFFER, JOHN FCAgranted 2024-05-11

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