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

K4VWS

Active

Hanes, Stephen L

Location: Martin, TN
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2016-04-13
Expires: 2026-06-18
Previous call: WM6I
FRN: 0004449559

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K4VWS is held by an active license; it isn't a vanity slot right now.

Vanity availability dates are computed from FCC §97.19's hold periods: 2 years from the cancellation date for cancelled or terminated licenses, 4 years from the expiration date for expired licenses (2-year renewal grace + 2-year hold).

Callsign genealogy

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Previously held by current licensee

WM6Icancelled· E
PURNELL, MICHAEL STXgranted 2018-10-04cancelled 2024-09-24
KQ6UJcancelled· E
PURNELL, MICHAEL Scancelled 1998-12-30

License history

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