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

K5BVL

Expired

BENTON JR, FRANK M

Location: ARLINGTON, TX
Class: Technician
Granted: 2006-12-19
Expires: 2016-12-19
FRN: 0015856784

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K5BVL cleared its 2-year hold on 2023-05-21. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by Shannon, Tom M (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.

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Previously held by current licensee

KI5CTTcancelled· G
Shannon, Tom MTXgranted 2019-01-02cancelled 2019-03-01

Prior holders later became

W7OTactive· E
Shannon, Tom MUTgranted 2021-05-21

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