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

K6KWS

Expired

Schaefer, Gene E

Location: San Jose, CA
Class: Technician
Granted: 2005-08-02
Expires: 2015-08-02
Previous call: KG6KWS
FRN: 0006876734

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K6KWS cleared its 2-year hold on 2025-11-03. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by Somerville, Kurt (VT).

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

KN6OBScancelled· G
Somerville, KurtCAgranted 2021-03-24cancelled 2022-04-12

Prior holders later became

W1KWSactive· G
Somerville, KurtVTgranted 2023-11-04

License history

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