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

K8KQJ

Cancelled

SMITH III, RICHARD S

Location: Fletcher, NC
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 1998-10-26
Expires: 2008-04-28
FRN: 0002796316

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K8KQJ cleared its 2-year hold on 2002-07-24. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by SMITH III, RICHARD S (NC).

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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K4KQJcancelled· E
SMITH III, RICHARD SNCgranted 2000-07-24cancelled 2010-03-19

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