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

KA9THK

Cancelled

GRINKER, RICHARD L

Location: ELGIN, IL
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2015-12-19
Expires: 2026-02-23
FRN: 0014569198

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KA9THK cleared its 2-year hold on 2026-02-05. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by GRINKER, RICHARD L (IL).

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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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K9PFDactive· E
GRINKER, RICHARD LILgranted 2024-02-06

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