Confidence: Medium · Source: FCC ULS · As of 2026-09-10

KB4IL

Expired

FRANKLIN, SAMUEL C

Location: WILMINGTON, NC
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2008-11-01
Expires: 2018-12-17
Previous call: K4OQ
FRN: 0018235788

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KB4IL cleared its 2-year hold on 2022-12-16. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by FRANKLIN, SAMUEL C (NC).

Confidence: High

Expired licenses get a 2-year FCC renewal grace period followed by the 2-year hold. The date shown accounts for both, so it's the firm release date per §97.19.

Callsign genealogy

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Previously held by current licensee

K4OQactive· E
Razvan, KamranVAgranted 2025-05-10
KR4BHBcancelled· E
Razvan, KamranVAgranted 2025-02-11cancelled 2025-05-10

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