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

KC8BY

Cancelled

RICHARDS, LESTER J

Location: BIG RAPIDS, MI
Class: Advanced
Granted: 1996-01-24
Expires: 2006-01-24
FRN: 0002825040

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KC8BY cleared its 2-year hold on 2002-04-17. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by RICHARDS, LESTER J (MI).

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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KB8JRactive· E
RICHARDS, LESTER JMIgranted 2020-05-12

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