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

KI5BTV

Cancelled

RAKESTRAW JR, JIM A

Location: AMARILLO, TX
Class: General
Granted: 2018-10-09
Expires: 2028-10-09
FRN: 0027910975

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KI5BTV cleared its 2-year hold on 2020-11-08. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by RAKESTRAW JR, JIM A (TX).

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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RAKESTRAW JR, JIM ATXgranted 2018-11-09

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