Confidence: Medium · Source: FCC ULS · As of 2026-09-14

KI5ZA

Expired

SMITH, JAMES A

Location: GRAND PRAIRIE, TX
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2012-06-19
Expires: 2022-06-30
Previous call: N5WEK
FRN: 0006829634

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KI5ZA cleared its 2-year hold on 2026-06-29. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by SMITH, JAMES A (TX).

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.

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N5WEK
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