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

KQ4LEW

Cancelled

Shartel, Howard A

Location: Alexandria, VA
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2023-09-12
Expires: 2033-09-12
FRN: 0034162859

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KQ4LEW cleared its 2-year hold on 2025-11-24. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by Shartel, Howard A (VA).

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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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Shartel, Howard AVAgranted 2023-11-25

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