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

N0WS

Active

SHINN II, WILLARD L

Location: Opelika, AL
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2017-07-18
Expires: 2027-08-22
Previous call: AA0JM
FRN: 0004690061

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N0WS is held by an active license; it isn't a vanity slot right now.

Vanity availability dates are computed from FCC §97.19's hold periods: 2 years from the cancellation date for cancelled or terminated licenses, 4 years from the expiration date for expired licenses (2-year renewal grace + 2-year hold).

Callsign genealogy

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Previously held by current licensee

AA0JMactive· E
MENKE, JOSEPH EIAgranted 2020-09-19
KI0GEcancelled· E
MENKE, JOSEPH EIAgranted 1997-01-16cancelled 2000-12-16
N0SPQ
no FCC ULS record on file

License history

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