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

N5FLB

Expired

GAINES, NORMAN G

Location: Waldo, AR
Class: Advanced
Granted: 2012-02-07
Expires: 2022-02-18
Previous call: KA5ORW
FRN: 0005663836

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N5FLB cleared its 2-year hold on 2026-02-17. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by GAINES, NORMAN G (AR).

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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