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

N5FLN

Expired

STAPLES, THOMAS B

Location: AZLE, TX
Class: General
Granted: 2001-05-01
Expires: 2011-07-09
Previous call: WB5HVC
FRN: 0003268141

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N5FLN cleared its 2-year hold on 2015-07-08. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by STAPLES, THOMAS B (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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Previously held by current licensee

WB5HVCactive· G
STAPLES, CHARLES RTXgranted 2021-03-20
KI5OEYcancelled· T
Staples, Charles RTXgranted 2021-02-26cancelled 2021-03-20

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