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

N5MDR

Expired

BATES, FRANKLIN L

Location: BIRMINGHAM, AL
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2001-08-22
Expires: 2011-11-19
Previous call: KB5EYL
FRN: 0003503877

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N5MDR cleared its 2-year hold on 2015-11-18. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by BATES, FRANKLIN L (AL).

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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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