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

N5RYE

Expired

WATSON, WELTON W

Location: LAS CRUCES, NM
Class: Advanced
Granted: 1991-10-08
Expires: 2001-10-08
Previous call: KA5SZC

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N5RYE cleared its 2-year hold on 2022-10-09. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by Rye, Johnny (CO).

Confidence: High

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.

Callsign genealogy

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Previously held by current licensee

KI5FLQcancelled· G
Rye, JohnnyTXgranted 2019-07-09cancelled 2019-07-30

Prior holders later became

K0RYEcancelled· E
Rye, JohnnyCOgranted 2020-10-09cancelled 2021-05-21

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