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

N5SMS

Active

BENHAM, HOWARD C

Location: BRACKETTVILLE, TX
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2018-05-15
Expires: 2028-05-15
Previous call: NF9B
FRN: 0023336290

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Vanity availability

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Currently held

N5SMS 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

NF9Bactive
Wildcat Creek DX And Contest ClubINgranted 2020-07-11
KD9PQAcancelled
Wildcat Creek DX And Contest ClubINgranted 2020-06-19cancelled 2020-07-11

Prior holders later became

NF9Bcancelled· E
BENHAM, HOWARD CTXgranted 2017-04-14cancelled 2018-05-15

License history

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