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

W1RET

Active

STEINMETZ, JAMES H

Location: Wellford, SC
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2023-06-03
Expires: 2033-07-22
Previous call: NS1S
FRN: 0009224973

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Vanity availability

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W1RET 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

NS1Sactive
CHEROKEE CONTEST CLUBSCgranted 2016-09-20
KI4RSHcancelled
CHEROKEE CONTEST CLUBGAgranted 2006-10-16cancelled 2006-11-10

License history

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From South Carolina

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KK4LOZ 2026-09-13
KK4LPA 2026-09-13
KK4LPE 2026-09-13

Starting with W1

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W1PVC MA · 2026-10-04
W1CEF RI · 2026-10-12

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