Confidence: Medium · Source: FCC ULS · As of 2026-09-10

W3AEO

Active

HICKS IV, CHARLES W

Location: WILMINGTON, DE
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2018-06-22
Expires: 2028-06-22
Previous call: KC3LOL
FRN: 0027581685

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Vanity availability

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W3AEO 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

KC3LOLcancelled· G
HICKS IV, CHARLES WDEgranted 2018-06-01cancelled 2018-06-22

License history

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