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

W4DFW

Active

SHORT, ROBERT M

Location: FORT WORTH, TX
Class: General
Granted: 2016-06-21
Expires: 2026-06-21
Previous call: KK4WFR
FRN: 0023242753

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Vanity availability

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W4DFW 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

KK4WFRcancelled· T
Short, Robert MKYgranted 2013-12-31cancelled 2016-06-21

Prior holders later became

W4PGactive· E
Patton Jr, Robert WFLgranted 2019-07-19

License history

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