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

W4FDS

Active

SMITH, FRANKLIN D

Location: BREWTON, AL
Class: Advanced
Granted: 2024-09-07
Expires: 2034-09-07
Previous call: KF4TH
FRN: 0016977290

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W4FDS 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

KF4THcancelled· A
SMITH, FRANKLIN DALgranted 2007-10-03cancelled 2014-07-11

License history

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