Confidence: Medium · Source: FCC ULS · As of 2026-09-14

W4GWS

Expired

SIMS JR, GEORGE W

Location: Columbus, NC
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2011-11-22
Expires: 2021-11-22
Previous call: KJ4ZEP
FRN: 0020330874

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W4GWS cleared its 2-year hold on 2025-11-21. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by SIMS JR, GEORGE W (NC).

Confidence: High

Expired licenses get a 2-year FCC renewal grace period followed by the 2-year hold. The date shown accounts for both, so it's the firm release date per §97.19.

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Previously held by current licensee

KJ4ZEPcancelled· E
SIMS JR, GEORGE WNCgranted 2010-11-15cancelled 2011-11-22

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