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

When does W4KES become available?

Currently associated with KESTER JR, JULIAN B

Vanity availability

318d

Available on 2027-07-25

W4KES expired on 2023-07-26. Hold ends in 318 days.

Last held by KESTER JR, JULIAN B (VA).

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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