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

W4RF

Active

FRANKS, GERALD R

Location: NASHVILLE, TN
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2016-09-21
Expires: 2026-11-04
Previous call: AA8IR
FRN: 0003235090

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W4RF 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

AA8IR
no FCC ULS record on file

License history

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From Tennessee

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KQ4TPH 2026-09-10
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W4QDZ NC · 2026-09-13

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