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

W4RIP

Active

SIMPSON, DAVID B

Location: ARCHDALE, NC
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2018-10-06
Expires: 2028-10-06
Previous call: KM4TPS
FRN: 0025541483

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Vanity availability

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W4RIP 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

KM4TPScancelled· G
SIMPSON, DAVID BNCgranted 2016-05-02cancelled 2018-10-06

Prior holders later became

KJ4OKDactive· G
Otwell Jr, Jack GALgranted 2023-06-08

License history

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More vanity slots coming available

From North Carolina

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K4LWW 2026-09-10
K4ONS 2026-09-10
KG4TPH 2026-09-10

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W4CVH VA · 2026-09-12
W4QDZ NC · 2026-09-13

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