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

W5ADH

Expired

Shaffer, Charles F

Location: Richardson, TX
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2005-11-21
Expires: 2016-02-16
FRN: 0003376662

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Status unknown

No vanity-slot record on file for W5ADH. Either it has never been issued, is currently held by an active license, or hasn't been re-computed since its last freeing event.

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).

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Previously held by current licensee

WA5ADHcancelled· T
Hailey, Anthony DOKgranted 2017-09-01cancelled 2018-03-13
K4ADHactive· T
Howery, DuaneNCgranted 2021-11-13
KO4SAVcancelled· T
Howery, Duane ONCgranted 2021-07-20cancelled 2021-11-13

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