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

W5BPF

Cancelled

FRANKS, BYRON P

Location: Bowie, TX
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2013-10-17
Expires: 2023-10-17
Previous call: WB5MOT
FRN: 0009104308

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W5BPF cleared its 2-year hold on 2021-10-24. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by FRANKS, BYRON P (TX).

Confidence: High

Cancelled licenses begin the 2-year hold immediately, so this date is the firm release date per §97.19. Already past — fileable subject to FCC verification.

Callsign genealogy

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Previously held by current licensee

WB5MOTcancelled· E
FRANKS, BYRON PTXgranted 2013-04-25cancelled 2013-10-17

Prior holders later became

W7BSHactive· E
Franks, Byron PWAgranted 2019-10-25

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