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

W5FKW

Active

WINES, RICHARD (Rick)

Location: ROUND ROCK, TX
Class: General
Granted: 2014-11-11
Expires: 2024-11-11
Previous call: W1NES
FRN: 0009534058

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Vanity availability

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Currently held

W5FKW 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

W1NESactive· T
DORENBECHER, JOHN RCAgranted 2018-03-06
KM6QKFcancelled· T
DORENBECHER, JOHN RCAgranted 2018-02-16cancelled 2018-03-06

Prior holders later became

W1NEScancelled· G
WINES, RICHARD LTXgranted 2012-12-28cancelled 2014-11-11

License history

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