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

W5IRV

Expired

BLOCK, IRVIN

Location: HOUSTON, TX
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2006-08-25
Expires: 2016-11-04
Previous call: NZ5V
FRN: 0015428931

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W5IRV cleared its 2-year hold on 2020-11-03. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by BLOCK, IRVIN (TX).

Confidence: High

Expired licenses get a 2-year FCC renewal grace period followed by the 2-year hold. The date shown accounts for both, so it's the firm release date per §97.19.

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Previously held by current licensee

NZ5Vactive· E
Peterson, Gary LTXgranted 2022-10-25
WD5EOQcancelled· E
Peterson, Gary LTXgranted 2002-11-08cancelled 2002-12-03
KD5UBUcancelled· E
Peterson, Gary LTXgranted 2002-10-15cancelled 2002-11-08

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