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

W5JBO

Expired

ORTON, JOHN B

Location: Adkins, TX
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2010-03-19
Expires: 2020-03-19
Previous call: WA6BOB
FRN: 0001930916

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W5JBO cleared its 2-year hold on 2024-03-18. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by ORTON, JOHN B (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

WA6BOBactive· T
Orton, Tina MCAgranted 2022-04-16
KG6SACcancelled· T
Orton, Tina MCAgranted 2003-07-25cancelled 2012-04-27

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