Confidence: Medium · Source: FCC ULS · As of 2026-09-12

W5JKW

Expired

whistler 659, john K

Location: Kingsland, TX
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2012-07-13
Expires: 2022-07-13
Previous call: AF5DA
FRN: 0021524673

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W5JKW cleared its 2-year hold on 2026-07-12. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by whistler 659, john K (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

AF5DAcancelled· E
WHISTLER JR, JOHN KTXgranted 2012-03-01cancelled 2012-07-13
KF5OUBcancelled· E
WHISTLER JR, JOHN KTXgranted 2012-03-01cancelled 2012-03-26

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