Confidence: Medium · Source: FCC ULS · As of 2026-09-11

W5JLN

Expired

NIKIRK, JAMES L

Location: FORT WORTH, TX
Class: General
Granted: 2007-12-07
Expires: 2017-12-07
Previous call: KE5REB
FRN: 0017058785

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W5JLN cleared its 2-year hold on 2021-12-06. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by NIKIRK, JAMES L (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

KE5REBactive· T
Smith, Robert DMSgranted 2022-04-12
KI5UHXcancelled· T
Smith, Robert DMSgranted 2022-03-22cancelled 2022-04-12

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