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

W5RN

Active

NEWTON, ROBERT J

Location: ROLLING HILLS ESTATE, CA
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2016-10-08
Expires: 2026-11-04
Previous call: WS6V
FRN: 0015519689

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W5RN 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

WS6Vactive· E
Smith Jr, Varon BCAgranted 2021-10-27
KF6ZBHcancelled· E
Smith Jr, Varon BCAgranted 1999-10-14cancelled 2002-01-23

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