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

W5SS

Active

SAMPLES, TED D

Location: Santa Fe, NM
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2016-09-12
Expires: 2026-11-04
Previous call: W6SRP
FRN: 0006041206

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Vanity availability

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Currently held

W5SS 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

W6SRPactive· G
PRELLWITZ, SULLIVAN RWIgranted 2021-08-23
KD9TAIcancelled· T
PRELLWITZ, SULLIVAN RWIgranted 2021-07-02cancelled 2021-08-23

License history

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More vanity slots coming available

From New Mexico

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K5SSR 2026-09-13

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W5VQG LA · 2026-10-03

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