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

W5VAF

Expired

SMITH, DENNIS W

Location: JONESBORO, AR
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2011-06-02
Expires: 2021-08-07
Previous call: NE4O
FRN: 0013935382

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W5VAF cleared its 2-year hold on 2025-08-06. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by SMITH, DENNIS W (AR).

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

NE4Oactive· E
Chafin, Keith FGAgranted 2023-08-08
KE1THCcancelled· E
Chafin, Keith FGAgranted 2002-04-16cancelled 2003-08-26
KG4SJPcancelled· G
Chafin, Keith FGAgranted 2002-03-27cancelled 2002-04-16

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