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

W5WLD

Cancelled

BACON, JAMES R

Location: HOUSTON, TX
Class: General
Granted: 2013-10-01
Expires: 2023-10-01
Previous call: N5KKQ
FRN: 0016048522

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W5WLD cleared its 2-year hold on 2015-12-13. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by BACON, JAMES R (TX).

Confidence: High

Cancelled licenses begin the 2-year hold immediately, so this date is the firm release date per §97.19. Already past — fileable subject to FCC verification.

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Previously held by current licensee

N5KKQcancelled· G
BACON, JAMES RTXgranted 2007-02-07cancelled 2013-10-01

Prior holders later became

W5ILDactive· G
BACON, JAMES RALgranted 2023-11-28

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