Confidence: Medium · Source: FCC ULS · As of 2026-09-14

W5YIR

Expired

SAMS, LEWIS C

Location: DENTON, TX
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 1996-06-29
Expires: 2006-06-29
Previous call: AA5EV

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W5YIR cleared its 2-year hold on 2010-06-28. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by SAMS, LEWIS C (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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AA5EV
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