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

W6HSA

Active

ABELS, HOWARD S

Location: ALAMEDA, CA
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2019-06-25
Expires: 2029-07-24
Previous call: AF6QT
FRN: 0018829481

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Vanity availability

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W6HSA 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

AF6QTcancelled· E
ABELS, HOWARD SCAgranted 2009-06-01cancelled 2009-07-24
KI6ZUCcancelled· E
ABELS, HOWARD SCAgranted 2009-06-01cancelled 2009-06-25

License history

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