Confidence: Medium · Source: FCC ULS · As of 2026-09-10

W6JBB

Active

Brandes, John B

Location: San Diego, CA
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2025-07-01
Expires: 2035-07-01
Previous call: KO6JQQ
FRN: 0031259872

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Vanity availability

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Currently held

W6JBB 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

KO6JQQcancelled· T
Brandes, John BCAgranted 2025-06-06cancelled 2025-07-01

Prior holders later became

W7JEFcancelled· E
JEFFERY, RICHARD DNVgranted 2011-03-26cancelled 2020-01-17

License history

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More vanity slots coming available

From California

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