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

W8KJS

Active

Smits, Jack R

Location: Houghton Lake, MI
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2021-05-04
Expires: 2031-07-23
Previous call: KD8LLJ
FRN: 0018859249

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W8KJS 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

KD8LLJcancelled· E
Smits, Jack RMIgranted 2009-06-11cancelled 2011-07-23

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