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

W8PLR

Cancelled

SHORTEN, H GRANT

Location: CARLSBAD, CA
Class: Advanced
Granted: 1998-01-09
Expires: 2008-01-09
FRN: 0005338579

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W8PLR cleared its 2-year hold on 2007-01-21. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by SHORTEN, H GRANT (CA).

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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K6PLRactive· A
SHORTEN, H GRANTCAgranted 2014-11-01

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