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

W8PWA

Active

PORTZ, JOHN L

Location: KATHLEEN, GA
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2020-09-15
Expires: 2030-09-15
Previous call: KU4RW
FRN: 0015921935

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W8PWA 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

KU4RWcancelled· E
PORTZ, JOHN LGAgranted 2018-05-10cancelled 2020-09-15

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