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

W8RUS

Active

Olsen, Russell M

Location: Herndon, VA
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2020-03-03
Expires: 2030-03-03
Previous call: KN4ZZQ
FRN: 0028946051

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W8RUS 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

KN4ZZQcancelled· E
Olsen, Russell MVAgranted 2019-11-15cancelled 2020-03-03

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