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

W9DX

Active

SMOTHERS, STEPHEN L

Location: Andalusia, IL
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2018-11-14
Expires: 2029-01-28
Previous call: K9VX
FRN: 0018262188

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Vanity availability

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Currently held

W9DX 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

K9VXactive· E
Jewell, Kenneth ANVgranted 2022-02-03
K9KAJactive· T
LEININGER, JEANNEILgranted 2017-11-28
KC9MRFcancelled· T
LEININGER, JEANNEILgranted 2007-12-19cancelled 2008-01-08

License history

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More vanity slots coming available

From Illinois

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