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

W9LDB

Expired

SMITH, RICHARD A

Location: ESCONDIDO, CA
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 1996-07-29
Expires: 2006-07-29
Previous call: AB6MM

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W9LDB cleared its 2-year hold on 2010-07-28. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by SMITH, RICHARD A (CA).

Confidence: High

Expired licenses get a 2-year FCC renewal grace period followed by the 2-year hold. The date shown accounts for both, so it's the firm release date per §97.19.

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Previously held by current licensee

AB6MMactive· E
MARTINEZ, MARIO ECAgranted 2023-01-28
KE6VNRcancelled· E
MARTINEZ, MARIO ECAgranted 2005-03-31cancelled 2013-03-30

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