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

W9NEC

Cancelled

BROWN, JAMES W

Location: CHICAGO, IL
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 1998-07-02
Expires: 2008-07-02
FRN: 0009349523

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W9NEC cleared its 2-year hold on 2005-08-11. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by BROWN, JAMES W (IL).

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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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BROWN, JAMES WCAgranted 2023-05-16

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