Confidence: Medium · Source: FCC ULS · As of 2026-09-10

W9RAN

Active

NICKELS, ROBERT A

Location: FREEPORT, IL
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2016-10-15
Expires: 2026-11-04
Previous call: KE0T
FRN: 0003875101

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Vanity availability

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Currently held

W9RAN 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

KE0Tactive· E
Higgins, Brendan JOHgranted 2023-12-12
KE8VMIcancelled· E
Higgins, Brendan JOHgranted 2022-08-20cancelled 2023-12-12

License history

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More vanity slots coming available

From Illinois

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K9CYV 2026-09-10
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KD9YXS 2026-09-10
KE9BGG 2026-09-10
KC9CJI 2026-09-11

Starting with W9

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W9LKI IN · 2026-10-07
W9PJF IL · 2026-10-12

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