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

WA2BEN

Expired

LIPTON, BENJAMIN

Location: granite falls, NC
Class: Advanced
Granted: 2001-08-28
Expires: 2011-08-28
Previous call: KS4LM
FRN: 0003533221

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WA2BEN cleared its 2-year hold on 2015-08-27. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by LIPTON, BENJAMIN (NC).

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

KS4LMcancelled· A
LIPTON, BENJAMINNYgranted 2001-05-31cancelled 2001-08-28
KF2DAactive· A
BARRETT, JAMES RNYgranted 2020-02-28
KC2DCCcancelled· A
BARRETT, JAMES RNYgranted 1998-03-04cancelled 2000-04-29

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