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

WA5LNI

Cancelled

RANKIN, JOHN W

Location: FRANKLIN, VA
Class: General
Granted: 1997-04-08
Expires: 2007-04-08
Previous call: WB4KXJ
FRN: 0006598122

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WA5LNI cleared its 2-year hold on 2006-09-10. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by RANKIN, JOHN W (VA).

Confidence: High

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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WB4KXJ
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W5LNIactive· E
RANKIN, JOHN WARgranted 2024-09-05

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