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

WA5VBE

Cancelled

FORD, JAMES B

Location: BATESVILLE, AR
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 1998-07-21
Expires: 2008-07-21
FRN: 0006387476

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WA5VBE cleared its 2-year hold on 2004-08-12. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by FORD, JAMES B (AR).

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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K5ACOactive· E
FORD, JAMES BARgranted 2022-06-08

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