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

WA8RSY

Expired

MEADE, ERNEST F

Location: MONAVILLE, WV
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2002-11-08
Expires: 2012-11-08
Previous call: KJ8E
FRN: 0006243463

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WA8RSY cleared its 2-year hold on 2016-11-07. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by MEADE, ERNEST F (WV).

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

KJ8Eactive· E
DRESEN, SCOTTMIgranted 2025-03-22
WG6Zcancelled· E
DRESEN, SCOTT DMIgranted 2024-09-04cancelled 2025-03-22
AC3MZcancelled· E
DRESEN, SCOTT DDEgranted 2024-07-26cancelled 2024-09-04

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