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

WA9KRL

Cancelled

SAMS, JOHN F

Location: SPRINGFIELD, IL
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2014-06-13
Expires: 2024-08-19
FRN: 0004841821

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WA9KRL cleared its 2-year hold on 2023-02-23. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by SAMS, JOHN F (IL).

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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SAMS, JOHN FILgranted 2021-02-23

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