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

WB2IVU

Cancelled

MERLAU, CHRISTOPHER L

Location: surprise, AZ
Class: Advanced
Granted: 2002-04-29
Expires: 2012-06-30
FRN: 0004135679

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WB2IVU cleared its 2-year hold on 2022-01-07. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by MERLAU, CHRISTOPHER L (AZ).

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

K7IVUactive· G
HAUSER, DANIEL MPAgranted 2022-08-23
W3IUKcancelled· G
HAUSER, DANIEL MPAgranted 2010-08-24cancelled 2010-09-11

Prior holders later became

K7IVUcancelled· A
MERLAU, CHRISTOPHER LAZgranted 2006-12-19cancelled 2008-01-08

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