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

WB5FRO

Cancelled

NORTON, RICHARD A

Location: WESLACO, TX
Class: Advanced
Granted: 1996-08-13
Expires: 2004-02-01

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WB5FRO cleared its 2-year hold on 2002-02-17. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by NORTON, RICHARD A (TX).

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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W5FROactive· A
NORTON, RICHARD ATXgranted 2019-12-02

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