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

WB9GIU

Cancelled

MERKEL, RUSSELL D

Location: OCALA, FL
Class: Amateur Extra
Granted: 2002-11-05
Expires: 2013-01-05
FRN: 0007760747

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WB9GIU cleared its 2-year hold on 2023-06-04. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by Merkel, Stephen D (FL).

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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Previously held by current licensee

KD4UXPactive· E
Merkel, Stephen DFLgranted 2021-06-04

Prior holders later became

KD4UXPactive· E
Merkel, Stephen DFLgranted 2021-06-04

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