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

WB9VLW

Expired

Kmetz, Francis S

Location: Streator, IL
Class: Advanced
Granted: 2007-02-13
Expires: 2017-02-13
FRN: 0016100810

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WB9VLW cleared its 2-year hold on 2026-03-12. Eligible for vanity application.

Last held by KMETZ, BRIAN (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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Previously held by current licensee

KD9SRBcancelled· T
KMETZ, BRIANILgranted 2021-05-10cancelled 2021-06-02

Prior holders later became

KM3TZactive· E
KMETZ, BRIANILgranted 2024-03-12

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