That's cool. I assume they do like the USA and simply expire the license.
Here, I know you can apply for a particular set of letters as a "vanity" license, as long as it's not in current use. For example, this one:
https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/license.jsp?licKey=824696
is the person (now deceased) that convinced me to get my license. He applied for the particular combination of letters because it was available.
ive got half a mind to apply to see if i can get his callsign. i dont have any of the gear. I did have a FROL license tho. not sure if its still valid.
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