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WDAS-FM

PHILADELPHIA PA

FULL-SERVICE FM

Channel 287 (105.3 MHz)
RDS PI Code: 1ca6
RadioDNS: FM HD1

IHM LICENSES, LLC
7136 S. YALE AVENUE
SUITE 501
TULSA OK 74136
9186644581
Facility ID: 71316
Licensed
HD Radio digital hybrid

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FRN: 0014042816

ML BXMLH-20030731AIX

Granted

10/21/2004

REC Application ID: 675817 (LMS)
Record Type: FM Auxiliary
Application Purpose: Modify License
Application Purpose: Minor
FRN: 0014042816
Community of license: PHILADELPHIA, PA
Channel: 287B (105.3)
NAD83 Coordinates: 40 2' 30.4" N / 75 14' 22.6" W
Antenna Structure Registration Number: 1027110
Antenna Type: CCA FMA-6710-R-5
Antenna Sections (bays): 5
Transmitter Power Output: 16.5 kW

	Horiz	Vert
Effective Radiated Power (kW)	42	42
Maximum Effective Radiated Power: (kW)	42	42
Radiation center above average terrain	266 m	266 m
Radiation center-height above ground:	267 m	267 m
Radiation center-above mean sea level:	334 m	334 m

Overall antenna height above ground: 333 m
Non-Directional Antenna
Public Notice Comments: Mod of license for auxiliary purposes.

L2C BLH-19930208KK

Granted

09/14/1993

MOD BPH-19870129IE

Granted

09/24/1992

CALL SIGN HISTORY

WDASFM - 00/00/0000 (CDBS)
WDAS - 10/10/1978 (CDBS)
WDAS-FM - 11/17/1978 (CDBS)
WDAS-FM - 10/10/1978 (LMS)
Where this call sign has been:
06/01/1922 - .833 kHz in WORCESTER MA RSB
11/30/1931 - .1370 kHz in PHILADELPHIA PA RSB - now WDAS
12/15/1931 on 1480 in PHILADELPHIA PA - now WDAS (RHP)
00/00/0000 on 1480 in PHILADELPHIA PA - now WDAS (CDBS)

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APPLICATION HISTORY

	BPH-9952	Modification	Granted 11/10/1976
	BPH-19790328AW	Modification	Dismissed 06/12/1979
	BAPLH-19781117EC	Assign License/CP	Granted 08/02/1979
	BPH-19790821AH	Modification	Dismissed 10/31/1979
	BRH-19810331UK	Renewal	Granted 08/11/1981
	BRH-19840409ZF	Renewal	Granted 10/04/1985
	BALH-19860602GM	Assign License/CP	Granted 06/17/1986
	BRH-19910503UA	Renewal	Granted 08/30/1991
	BPH-19870129IE	Modification	Granted 09/24/1992
	BLH-19930208KK	License to Cover	Granted 09/14/1993
	BALH-19940214GR	Assign License/CP	Granted 03/31/1994
	BALH-19940411GH	Assign License/CP	Granted 05/09/1994
From: WDAS LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
To: WDAS(FM) LICENSE CORP
	BALH-19961010GH	Assign License/CP	Granted 12/12/1996
From: EVERGREEN MEDIA CORPORATION
To: EVERGREEN MEZZANINE HOLDINGS CORP.
	BTCH-19970714GS	Transfer of Control	Granted 07/23/1997
From: SCOTT K. GINSBURG, DE FACTO
To: CHANCELLOR MEDIA CORPORATION
	BTCH-19970430C4	Transfer of Control	Granted 09/04/1997
From: WDAS(FM) LICENSE CORP
To: CHANCELLOR MEDIA PENNSYLVANIA LICENS
	BALH-19980605B5	Assign License/CP	Granted 06/16/1998
	BRH-19980331XN	Renewal	Granted 09/02/1998
From: CHANCELLOR MEDIA CORPORATION
To: CHANCELLOR MEDIA CORPORATION
	BTCH-19981214LE	Transfer of Control	Granted 02/12/1999
From: CHANCELLOR MEZZANINE HOLDINGS CORPORATION(OLD)
To: CHANCELLOR MEZZANINE HOLDINGS CORPORATION(NEW)
	BTCH-19990915APP	Transfer of Control	Granted 10/29/1999
From: CHANCELLOR MEDIA PENNSYLVANIA LICENSE CORP.
To: SHAREHOLDERS OF AMFM, INC.
	BALH-19991119AKZ	Assign License/CP	Granted 12/20/1999
From: SHAREHOLDERS OF AMFM, INC.
To: CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
	BTCH-19991116BDE	Transfer of Control	Granted 08/15/2000
	BXMLH-20030731AIX	Modify License	Granted 10/21/2004
From: AMFM BROADCASTING, INC.
To: CAPSTAR RADIO OPERATING COMPANY
	BTCH-20041217AUL	Transfer of Control	Granted 12/23/2004
	BDNH-20050601CSE	Digital Notification	Pending 06/02/2005
	BDNH-20050601CSE	Digital Notification	Pending 06/02/2005
	-20050527BML	Experimental Permit	Granted 06/14/2005
	BRH-20060403AAW	Renewal	Granted 08/11/2006
From: SHAREHOLDERS OF CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
To: STOCKHOLDERS OF BT TRIPLE CROWN MERGER CO., INC.
	BTCH-20061212CAR	Transfer of Control	Granted 01/08/2008
	-20060609ADN	Experimental Permit	Dismissed 02/15/2008
From: AMFM, INC.
To: CLEAR CHANNEL HOLDINGS, INC.
	BTCH-20091202AGT	Transfer of Control	Granted 12/18/2009
	BRH-20140401ASZ	Renewal	Granted 07/25/2014
From: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.
To: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C., AS DEBTOR IN POSSESSION
	BALH-20180319ADX	Assign License/CP	Granted 04/12/2018
From: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C., AS DEBTOR IN POSSESSION
To: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.
	BALH-20181009ABT	Assign License/CP	Granted 04/24/2019
	0000188230	Renewal	Granted 08/01/2022
	0000254514	Digital Notification	Received 09/23/2024
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IMPORTED LETTERS

Imported Letter	BLH-19930208KK	11/13/2023
History card		01/01/1980