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WCQS
ASHEVILLE NC
FULL-SERVICE FM
Channel 201 (88.1 MHz)
RDS PI Code: 5ba2
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO
73 BROADWAY
ASHEVILLE NC 28801
8282104800
Facility ID: 71923
Licensed
HD Radio digital hybrid
View Public File
Correspondence
FRN: 0001844042
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MODA 0000232164 Accepted for Filing 12/14/2023
REC Application ID: 5432407 (eLMS)
Record Type: Full Service FM
Application Purpose: Modification-Amendment
FRN: 0001844042
Community of license: MARS HILL, NC
Channel: 201C3 (88.1)
NAD83 Coordinates: 35 35' 23.3" N / 82 40' 25.4" W
Elevation: 1074 m AMSL
  Horiz Vert
Effective Radiated Power (kW)1.9 1.9
Maximum Effective Radiated Power: (kW)0 0
Radiation center above average terrain356 m356 m
Radiation center-height above ground:26 m26 m
Radiation center-above mean sea level:1100 m1100 m
Overall antenna height above ground: 37 m
Structure Type: LTOWER
Directional Antenna:
Rad Field dB ERP Rad Field dB ERP Rad Field dB ERP
01.0000.01.900 1200.961-0.31.755 2401.0000.01.900
100.990-0.11.862 1300.960-0.41.751 2501.0000.01.900
200.988-0.11.855 1400.950-0.41.715 2601.0000.01.900
300.999-0.01.896 1500.950-0.41.715 2701.0000.01.900
401.0000.01.900 1600.850-1.41.373 2801.0000.01.900
501.0000.01.900 1700.790-2.01.186 2901.0000.01.900
601.0000.01.900 1800.645-3.80.790 3001.0000.01.900
701.0000.01.900 1900.600-4.40.684 3101.0000.01.900
800.993-0.11.873 2000.610-4.30.707 3201.0000.01.900
900.979-0.21.821 2100.750-2.51.069 3301.0000.01.900
1000.980-0.21.825 2200.900-0.91.539 3401.0000.01.900
1101.0000.01.900 2301.0000.01.900 3501.0000.01.900
MOD 0000232164 Superceded 12/14/2023
MOD 0000160521 Granted 01/19/2022
REC Application ID: 5254480 (eLMS*)
Record Type: Full Power FM
Application Purpose: Minor Modification
Previous File Number:
Accepted for Filing: 09/27/2021
Expiration Date: 01/19/2025
FRN: 0001844042
Community of license: ASHEVILLE, NC
Channel: 201C2 (88.1)
NAD83 Coordinates: 35 35' 23.3" N / 82 40' 25.4" W
Elevation: 1074 m AMSL
Antenna Type: ERI BEMP-2E-DA-HW
Antenna Sections (bays): 2
Spacing Between Bays: 0.5
  Horiz Vert
Effective Radiated Power (kW)5 5
Maximum Effective Radiated Power: (kW)0 0
Radiation center above average terrain356 m356 m
Radiation center-height above ground:26 m26 m
Radiation center-above mean sea level:1100 m1100 m
Overall antenna height above ground: 32 m
Structure Type: LTOWER
Directional Antenna:
Rad Field dB ERP Rad Field dB ERP Rad Field dB ERP
00.940-0.54.418 1200.570-4.91.625 2400.935-0.64.371
100.750-2.52.813 1300.560-5.01.568 2501.0000.05.000
200.600-4.41.800 1400.635-3.92.016 2601.0000.05.000
300.570-4.91.625 1500.640-3.92.048 2701.0000.05.000
400.700-3.12.450 1600.605-4.41.830 2801.0000.05.000
500.650-3.72.113 1700.485-6.31.176 2901.0000.05.000
600.590-4.61.741 1800.390-8.20.761 3001.0000.05.000
700.555-5.11.540 1900.360-8.90.648 3101.0000.05.000
800.560-5.01.568 2000.380-8.40.722 3201.0000.05.000
900.570-4.91.625 2100.475-6.51.128 3301.0000.05.000
1000.630-4.01.985 2200.595-4.51.770 3401.0000.05.000
1100.610-4.31.861 2300.745-2.62.775 3501.0000.05.000
L2C 0000158308 Granted 09/21/2021
REC Application ID: 5251139 (eLMS*)
Record Type: Full Power FM
Application Purpose: License To Cover
Previous File Number:
Expiration Date: 12/01/2027
FRN: 0001844042
Channel: 201C3 (88.1)
NAD83 Coordinates: 35 35' 23.3" N / 82 40' 25.4" W
Elevation: 1074 m AMSL
Antenna Type: ERI BEMP-2E-DA-HW
Antenna Sections (bays): 2
Spacing Between Bays: 0.5
Transmitter Power Output: 2.09 kW
  Horiz Vert
Effective Radiated Power (kW)1.9 1.9
Maximum Effective Radiated Power: (kW)0 0
Radiation center above average terrain356 m356 m
Radiation center-height above ground:26 m26 m
Radiation center-above mean sea level:1100 m1100 m
Overall antenna height above ground: 32 m
Structure Type: LTOWER
Directional Antenna:
Rad Field dB ERP Rad Field dB ERP Rad Field dB ERP
01.0000.01.900 1200.961-0.31.755 2401.0000.01.900
100.990-0.11.862 1300.960-0.41.751 2501.0000.01.900
200.988-0.11.855 1400.950-0.41.715 2601.0000.01.900
300.999-0.01.896 1500.950-0.41.715 2701.0000.01.900
401.0000.01.900 1600.850-1.41.373 2801.0000.01.900
501.0000.01.900 1700.790-2.01.186 2901.0000.01.900
601.0000.01.900 1800.645-3.80.790 3001.0000.01.900
701.0000.01.900 1900.600-4.40.684 3101.0000.01.900
800.993-0.11.873 2000.610-4.30.707 3201.0000.01.900
900.979-0.21.821 2100.750-2.51.069 3301.0000.01.900
1000.980-0.21.825 2200.900-0.91.539 3401.0000.01.900
1101.0000.01.900 2301.0000.01.900 3501.0000.01.900
MOD 0000143574 Granted 07/29/2021
L2C BLED-19931012KA Granted 03/04/1994
BMPED-19930304JK Granted 04/29/1993
BMPED-19911230MI Granted 03/03/1992
BPED-19881214MF Granted 09/24/1991
BPED-19880505OM Dismissed 10/07/1988
BLED-19870507KB Granted 12/13/1988
BPED-19850924MD Granted 02/10/1987
BLED-19840227AB Granted 07/12/1984
BROADCAST AUXILIARY/REMOTE PICK-UP/STL
KC25274 450.2500
KC25274 450.7500
KPF816 455.5500 HIGH TOP MTN
WLJ569 947.5000 VANDERBILT APARTMENTS
WHS324 951.5000 73 BROADWAY
CALL SIGN HISTORY
WCQS - 10/01/1984 (CDBS)
WCQS-FM - 03/26/1987 (CDBS)
WCQS - 11/03/1987 (CDBS)
WCQS - 03/26/1987 (LMS)
TRANSLATORS/BOOSTERS/SATELLITES
1.W213BXBREVARD NC
2.W275BUWAYNESVILLE NC
3.W209AECULLOWHEE, ETC. NC
4.WMQSMURPHY NC
5.W209ADCLYDE, ETC. NC
6.W218ABSYLVA NC
7.W256CYBRYSON CITY NC
8.W252DNBALSAM NC
9.W300CRASHEVILLE NC
10.W268CLBREVARD NC
11.W276CTHENDERSONVILLE NC
12.W268BSTRYON NC
13.W257DHHENDERSONVILLE NC
14.W298AYBLACK MOUNTAIN NC
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APPLICATION HISTORY
  BRED-19780801VL Renewal Granted
11/14/1978
Public Notice Details BPED-19791218AA Major Modification-amend Granted
03/13/1981
  BRED-19810713UC Renewal Granted
11/20/1981
Public Notice Details BPED-19820324AD Replace Expired CP Granted
04/16/1982
  BPED-RA1104YU Modification Granted
12/22/1982
Public Notice Details BPED-19840104AK Replace Expired CP Granted
02/10/1984
  BAPLED-19840521GL Assign License/CP Granted
07/09/1984
  BLED-19840227AB License to Cover Granted
07/12/1984
Public Notice Details BPED-19850510MA Modification Returned
08/06/1985
  BPED-19850924MD Major Modification-amend Granted
02/10/1987
  BPED-19880505OM Major Modification-amend Dismissed
10/07/1988
  BRED-19880726YA Renewal Granted
11/17/1988
  BLED-19870507KB License to Cover Granted
12/13/1988
  BPED-19881214MF Major Modification-amend Granted
09/24/1991
  BMPED-19911230MI Modification Granted
03/03/1992
  BMPED-19930304JK CP Extension Granted
04/29/1993
Transaction log data BLED-19931012KA License to Cover Granted
03/04/1994
  BRED-19950731UG Renewal Granted
11/30/1995
  BRED-20030731AWX Renewal Granted
11/24/2003
  BDNED-20090109AYV Digital Notification Pending
01/12/2009
  BDNED-20090109AYV Digital Notification Pending
01/12/2009
  BRED-20110801AIZ Renewal Granted
07/31/2012
  BTCED-20130404ABQ Transfer of Control Granted
04/17/2013
Transaction log data 0000079248 Renewal Granted
11/19/2019
Transaction log data 0000143574 Modification Granted
07/29/2021
Transaction log data 0000158308 License to Cover Granted
09/21/2021
Transaction log data 0000160521 Modification Granted
01/19/2022
Transaction log data 0000232164 Modification-Amendment Accepted for Filing
12/14/2023
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IMPORTED LETTERS
 Letter decision on IO/PTD/P4R 07/31/2012
 History card 01/01/1980
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