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WCQS

MARS HILL 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

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Correspondence
FRN: 0001844042

MODA 0000232164

Granted

04/30/2024

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 terrain	356 m	356 m
Radiation center-height above ground:	26 m	26 m
Radiation center-above mean sea level:	1100 m	1100 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
0	1.000	0.0	1.900	120	0.961	-0.3	1.755	240	1.000	0.0	1.900
10	0.990	-0.1	1.862	130	0.960	-0.4	1.751	250	1.000	0.0	1.900
20	0.988	-0.1	1.855	140	0.950	-0.4	1.715	260	1.000	0.0	1.900
30	0.999	0.0	1.896	150	0.950	-0.4	1.715	270	1.000	0.0	1.900
40	1.000	0.0	1.900	160	0.850	-1.4	1.373	280	1.000	0.0	1.900
50	1.000	0.0	1.900	170	0.790	-2.0	1.186	290	1.000	0.0	1.900
60	1.000	0.0	1.900	180	0.645	-3.8	0.790	300	1.000	0.0	1.900
70	1.000	0.0	1.900	190	0.600	-4.4	0.684	310	1.000	0.0	1.900
80	0.993	-0.1	1.873	200	0.610	-4.3	0.707	320	1.000	0.0	1.900
90	0.979	-0.2	1.821	210	0.750	-2.5	1.069	330	1.000	0.0	1.900
100	0.980	-0.2	1.825	220	0.900	-0.9	1.539	340	1.000	0.0	1.900
110	1.000	0.0	1.900	230	1.000	0.0	1.900	350	1.000	0.0	1.900

MOD 0000232164

Superceded

12/14/2023

MOD 0000160521

Granted

01/19/2022

L2C 0000158308

Granted

09/21/2021

REC Application ID: 5251139 (eLMS)
Record Type: Full Service FM
Application Purpose: License to Cover
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 terrain	356 m	356 m
Radiation center-height above ground:	26 m	26 m
Radiation center-above mean sea level:	1100 m	1100 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
0	1.000	0.0	1.900	120	0.961	-0.3	1.755	240	1.000	0.0	1.900
10	0.990	-0.1	1.862	130	0.960	-0.4	1.751	250	1.000	0.0	1.900
20	0.988	-0.1	1.855	140	0.950	-0.4	1.715	260	1.000	0.0	1.900
30	0.999	0.0	1.896	150	0.950	-0.4	1.715	270	1.000	0.0	1.900
40	1.000	0.0	1.900	160	0.850	-1.4	1.373	280	1.000	0.0	1.900
50	1.000	0.0	1.900	170	0.790	-2.0	1.186	290	1.000	0.0	1.900
60	1.000	0.0	1.900	180	0.645	-3.8	0.790	300	1.000	0.0	1.900
70	1.000	0.0	1.900	190	0.600	-4.4	0.684	310	1.000	0.0	1.900
80	0.993	-0.1	1.873	200	0.610	-4.3	0.707	320	1.000	0.0	1.900
90	0.979	-0.2	1.821	210	0.750	-2.5	1.069	330	1.000	0.0	1.900
100	0.980	-0.2	1.825	220	0.900	-0.9	1.539	340	1.000	0.0	1.900
110	1.000	0.0	1.900	230	1.000	0.0	1.900	350	1.000	0.0	1.900

MOD 0000143574

Granted

07/29/2021

L2C BLED-19931012KA

Granted

03/04/1994

MODX BMPED-19930304JK

Granted

04/29/1993

MOD BMPED-19911230MI

Granted

03/03/1992

MAJA BPED-19881214MF

Granted

09/24/1991

MAJA BPED-19880505OM

Dismissed

10/07/1988

L2C BLED-19870507KB

Granted

12/13/1988

MAJA BPED-19850924MD

Granted

02/10/1987

L2C 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.	W213BX	BREVARD NC
2.	W275BU	WAYNESVILLE NC
3.	W209AE	CULLOWHEE, ETC. NC
4.	WMQS	MURPHY NC
5.	W209AD	Clyde, Etc. NC
6.	W218AB	Sylva NC
7.	W256CY	BRYSON CITY NC
8.	W252DN	BALSAM NC
9.	W300CR	ASHEVILLE NC
10.	W268CL	BREVARD NC
11.	W276CT	HENDERSONVILLE NC
12.	W268BS	TRYON NC
13.	W257DH	HENDERSONVILLE NC
14.	W298AY	BLACK MOUNTAIN NC

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APPLICATION HISTORY

	BRED-19780801VL	Renewal	Granted 11/14/1978
	BPED-19791218AA	Major Modification-amend	Granted 03/13/1981
	BRED-19810713UC	Renewal	Granted 11/20/1981
	BPED-19820324AD	Replace Expired CP	Granted 04/16/1982
	BPED-RA1104YU	Modification	Granted 12/22/1982
	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
	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
	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
From: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO, INC. (OLD BOARD)
To: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO, INC. (NEW BOARD)
	BTCED-20130404ABQ	Transfer of Control	Granted 04/17/2013
	0000079248	Renewal	Granted 11/19/2019
	0000143574	Modification	Granted 07/29/2021
	0000158308	License to Cover	Granted 09/21/2021
	0000160521	Modification	Granted 01/19/2022
	0000232164	Modification-Amendment	Granted 04/30/2024
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IMPORTED LETTERS

Letter decision on IO/PTD/P4R	BRED-20110801AIZ	07/31/2012
History card		01/01/1980