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WBQT
BOSTON MA
FULL-SERVICE FM
Channel 245 (96.9 MHz)
RDS PI Code: 58ff
BEASLEY MEDIA GROUP LICENSES, LLC
3033 RIVIERA DRIVE
SUITE 200
NAPLES FL 34103
2392635000
Facility ID: 25050
Licensed
HD Radio digital hybrid
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Enforcement History
FRN: 0004077426
 
ML BMLH-19971223KG AUX Granted 04/23/1998
L2C BLH-19960903KE H Granted 12/13/1996
MOD BMPH-19950522IB Granted 08/18/1995
MOD BPH-19930621IN Granted 01/05/1994
L2C BLH-19910614KB Granted 03/31/1993
CP BPH-19900502IA Granted 07/12/1990
L2C BLH-19850822LH Granted 02/06/1986
REC Application ID: 81240 (LMS)
Record Type: Full Service FM
Application Purpose: License to Cover
Expiration Date: 04/01/1991
FRN: 0004077426
Community of license: BOSTON, MA
Channel: 245B (96.9)
NAD83 Coordinates: 42 18' 12.3" N / 71 13' 6.1" W
REC measured distance to Canada: 303.9 km - bearing 355.5
  Horiz Vert
Effective Radiated Power (kW)12.5 12.5
Maximum Effective Radiated Power: (kW)12.5 12.5
Radiation center above average terrain308 m308 m
Radiation center-height above ground:306 m306 m
Radiation center-above mean sea level:351 m351 m
Overall antenna height above ground: 366 m
Directional Antenna:
Rad Field dB ERP Rad Field dB ERP Rad Field dB ERP
00.000inf0.000 1200.000inf0.000 2400.000inf0.000
100.000inf0.000 1300.000inf0.000 2500.000inf0.000
200.000inf0.000 1400.000inf0.000 2600.000inf0.000
300.000inf0.000 1500.000inf0.000 2700.000inf0.000
400.000inf0.000 1600.000inf0.000 2800.000inf0.000
500.000inf0.000 1700.000inf0.000 2900.000inf0.000
600.000inf0.000 1800.000inf0.000 3000.000inf0.000
700.000inf0.000 1900.000inf0.000 3100.000inf0.000
800.000inf0.000 2000.000inf0.000 3200.000inf0.000
900.000inf0.000 2100.000inf0.000 3300.000inf0.000
1000.000inf0.000 2200.000inf0.000 3400.000inf0.000
1100.000inf0.000 2300.000inf0.000 3500.000inf0.000
Public Notice Comments: LIC TO COVER (BPH-850228IA) FOR CHANGES SL/RC/RED: 68 COMMERCIAL WHARF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
CALL SIGN HISTORY
WJIB - 00/00/0000 (CDBS)
WCDJ - 10/26/1990 (CDBS)
WBCS - 05/06/1993 (CDBS)
WKLB-FM - 10/21/1996 (CDBS)
WSJZ - 09/02/1997 (CDBS)
WTKK - 09/17/1999 (CDBS)
WBQT - 03/20/2013 (CDBS)
WBQT - 10/26/1990 (LMS)
PAST ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY FOR LICENSEE
03/23/2018Consent Decree$15,000
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APPLICATION HISTORY
Public Notice Details BRH-19801201VC Renewal Granted
03/30/1981
Public Notice Details BPH-19820916AK Modification Returned
05/17/1983
Public Notice Details BALH-19830815GQ Assign License/CP Granted
10/14/1983
Public Notice Details BRH-19831201DC Renewal Granted
03/16/1984
Public Notice Details BPH-19850228IA Modification Granted
04/30/1985
Public Notice Details BLH-19850822LH License to Cover Granted
02/06/1986
Public Notice Details BTCH-19860529KT Transfer of Control Granted
06/05/1986
Public Notice Details BTCH-19860212LF Transfer of Control Granted
06/05/1986
Public Notice Details BALH-19861216LJ Assign License/CP Granted
12/23/1986
Public Notice Details BTCH-19871214LR Transfer of Control Granted
12/24/1987
Public Notice Details BTCH-19880414HR Transfer of Control Granted
09/19/1988
Public Notice Details BTCH-19890824GL Transfer of Control Granted
09/08/1989
Public Notice Details BPH-19900502IA Construction Permit Granted
07/12/1990
Public Notice Details BTCH-19921204GR Transfer of Control Granted
03/31/1993
Public Notice Details BLH-19910614KB License to Cover Granted
03/31/1993
Public Notice Details BRH-19901203WH Renewal Granted
03/31/1993
Public Notice Details BPH-19930621IN Modification Granted
01/05/1994
Public Notice Details BTCH-19940614GF Transfer of Control Granted
07/06/1994
Public Notice Details BMPH-19950613JA CP Extension Granted
08/18/1995
Public Notice Details BMPH-19950522IB Modification Granted
08/18/1995
Public Notice Details BALH-19950814GJ Assign License/CP Granted
09/05/1995
Public Notice Details BMPH-19960201JD CP Extension Granted
05/03/1996
Public Notice Details BLH-19960903KE License to Cover Granted
12/13/1996
Public Notice Details BRH-19971201YT Renewal Granted
03/27/1998
Public Notice Details BMLH-19971223KG Modify License Granted
04/23/1998
Public Notice Details BTCH-19990824GR Transfer of Control Granted
02/16/2000
From: PETER A. BORDES (DECEASED)
To: ESTATE OF PETER A. BORDES, EXECUTORS
Public Notice Details BTCH-19990824GR Transfer of Control Granted
02/16/2000
  BDSTA-20030113ADO Special Temporary Authority Granted
01/29/2003
  BDNH-20030825APY Digital Notification Pending
10/22/2003
  BDNH-20030825APY Digital Notification Pending
10/22/2003
  -20051028ADW Experimental Permit Granted
12/23/2005
Public Notice Details BRH-20051130BII Renewal Granted
03/28/2006
Public Notice Details BRH-20131126ADA Renewal Granted
10/10/2014
From: SHAREHOLDERS OF GREATER MEDIA, INC.
To: BEASLEY MEDIA GROUP, INC.
Public Notice Details BTCH-20160802ADF Transfer of Control Granted
10/06/2016
From: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.
To: BEASLEY MEDIA GROUP, LLC
Public Notice Details BALH-20161109ABH Assign License/CP Granted
11/25/2016
From: BEASLEY MEDIA GROUP, INC.
To: BEASLEY MEDIA GROUP, LLC
Public Notice Details BTCH-20180111ABX Transfer of Control Granted
03/30/2018
From: GEORGE G. BEASLEY, TRUSTEE, GEORGE G. BEASLEY REVOCABLE TRUST DATED MAY 26, 199
To: SHIRLEY ANN BEASLEY, ET AL., SUCCESSOR CO-TRUSTEES, GEORGE G. BEASLEY TERMINATIN
Transaction log data 0000151543 Transfer of Control-amend Granted
07/19/2021
From: SHIRLEY ANN BEASLEY, TRUSTEE, ET AL., GEORGE G. BEASLEY TERMINATING TRUST DATED
To: GEORGE G. BEASLEY TRUST F/B/O ROBERT E. BEASLEY, ET AL.
Transaction log data 0000158863 Transfer of Control-amend Granted
12/17/2021
Transaction log data 0000175762 Renewal Granted
07/25/2022
Transaction log data 0000241048 Administrative Update Received
03/15/2024
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