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W255DH

BUFFALO NY

FM TRANSLATOR

Channel 255 (98.9 MHz)
RDS PI Code: d1a3

Translator for: WBBF

BUFFALO NY

RADIO LICENSE HOLDING CBC, LLC
3280 Peachtree Road, NW
Suite 2200
Atlanta GA 30305
4049490700
Facility ID: 200864
Licensed

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FRN: 0019721638

L2C 0000135580

Granted

02/19/2021

REC Application ID: 5219741 (eLMS)
Record Type: FM Translator
Application Purpose: License to Cover
Expiration Date: 06/01/2022
FRN: 0019721638
Channel: 255D (98.9)
NAD83 Coordinates: 42 55' 34" N / 78 50' 27" W
REC measured distance to Canada: 6.8 km - bearing 261.3
Elevation: 199 m AMSL
Antenna Type: Scala CA2-FM/CP
Antenna Sections (bays): 2
Spacing Between Bays: 1
Transmitter Power Output: 0.134 kW

	Horiz	Vert
Effective Radiated Power (kW)	0.25	0.25
Maximum Effective Radiated Power: (kW)	0	0
Radiation center above average terrain	0 m	0 m
Radiation center-height above ground:	65.5 m	65.5 m
Radiation center-above mean sea level:	264.5 m	264.5 m

Overall antenna height above ground: 105.1 m
Structure Type: TOWER
REC Translator Subclass: D4
Under current rules, this translator may be considered as having a service contour of 7.3km to 13.3km in respect of protection by LPFM stations.
Directional Antenna:

Rad	Field	dB	ERP	Rad	Field	dB	ERP	Rad	Field	dB	ERP
0	0.011	-39.2	0.000	120	0.703	-3.1	0.124	240	0.036	-28.9	0.000
10	0.021	-33.6	0.000	130	0.825	-1.7	0.170	250	0.021	-33.6	0.000
20	0.026	-31.7	0.000	140	0.919	-0.7	0.211	260	0.019	-34.4	0.000
30	0.018	-34.9	0.000	150	0.979	-0.2	0.240	270	0.018	-34.9	0.000
40	0.018	-34.9	0.000	160	1.000	0.0	0.250	280	0.018	-34.9	0.000
50	0.018	-34.9	0.000	170	0.979	-0.2	0.240	290	0.018	-34.9	0.000
60	0.019	-34.4	0.000	180	0.919	-0.7	0.211	300	0.026	-31.7	0.000
70	0.021	-33.6	0.000	190	0.825	-1.7	0.170	310	0.021	-33.6	0.000
80	0.036	-28.9	0.000	200	0.703	-3.1	0.124	320	0.011	-39.2	0.000
90	0.162	-15.8	0.007	210	0.548	-5.2	0.075	330	0.010	-40.0	0.000
100	0.359	-8.9	0.032	220	0.359	-8.9	0.032	340	0.010	-40.0	0.000
110	0.548	-5.2	0.075	230	0.162	-15.8	0.007	350	0.010	-40.0	0.000

MOD 0000087492

Granted

01/21/2020

CP BNPFT-20170731ABL

Granted

02/13/2018

CP BNPFT-20171219ADG

Granted

02/13/2018

CALL SIGN HISTORY

W255DH - 02/13/2018 (CDBS)
W255DH - 00/00/0000 (LMS)

PRIMARY STATION HISTORY

Date	File #	Primary Station		Method
2018-02-13	20170731ABL	WBBF	BUFFALO NY	Other
2018-02-13	20171219ADG	WBBF	BUFFALO NY	Other
2019-10-28	0000087492	WBBF	BUFFALO NY	Internet
2021-02-05	0000135580	WBBF	BUFFALO NY	Internet
2022-05-23	0000182856	WBBF	BUFFALO NY

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APPLICATION HISTORY

	BNPFT-20171219ADG	Construction Permit	Granted 02/13/2018
	BNPFT-20170731ABL	Construction Permit	Granted 02/13/2018
From: CURRENT SHAREHOLDERS OF CUMULUS MEDIA INC.
To: SHAREHOLDERS OF CUMULUS MEDIA INC. (AS REORGANIZED)
	BTCFT-20180322AUH	Transfer of Control	Granted 06/01/2018
	0000087492	Modification	Granted 01/21/2020
	0000135580	License to Cover	Granted 02/19/2021
	0000182856	Renewal	Granted 05/23/2022
	0000182855	Renewal	Granted 05/23/2022
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