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WQKS-FM

MONTGOMERY AL

FULL-SERVICE FM

Channel 241 (96.1 MHz)
RDS PI Code: 7ffe

BLUEWATER BROADCASTING COMPANY LLC
4101-A WALL STREET
MONTGOMERY AL 36106
3055301322
Facility ID: 43628
Licensed
HD Radio digital hybrid

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FRN:

ML BMLH-20130308AEE

Granted

04/02/2013

MOD BXPH-20110510ABQ

Granted

02/02/2012

L2C BLH-19920130KA

Granted

02/16/1993

MOD BPH-19910624IE

Granted

12/06/1991

ML BMLH-19910306KA

Granted

10/21/1991

REC Application ID: 157973 (LMS)
Record Type: Full Service FM
Application Purpose: Modify License
Application Purpose: Minor
Expiration Date: 04/01/1996
FRN: 0010493039
Community of license: MONTGOMERY, AL
Channel: 241A (96.1)
NAD83 Coordinates: 32 21' 32.4" N / 86 19' 56.8" W

	Horiz	Vert
Effective Radiated Power (kW)	4.5	4.5
Maximum Effective Radiated Power: (kW)	4.5	4.5
Radiation center above average terrain	56 m	56 m
Radiation center-height above ground:	55 m	55 m
Radiation center-above mean sea level:	113 m	113 m

Overall antenna height above ground: 59 m
Non-Directional Antenna
Public Notice Comments: MOD OF LICENSE TO INCRESE ERP 4.5 KW H&V PURSUANT TO MM DOCKET 88-375

L2C BLH-19901220KB

Granted

02/01/1991

CP BPH-19870415KO

Granted

12/04/1990

BROADCAST AUXILIARY/REMOTE PICK-UP/STL
KLQ729	161.6400
WQKH373	950.5000	4101 WALL STREET

CALL SIGN HISTORY

870415KO - 00/00/0000 (CDBS)
WLNE-FM - 12/21/1990 (CDBS)
WRWO - 03/24/1995 (CDBS)
WQKS-FM - 06/17/1999 (CDBS)
WQKS-FM - 12/21/1990 (LMS)
Where this call sign has been:
12/14/1987 on 1480 in HOPKINSVILLE KY - now WHVO (CDBS)

TRANSLATORS/BOOSTERS/SATELLITES
1.	W296AI	MONTGOMERY AL
2.	W280EI	MONTGOMERY AL
3.	W263BX	MONTGOMERY AL

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APPLICATION HISTORY

	BPH-19870415KO	Construction Permit	Granted 12/04/1990
	BLH-19901220KB	License to Cover	Granted 02/01/1991
	BTCH-19910515GI	Transfer of Control	Granted 05/30/1991
	BMLH-19910306KA	Modify License	Granted 10/21/1991
	BPH-19910624IE	Modification	Granted 12/06/1991
	BLH-19920130KA	License to Cover	Granted 02/16/1993
	BRH-19951201YQ	Renewal	Granted 04/25/1996
	BRH-20031201BCI	Renewal	Granted 03/26/2004
From: MONTGOMERY BROADCAST PROPERTIES, LTD.
To: BLUEWATER BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC
	BALH-20040302ABI	Assign License/CP	Granted 04/21/2004
From: BLUEWATER BROADCASTING COMPANY LLC (OLD MEMBERS)
To: BLUEWATER BROADCASTING COMPANY LLC (NEW MEMBERS)
	BTCH-20041115ACD	Transfer of Control	Granted 12/15/2004
From: BLUEWATER BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.L.C.
To: BLUEWATER BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.L.C., DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION
	BALH-20090828ADF	Assign License/CP	Granted 09/14/2009
From: ALTA-BLUEWATER HOLDINGS, INC.
To: ALTA-BLUEWATER HOLDINGS, INC., DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION
	BTCH-20090828ADK	Transfer of Control	Granted 09/14/2009
From: BLUEWATER BROADCASTING COMPANY LLC DEBTOR IN POSSESSION
To: BLUEWATER BROADCASTING COMPANY LLC
	BALH-20100514ADX	Assign License/CP	Granted 07/23/2010
	BXPH-20110510ABQ	Modification	Granted 02/02/2012
	BRH-20111129AYT	Renewal	Granted 03/23/2012
	BDNH-20130308AEH	Digital Notification	Pending 03/11/2013
	BDNH-20130308AEH	Digital Notification	Pending 03/11/2013
	BMLH-20130308AEE	Modify License	Granted 04/02/2013
	0000098384	Renewal-amendment	Granted 03/12/2020
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