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W246DW
ROCKFORD IL
FM TRANSLATOR
Channel 246 (97.1 MHz)
RDS PI Code: d217
Translator for: WNTA
ROCKFORD IL
Microwave
LONG NINE, INC.
P.O. BOX 460
SPRINGFIELD IL 62705
2176297077
Facility ID: 202364
Licensed
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Correspondence
FRN: 0002807469
 
L2C 0000162255 Granted 10/15/2021
REC Application ID: 5256035 (eLMS)
Record Type: FM Translator
Application Purpose: License to Cover
Expiration Date: 12/01/2029
FRN: 0002807469
Channel: 246D (97.1)
NAD83 Coordinates: 42 22' 2" N / 89 5' 13" W
Elevation: 254.5 m AMSL
Antenna Type: SWR FM3R/1
Antenna Sections (bays): 1
Transmitter Power Output: 0.8 kW
  Horiz Vert
Effective Radiated Power (kW)0.25 0.25
Maximum Effective Radiated Power: (kW)0 0
Radiation center above average terrain0 m0 m
Radiation center-height above ground:123.4 m123.4 m
Radiation center-above mean sea level:377.9 m377.9 m
Overall antenna height above ground: 152 m
Structure Type: GTOWER
REC Translator Subclass: D6
Under current rules, this translator may be considered as having a service contour of 13.3km or greater in respect of protection by LPFM stations.
Non-Directional Antenna
MOD 0000160556 Granted 09/29/2021
CP BNPFT-20180125AHC Granted 11/14/2018
CP BNPFT-20181023AAD Granted 11/14/2018
CALL SIGN HISTORY
W246DW - 11/14/2018 (CDBS)
W246DW - 00/00/0000 (LMS)
PRIMARY STATION HISTORY
Date File # Primary Station Method
2018-11-14 20180125AHC WNTA ROCKFORD IL Other
2018-11-14 20181023AAD WNTA ROCKFORD IL Other
2021-09-27 0000160556 WNTA ROCKFORD IL Microwave
2021-10-01 0000162255 WNTA ROCKFORD IL Microwave
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APPLICATION HISTORY
Public Notice Details BNPFT-20181023AAD Construction Permit Granted
11/14/2018
Public Notice Details BNPFT-20180125AHC Application has associated pleadings. Construction Permit Granted
11/14/2018
From: MID-WAY RADIO, INC.
To: LONG NINE, INC.
Public Notice Details BAPFT-20190913ABI Assign License/CP Granted
11/01/2019
Transaction log data 0000160556 Modification Granted
09/29/2021
Transaction log data 0000162255 License to Cover Granted
10/15/2021
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