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K257FP

PIPESTONE MN

FM TRANSLATOR

Channel 257 (99.3 MHz)
RDS PI Code: d2f1

Translator for: KJOE

SLAYTON MN

Wired

CHRISTENSEN BROADCASTING, LLC
2230 CHRISTENSEN DR.
LAKE BENTON MN 56149
5078254282
Facility ID: 139317
Licensed

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Correspondence
FRN: 0030230288

MOD 0000220270

Granted

09/26/2023

REC Application ID: 5419133 (eLMS)
Record Type: FM Translator
Application Purpose: Modification
FRN: 0030230288
Community of license: PIPESTONE, MN
Channel: 257D (99.3)
NAD83 Coordinates: 43 53' 52" N / 95 56' 51" W
Antenna Structure Registration Number: 1003305
Elevation: 556.3 m AMSL
Antenna Type: ERI LPX-1E

	Horiz	Vert
Effective Radiated Power (kW)	0.205	0.205
Maximum Effective Radiated Power: (kW)	0	0
Radiation center above average terrain	0 m	0 m
Radiation center-height above ground:	302 m	302 m
Radiation center-above mean sea level:	858.3 m	858.3 m

Overall antenna height above ground: 305.7 m
Structure Type: TOWER
REC Translator Subclass: D8
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

L2C BLFT-20180907ADS

Granted

09/12/2018

REC Application ID: 1786397 (eLMS)
Record Type: FM Translator
Application Purpose: License to Cover
Expiration Date: 04/01/2021
FRN: 0003757630
Channel: 257D (99.3)
NAD83 Coordinates: 43 53' 51.9" N / 95 56' 51.1" W
Elevation: 556 m AMSL
Transmitter Power Output: 0.302 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:	302 m	302 m
Radiation center-above mean sea level:	858 m	858 m

Overall antenna height above ground: 306 m
REC Translator Subclass: D8
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
Public Notice Comments: License to cover.

MOD BMPFT-20180523AAL

Granted

06/07/2018

MOD BPFT-20180319AAI

Granted

04/03/2018

L2C BLFT-20151105AML

Granted

02/01/2016

MOD BMPFT-20150922ADW

Granted

10/22/2015

CP BNPFT-20030311ALW

Granted

01/08/2014

CP BNPFT-20130830ANO

Granted

01/08/2014

CALL SIGN HISTORY

K257FP - 01/08/2014 (CDBS)

PRIMARY STATION HISTORY

Date	File #	Primary Station		Method
2014-01-08	20030311ALW	WPYA	GARDENDALE AL	Another Translator
2014-01-08	20130830ANO	KRGM	MARSHALL MN	Direct-off-air
2016-02-01	20151105AML	KLOH	PIPESTONE MN	Other
2018-04-03	20180319AAI	KLOH	PIPESTONE MN	Other
2018-09-12	20180907ADS	KJOE	SLAYTON MN	Other
2021-05-25	0000128354	KJOE	SLAYTON MN
2023-08-31	0000220270	KJOE	SLAYTON MN	Wired

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APPLICATION HISTORY

	BNPFT-20130830ANO	Construction Permit	Granted 01/08/2014
	BNPFT-20030311ALW	Construction Permit	Granted 01/08/2014
From: REFUGE MEDIA GROUP (OLD BOARD)
To: REFUGE MEDIA GROUP (NEW BOARD)
	BTCFT-20141201ATI	Transfer of Control	Granted 01/05/2015
	BMPFT-20150922ADW	Modification	Granted 10/22/2015
From: REFUGE MEDIA GROUP
To: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN
	BAPFT-20151020ADE	Assign License/CP	Granted 12/29/2015
	BLFT-20151105AML	License to Cover	Granted 02/01/2016
	BPFT-20180319AAI	Modification	Granted 04/03/2018
	BMPFT-20180523AAL	Modification	Granted 06/07/2018
	BLFT-20180907ADS	License to Cover	Granted 09/12/2018
	0000128354	Renewal	Granted 05/25/2021
	0000128353	Renewal	Granted 05/25/2021
	0000220270	Modification	Granted 09/26/2023
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