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K273CX
WICHITA KS
FM TRANSLATOR
Channel 273 (102.5 MHz)
RDS PI Code: d15f
Translator for: KQAM
WICHITA KS
Microwave
STECKLINE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
1632 SOUTH MAIZE ROAD
WICHITA KS 67209
3167218484
Facility ID: 149570
Licensed
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Correspondence
FRN: 0009951286
 
L2C 0000274468 Granted 07/11/2025
REC Application ID: 5507627 (eLMS)
Record Type: FM Translator
Application Purpose: License to Cover
FRN: 0009951286
Channel: 273D (102.5)
NAD83 Coordinates: 37 44' 6.8" N / 97 21' 4.9" W
Antenna Structure Registration Number: 1330568
Elevation: 400.5 m AMSL
Antenna Type: Nicom BKG77
Antenna Sections (bays): 1
Transmitter Power Output: 0.89 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:148.5 m148.5 m
Radiation center-above mean sea level:549 m549 m
Overall antenna height above ground: 152.1 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 0000271514 Granted 06/17/2025
L2CA BLFT-20160927AAZ Granted 11/29/2016
MOD BMPFT-20160729AGB Granted 08/24/2016
CP BNPFT-20030317ION Granted 09/27/2013
CP BNPFT-20130812ACQ Granted 09/27/2013
CALL SIGN HISTORY
K277CI - 09/27/2013 (CDBS)
K273CX - 08/24/2016 (CDBS)
K273CX - 09/27/2013 (LMS)
PRIMARY STATION HISTORY
Date File # Primary Station Method
2013-09-27 20030317ION KCVS SALINA KS Direct-off-air
2013-09-27 20130812ACQ KCVS SALINA KS Direct-off-air
2016-11-29 20160927AAZ KQAM WICHITA KS Other
2021-05-20 0000135010 KQAM WICHITA KS
2025-05-27 0000271514 KQAM WICHITA KS Microwave
2025-06-30 0000274468 KQAM WICHITA KS Microwave
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APPLICATION HISTORY
Public Notice Details BNPFT-20130812ACQ Construction Permit Granted
09/27/2013
Public Notice Details BNPFT-20030317ION Construction Permit Granted
09/27/2013
From: RADIO ASSIST MINISTRY, INC.
To: EDGEWATER BROADCASTING, INC.
Public Notice Details BAPFT-20141229ACD Assign License/CP Granted
03/13/2015
From: EDGEWATER BROADCASTING, INC.
To: STECKLINE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Public Notice Details BAPFT-20151118AAD Assign License/CP Granted
01/28/2016
Public Notice Details BMPFT-20160729AGB Modification Granted
08/24/2016
Public Notice Details BLFT-20160927AAZ License to Cover-Amendment Granted
11/29/2016
Transaction log data 0000135010 Renewal Granted
05/20/2021
Transaction log data 0000135009 Renewal Granted
05/20/2021
Transaction log data 0000271514 Modification Granted
06/17/2025
Transaction log data 0000274468 License to Cover Granted
07/11/2025
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