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WTVS

DETROIT MI

DIGITAL TV STATION

PBS

Channel 20 (Virtual 56)

Detroit Public Media
48325 Alpha Drive
Suite 150
Wixom MI 48393
2483053900
Facility ID: 16817
Licensed

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FRN: 0002770360

0000117036

Granted

07/08/2020

REC Application ID: 5194422 (LMS)
Record Type: Digital TV (DTV) Station
Application Purpose: License to Cover
Channel: 20
Expiration Date: 10/01/2021

SITE # 1

TV Zone: : 1
NAD83 Coordinates: 42 26' 52.5" N / 83 10' 23.1" W
Antenna Structure Registration Number: 1003429
Elevation: 201.8 m AMSL
Antenna Type: DIE TFU-24GTH/VP-R 06
Antenna Polarization: Elliptical
Effective Radiated Power: 345kW
Maximum Antenna Power Gain: 11.76 dB
Radiation center-above mean sea level: 522.6
Radiation center above average terrain 323
Overall antenna height above ground: 331.3
Non-Directional Antenna
Antenna System ID: 87591

Rad	Field	dB	ERP	Rad	Field	dB	ERP	Rad	Field	dB	ERP
0	1.000	0.0	345.000	120	1.000	0.0	345.000	240	1.000	0.0	345.000
10	1.000	0.0	345.000	130	1.000	0.0	345.000	250	1.000	0.0	345.000
20	1.000	0.0	345.000	140	1.000	0.0	345.000	260	1.000	0.0	345.000
30	1.000	0.0	345.000	150	1.000	0.0	345.000	270	1.000	0.0	345.000
40	1.000	0.0	345.000	160	1.000	0.0	345.000	280	1.000	0.0	345.000
50	1.000	0.0	345.000	170	1.000	0.0	345.000	290	1.000	0.0	345.000
60	1.000	0.0	345.000	180	1.000	0.0	345.000	300	1.000	0.0	345.000
70	1.000	0.0	345.000	190	1.000	0.0	345.000	310	1.000	0.0	345.000
80	1.000	0.0	345.000	200	1.000	0.0	345.000	320	1.000	0.0	345.000
90	1.000	0.0	345.000	210	1.000	0.0	345.000	330	1.000	0.0	345.000
100	1.000	0.0	345.000	220	1.000	0.0	345.000	340	1.000	0.0	345.000
110	1.000	0.0	345.000	230	1.000	0.0	345.000	350	1.000	0.0	345.000

0000027886

Granted

07/26/2017

0000005886

Received

11/13/2015

REC Application ID: 5037606 (LMS)
Record Type: Digital TV (DTV) Station
Application Purpose: Ancillary Service Report (Form 317)
Channel: 43
Expiration Date: 10/01/2021

SITE # 1

TV Zone: : 1
NAD83 Coordinates: 42 26' 52.5" N / 83 10' 23.1" W
Antenna Structure Registration Number: 1003429
Elevation: 201.8 m AMSL
Antenna Type: DIE TFU-18GBH-R04
Antenna Polarization: Horizontal
Effective Radiated Power: 600kW
Maximum Antenna Power Gain: 12.04 dB
Radiation center-above mean sea level: 516.8
Radiation center above average terrain 318
Overall antenna height above ground: 331.3
Non-Directional Antenna
Antenna System ID: 87591

Rad	Field	dB	ERP	Rad	Field	dB	ERP	Rad	Field	dB	ERP
0	1.000	0.0	600.000	120	1.000	0.0	600.000	240	1.000	0.0	600.000
10	1.000	0.0	600.000	130	1.000	0.0	600.000	250	1.000	0.0	600.000
20	1.000	0.0	600.000	140	1.000	0.0	600.000	260	1.000	0.0	600.000
30	1.000	0.0	600.000	150	1.000	0.0	600.000	270	1.000	0.0	600.000
40	1.000	0.0	600.000	160	1.000	0.0	600.000	280	1.000	0.0	600.000
50	1.000	0.0	600.000	170	1.000	0.0	600.000	290	1.000	0.0	600.000
60	1.000	0.0	600.000	180	1.000	0.0	600.000	300	1.000	0.0	600.000
70	1.000	0.0	600.000	190	1.000	0.0	600.000	310	1.000	0.0	600.000
80	1.000	0.0	600.000	200	1.000	0.0	600.000	320	1.000	0.0	600.000
90	1.000	0.0	600.000	210	1.000	0.0	600.000	330	1.000	0.0	600.000
100	1.000	0.0	600.000	220	1.000	0.0	600.000	340	1.000	0.0	600.000
110	1.000	0.0	600.000	230	1.000	0.0	600.000	350	1.000	0.0	600.000

BLEDT-20091014ACH

Granted

03/31/2011

BLEDT-20091014ACH

Superceded

10/19/2009

BPEDT-20080620AAL

Granted

05/28/2009

BLEDT-20001117ABV

Granted

12/27/2000

BPET-19960205KF

Dismissed

08/30/1999

BPEDT-19981016KE

Granted

06/25/1999

BLET-19840124KG

Granted

02/28/1984

BMPET-19831205KG

Dismissed

12/23/1983

BMPET-RD1104LR

Granted

04/29/1983

BPET-19810112KE

Granted

05/21/1981

BROADCAST AUXILIARY/REMOTE PICK-UP/STL
KA74854	450.1875
KC9629	6975.0000~7000.0000	DETROIT, MI
KE6913	6975.0000~7000.0000	VIC: DETROIT, MI

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	BRCT-19790601KO		Renewal	Granted 09/28/1979
	BPET-19810112KE		Modification	Granted 05/21/1981
	BRET-19820601YJ		Renewal	Granted 09/15/1982
	BMPET-19821026KG		Replace Expired CP	Granted 11/09/1982
	BMPET-RD1104LR		CP Extension	Granted 04/29/1983
	BMPCT-19831020KG		Replace Expired CP	Granted 10/28/1983
	BMPET-19831205KG		Modification	Dismissed 12/23/1983
	BLET-19840124KG		License to Cover	Granted 02/28/1984
	BRET-19870601LG		Renewal	Granted 09/11/1987
	BRET-19920601KU		Renewal	Granted 10/01/1992
	BRET-19970602LY		Renewal	Granted 09/25/1997
	BPEDT-19981016KE		Modification	Granted 06/25/1999
	BPET-19960205KF		Modification	Dismissed 08/30/1999
	BESTA-20000509ABB		Special Temporary Authority	Granted 06/30/2000
	BLEDT-20001117ABV		License to Cover	Granted 12/27/2000
	BAFEDT-20031121ACU		Ancillary Fee	Received 11/24/2003
	BAFEDT-20041122AFS		Ancillary Fee	Received 11/23/2004
	BSTA-20041210ADL		Special Temporary Authority	Granted 01/12/2005
	BRET-20050601BKK		Renewal	Granted 10/06/2005
	BAFEDT-20051201AOM		Ancillary Fee	Received 12/02/2005
	BAFEDT-20061129AMF		Ancillary Fee	Received 11/30/2006
	BAFEDT-20071203BYH		Ancillary Fee	Received 12/05/2007
	BAFEDT-20081201AGF		Ancillary Fee	Received 12/02/2008
	BPEDT-20080620AAL		Modification	Granted 05/28/2009
	BAFEDT-20091123AEV		Ancillary Fee	Received 11/24/2009
	BSTA-20090204ABU		Special Temporary Authority	Dismissed 02/04/2010
	BAFEDT-20101123ALO		Ancillary Fee	Received 11/24/2010
	BLEDT-20091014ACH		License to Cover	Granted 03/31/2011
	BAFEDT-20111128GDN		Ancillary Fee	Received 11/30/2011
	BAFEDT-20121003ABJ		Ancillary Fee	Received 10/04/2012
	BAFEDT-20131125BVW		Ancillary Fee	Received 11/26/2013
	BREDT-20130531AEW		Renewal	Granted 12/02/2013
	BAFEDT-20141120AFP		Ancillary Fee	Received 11/21/2014
	0000005886		Ancillary Service Report	Received 11/13/2015
	0000016601		Ancillary Service Report	Received 11/02/2016
	0000027886		Modify License	Granted 07/26/2017
	0000105497		CP Extension	Granted 02/11/2020
	5177369	Saved : 2020-02-04 15:49:51		Original App.
		Submitted : 2020-02-05 22:15:50
		Pending : 2020-02-05 22:15:52
		Granted : 2020-02-11 11:26:21
	0000117036		License to Cover	Granted 07/08/2020
	0000148204		Renewal	Granted 09/08/2021
	0000222295		Administrative Update	Received 10/10/2023
	0000240858		Administrative Update	Received 03/14/2024
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01/01/1980