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W245DQ

WAUNAKEE WI

FM TRANSLATOR

Channel 245 (96.9 MHz)
RDS PI Code: d5b4

Translator for: WAUN

PORTAGE WI

Microwave

MAGNUM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
PO BOX 400
Portage WI 53901
6087451350
Facility ID: 201582
Licensed

Historic Grid View
Correspondence
FRN: 0003776754

L2C 0000186203

Granted

03/10/2022

REC Application ID: 5284844 (eLMS)
Record Type: FM Translator
Application Purpose: License to Cover
Expiration Date: 12/01/2028
FRN: 0003776754
Channel: 245D (96.9)
NAD83 Coordinates: 43 15' 23.1" N / 89 20' 27.9" W
Elevation: 284.2 m AMSL
Antenna Type: Nicom BKG77-3DA(0.85WL)
Antenna Sections (bays): 3
Spacing Between Bays: 0.85
Transmitter Power Output: 0.268 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:	44.8 m	44.8 m
Radiation center-above mean sea level:	329 m	329 m

Overall antenna height above ground: 60 m
Structure Type: MTOWER
REC Translator Subclass: D2
Under current rules, this translator may be considered as having a service contour of 7.3km or less in respect of protection by LPFM stations.
Directional Antenna:

Rad	Field	dB	ERP	Rad	Field	dB	ERP	Rad	Field	dB	ERP
0	1.000	0.0	0.250	120	1.000	0.0	0.250	240	1.000	0.0	0.250
10	1.000	0.0	0.250	130	1.000	0.0	0.250	250	1.000	0.0	0.250
20	1.000	0.0	0.250	140	1.000	0.0	0.250	260	1.000	0.0	0.250
30	1.000	0.0	0.250	150	1.000	0.0	0.250	270	1.000	0.0	0.250
40	1.000	0.0	0.250	160	1.000	0.0	0.250	280	1.000	0.0	0.250
50	1.000	0.0	0.250	170	0.815	-1.8	0.166	290	1.000	0.0	0.250
60	1.000	0.0	0.250	180	0.750	-2.5	0.141	300	1.000	0.0	0.250
70	1.000	0.0	0.250	190	0.815	-1.8	0.166	310	1.000	0.0	0.250
80	1.000	0.0	0.250	200	1.000	0.0	0.250	320	1.000	0.0	0.250
90	1.000	0.0	0.250	210	1.000	0.0	0.250	330	1.000	0.0	0.250
100	1.000	0.0	0.250	220	1.000	0.0	0.250	340	1.000	0.0	0.250
110	1.000	0.0	0.250	230	1.000	0.0	0.250	350	1.000	0.0	0.250

MOD 0000164932

Granted

11/01/2021

CP BNPFT-20170801AHB

Granted

01/09/2018

CP BNPFT-20171201AEI

Granted

01/09/2018

CALL SIGN HISTORY

W255DE - 01/09/2018 (CDBS)
DW255DE - 01/09/2021 (CDBS)
W255DE - 09/15/2021 (CDBS)
W245DQ - 03/10/2022 (CDBS)
W245DQ - 01/09/2018 (LMS)

PRIMARY STATION HISTORY

Date	File #	Primary Station		Method
2018-01-09	20170801AHB	WAUN	PORTAGE WI	Other
2018-01-09	20171201AEI	WAUN	PORTAGE WI	Other
2021-10-27	0000164932	WAUN	PORTAGE WI	Microwave
2022-03-09	0000186203	WAUN	PORTAGE WI	Microwave

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APPLICATION HISTORY

	BNPFT-20171201AEI	Construction Permit	Granted 01/09/2018
	BNPFT-20170801AHB	Construction Permit	Granted 01/09/2018
	0000164932	Modification	Granted 11/01/2021
	0000186203	License to Cover	Granted 03/10/2022
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