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W285EN

PRICEVILLE AL

FM TRANSLATOR

Channel 285 (104.9 MHz)
RDS PI Code: d172

Translator for: WAFN

SOMERVILLE AL

Internet

Fun Media Group of North Alabama, LLC
PO BOX 1297
Arab AL 35016
2565869300
Facility ID: 24898
Licensed

Historic Grid View
Correspondence
FRN: 0031206907

MOD 0000249830

Granted

08/13/2024

REC Application ID: 5451311 (eLMS)
Record Type: FM Translator
Application Purpose: Modification
FRN: 0031206907
Community of license: PRICEVILLE, AL
Channel: 285D (104.9)
NAD83 Coordinates: 34 32' 33.9" N / 86 51' 0" W
Elevation: 246.9 m AMSL
Antenna Type: Nicom BKG77

	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:	54.9 m	54.9 m
Radiation center-above mean sea level:	301.8 m	301.8 m

Overall antenna height above ground: 54.9 m
Structure Type: TANK
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

MOD 0000158048

Granted

09/21/2021

L2C BLFT-20111109AQK

Granted

10/10/2012

REC Application ID: 1459471 (eLMS)
Record Type: FM Translator
Application Purpose: License to Cover
Expiration Date: 04/01/2028
FRN: 0024575771
Channel: 285D (104.9)
NAD83 Coordinates: 34 32' 24.8" N / 86 54' 15.3" W
Elevation: 177 m AMSL
Transmitter Power Output: 0.656 kW

	Horiz	Vert
Effective Radiated Power (kW)	0.25	0.25
Maximum Effective Radiated Power: (kW)	0	0
Radiation center above average terrain	44.9 m	0 m
Radiation center-height above ground:	55 m	55 m
Radiation center-above mean sea level:	232 m	232 m

Overall antenna height above ground: 58 m
REC Translator Subclass: D3
Under current rules, this translator may be considered as having a service contour of 7.3km to 13.3km in respect of protection by LPFM stations.
Non-Directional Antenna
Public Notice Comments: License to cover.

MOD BPFT-20101013ABL

Granted

01/11/2011

L2C BLFT-20080926ADD

Granted

10/29/2008

MOD BPFT-20080310ACS

Granted

03/26/2008

L2C BLFT-19980312TD

Granted

06/15/1998

CALL SIGN HISTORY

930812TA - 00/00/0000 (CDBS)
W287AD - 01/25/1994 (CDBS)
W285EN - 10/10/2012 (CDBS)
W285EN - 01/25/1994 (LMS)

PERIODS OF SILENCE

Dates	Reason	# Days
09/28/2007~
10/26/2011~11/10/2011		15

PRIMARY STATION HISTORY

Date	File #	Primary Station		Method
2008-03-26	20080310ACS	WQAH-FM	ADDISON AL	Direct-off-air
2011-01-11	20101013ABL	WAFN	SOMERVILLE AL	Other
2012-10-10	20111109AQK	WAFN	SOMERVILLE AL	Other
2020-03-12	0000105062	WAFN	SOMERVILLE AL
2021-08-26	0000158048	WAFN	SOMERVILLE AL	Internet
2024-07-30	0000249830	WAFN	SOMERVILLE AL	Internet

APPLICATION HISTORY

	BPFT-19930812TA	Construction Permit	Granted 01/21/1994
	BMPFT-19940328TG	Major Modification	Granted 06/30/1994
	BAPFT-19940708TJ	Assign License/CP	Granted 08/30/1994
	BPFT-19951018TB	Replace Expired CP	Granted 01/17/1996
	BPFT-19970113TB	Replace Expired CP	Granted 02/20/1997
From: GRASS ROOTS AMERICAN, INC.
To: JEFFREY S. CHUNN
	BAPFT-19970114TX	Assign License/CP	Granted 03/05/1997
	BLFT-19980312TD	License to Cover	Granted 06/15/1998
From: JEFFREY CHUNN
To: ALVIN ABERCROMBIE
	BALFT-20031224AAE	Assign License/CP	Granted 04/02/2004
	BRFT-20031223ABG	Renewal	Granted 04/02/2004
	BLSTA-20071012AUU	Silent STA	Granted 10/16/2007
	BPFT-20080310ACS	Modification	Granted 03/26/2008
	BLESTA-20080410ABO	Extend silent STA	Granted 08/18/2008
	BLFT-20080926ADD	License to Cover	Granted 10/29/2008
	BLSTA-20081209AEV	Special Temporary Authority	Dismissed 10/01/2009
	-20090709AOX	Extension of STA	Dismissed 10/01/2009
	BPFT-20101013ABL	Modification	Granted 01/11/2011
From: ALVIN ABERCROMBIE (DECEASED)
To: EARLINE C. ABERCROMBIE, EXECUTOR
	BALFT-20110901ABD	Assign License/CP	Granted 09/09/2011
	-20111026AIN	Silent Notification	Granted 11/08/2011
	-	Resume Operations	Granted 11/21/2011
From: EARLINE C. ABERCROMBIE, EXECUTOR
To: ABERCROMBIE FAMILY TRUST, E. ABERCROMBIE, ET AL, CO-TRUSTEES
	BALFT-20111014ADS	Assign License/CP	Granted 11/30/2011
	BLFT-20111109AQK	License to Cover	Granted 10/10/2012
From: ABERCROMBIE FAMILY TRUST, E. ABERCROMBIE, ET AL, CO-TRUSTEES
To: SOMERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH
	BALFT-20150318ABA	Assign License/CP	Granted 04/28/2015
	0000105062	Renewal-amendment	Granted 03/12/2020
	0000105061	Renewal-amendment	Granted 03/12/2020
	0000158048	Modification	Granted 09/21/2021
From: SOMERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH
To: FUN MEDIA GROUP OF NORTH ALABAMA, LLC
	0000156394	Assign License/CP	Granted 10/05/2021
	0000249830	Modification	Granted 08/13/2024
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