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W280CS

HANOVER, ETC. NH

FM TRANSLATOR

Channel 280 (103.9 MHz)
RDS PI Code: d393

Translator for: WNCH

NORWICH VT

VERMONT PUBLIC CO.
365 TROY AVENUE
COLCHESTER VT 05446
8028468309
Facility ID: 31111
Licensed

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Correspondence
FRN: 0029968765

L2C BLFT-20071009ALE

Granted

11/07/2007

REC Application ID: 1210984 (eLMS)
Record Type: FM Translator
Application Purpose: License to Cover
Expiration Date: 04/01/2022
FRN: 0003650157
Channel: 280D (103.9)
NAD83 Coordinates: 43 43' 52.2" N / 72 16' 2.3" W
REC measured distance to Canada: 143.3 km - bearing 359.8
Elevation: 143 m AMSL
Transmitter Power Output: 0.5 kW

	Horiz	Vert
Effective Radiated Power (kW)	0.25	0.25
Maximum Effective Radiated Power: (kW)	0	0
Radiation center above average terrain	-122.5 m	0 m
Radiation center-height above ground:	15 m	15 m
Radiation center-above mean sea level:	158 m	158 m

Overall antenna height above ground: 16 m
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.
Non-Directional Antenna
Public Notice Comments: License to cover.

MOD BPFT-20070719ADA

Granted

07/20/2007

CRP BPFT-19980804TB

Dismissed

02/16/1999

MAJA BPFT-19960715TD

Granted

01/31/1997

L2C BLFT-19870226TD

Granted

03/05/1987

CP BPFT-19861020TJ

Granted

01/30/1987

CALL SIGN HISTORY

861020TJ - 00/00/0000 (CDBS)
W280CS - 01/30/1987 (CDBS)

PRIMARY STATION HISTORY

Date	File #	Primary Station		Method
2007-07-20	20070719ADA	WNCH	NORWICH VT	Direct-off-air
2007-11-07	20071009ALE	WNCH	NORWICH VT	Direct-off-air
2023-01-12	0000175350	WNCH	NORWICH VT

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APPLICATION HISTORY

	BPFT-19861020TJ	Construction Permit	Granted 01/30/1987
	BLFT-19870226TD	License to Cover	Granted 03/05/1987
	BTCFT-19871209TB	Transfer of Control	Granted 01/29/1988
	BTCFT-19891229HJ	Transfer of Control	Granted 03/05/1990
	BRFT-19900201TB	Renewal	Granted 06/14/1990
	BALFT-19900425GH	Assign License/CP	Granted 07/13/1990
	BPFT-19960715TD	Major Modification-amend	Granted 01/31/1997
From: JEWEL RADIO, INC.
To: PEAK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
	BALFT-19961226TX	Assign License/CP	Granted 02/20/1997
	BRFT-19970123WL	Renewal	Granted 06/30/1997
	BRFT-19971125ZD	Renewal	Granted 07/10/1998
	BPFT-19980804TB	Replace Expired CP	Dismissed 02/16/1999
From: PEAK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
To: ALBANY BROADCASTING CO., INC.
	BAPLFT-19990414EC	Assign License/CP	Granted 06/16/1999
From: ALBANY BROADCASTING CO., INC.
To: PAMAL BROADCASTING, LTD.
	BALFT-19991027AAG	Assign License/CP	Granted 11/19/1999
From: ALBANY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.
To: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC.
	BALFT-20001109ABN	Assign License/CP	Granted 03/01/2001
From: PAMAL BROADCASTING, LTD.
To: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.
	BALFT-20011002ABT	Assign License/CP	Granted 10/19/2001
From: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC.
To: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO
	BALFT-20050722ACY	Assign License/CP	Granted 10/14/2005
	BPFT-20070719ADA	Modification	Granted 07/20/2007
	BLFT-20071009ALE	License to Cover	Granted 11/07/2007
	0000175347	Renewal	Granted 01/12/2023
	0000175350	Renewal	Granted 01/12/2023
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