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K280EB

ALBERT LEA MN

FM TRANSLATOR

Channel 280 (103.9 MHz)
RDS PI Code: d252

Translator for: KNSE

AUSTIN MN

MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO
480 CEDAR ST
SAINT PAUL MN 55101
6512901259
Facility ID: 42950
Licensed

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L2C BLFT-19970502TA

Granted

07/23/1997

REC Application ID: 245638 (eLMS)
Record Type: FM Translator
Application Purpose: License to Cover
Expiration Date: 04/01/2021
FRN: 0002642510
Channel: 280D (103.9)
NAD83 Coordinates: 43 38' 56.8" N / 93 22' 3.7" W
Elevation: 374 m AMSL

	Horiz	Vert
Effective Radiated Power (kW)	0.01	0.01
Maximum Effective Radiated Power: (kW)	0	0
Radiation center above average terrain	19 m	19 m
Radiation center-height above ground:	26 m	26 m
Radiation center-above mean sea level:	400 m	400 m

Overall antenna height above ground: 26 m
REC Translator Subclass: D1
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 (BPFT-970212TS) FOR CANGES

MOD BPFT-19970212TS

Granted

04/10/1997

L2C BLFT-19940112TA

Granted

02/15/1994

L2C BLFT-19890321TC

Granted

03/27/1989

MAJA BPFT-19870527TC

Granted

09/21/1987

L2C BLFT-19861201TD

Granted

01/14/1987

CALL SIGN HISTORY

K269DW - 09/21/1987 (CDBS)
DK269DW - 02/16/1994 (CDBS)
K280EB - 02/16/1994 (CDBS)
K280EB - 09/21/1987 (LMS)

PRIMARY STATION HISTORY

Date	File #	Primary Station		Method
1997-07-23	19970502TA	KNGA	ST. PETER MN	Direct-off-air
2021-03-22	0000125818	KNSE	AUSTIN MN

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APPLICATION HISTORY

	BPFT-19820104JA	Construction Permit	Granted 06/09/1982
	BMPFT-19830513MM	CP Extension	Granted 06/07/1983
	BMPFT-19831212OP	CP Extension	Granted 02/23/1984
	BPFT-19860602TD	Replace Expired CP	Granted 08/20/1986
	BLFT-19861201TD	License to Cover	Granted 01/14/1987
	BTCFT-19870701TE	Transfer of Control	Granted 08/25/1987
	BPFT-19870527TC	Major Modification-amend	Granted 09/21/1987
	BLFT-19890321TC	License to Cover	Granted 03/27/1989
	BRFT-19901203TB	Renewal	Granted 03/15/1991
	BPFT-19920219TB	Major Modification-amend	Granted 07/14/1992
	BLFT-19940112TA	License to Cover	Granted 02/15/1994
	BTCFT-19960403HH	Transfer of Control	Granted 04/10/1996
	BRFT-19961125B3	Renewal	Granted 03/26/1997
	BPFT-19970212TS	Modification	Granted 04/10/1997
	BLFT-19970502TA	License to Cover	Granted 07/23/1997
	BLSTA-19980407AAA	Special Temporary Authority	Granted 04/23/1998
	0000125818	Renewal	Granted 03/22/2021
	0000125816	Renewal	Granted 03/22/2021
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