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WCFE-TV

PLATTSBURGH NY

DIGITAL TV STATION

PBS

Channel 36 (Virtual 57)

MOUNTAIN LAKE PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL
1 SESAME STREET
PLATTSBURGH NY 12901
5185639770
Facility ID: 46755
Licensed

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Correspondence
FRN: 0003459989

0000151174

Granted

07/01/2021

0000151172

Granted

07/01/2021

REC Application ID: 5240737 (LMS)
Record Type: Digital TV (DTV) Station
Application Purpose: License to Cover
Channel: 36
Expiration Date: 06/01/2023

SITE # 1

TV Zone: : 2
NAD83 Coordinates: 44 41' 43.0" N / 73 52' 59.0" W
Antenna Structure Registration Number: 1003308
Elevation: 1112.5 m AMSL
Antenna Type: ERI ETU-P3L5-38/57
Antenna Polarization: Horizontal
Effective Radiated Power: 67.0kW
Maximum Antenna Power Gain: 12.85 dB
Radiation center-above mean sea level: 1240.5
Radiation center above average terrain 741.7
Overall antenna height above ground: 135.9
Directional Antenna:
Antenna System ID: 1001386

Rad	Field	dB	ERP	Rad	Field	dB	ERP	Rad	Field	dB	ERP
0	0.830	-1.6	46.156	120	0.830	-1.6	46.156	240	0.070	-23.1	0.328
10	0.980	-0.2	64.347	130	0.810	-1.8	43.959	250	0.060	-24.4	0.241
20	0.980	-0.2	64.347	140	0.920	-0.7	56.709	260	0.110	-19.2	0.811
30	0.840	-1.5	47.275	150	0.990	-0.1	65.667	270	0.250	-12.0	4.188
40	0.810	-1.8	43.959	160	0.980	-0.2	64.347	280	0.490	-6.2	16.087
50	0.920	-0.7	56.709	170	0.930	-0.6	57.948	290	0.680	-3.3	30.981
60	0.990	-0.1	65.667	180	0.820	-1.7	45.051	300	0.820	-1.7	45.051
70	0.920	-0.7	56.709	190	0.680	-3.3	30.981	310	0.930	-0.6	57.948
80	0.810	-1.8	43.959	200	0.490	-6.2	16.087	320	0.980	-0.2	64.347
90	0.830	-1.6	46.156	210	0.250	-12.0	4.188	330	0.990	-0.1	65.667
100	0.980	-0.2	64.347	220	0.110	-19.2	0.811	340	0.920	-0.7	56.709
110	0.980	-0.2	64.347	230	0.060	-24.4	0.241	350	0.810	-1.8	43.959
Additional Azimuths:
Rad	Field	dB	ERP	Rad	Field	dB	ERP	Rad	Field	dB	ERP
15	1.000	0.0	67.000	105	1.000	0.0	67.000

0000129968

Granted

01/15/2021

0000116545

Granted

06/25/2020

0000034025

Granted

03/15/2018

0000025265

Granted

06/30/2017

0000004800

Received

10/05/2015

REC Application ID: 5037594 (LMS)
Record Type: Digital TV (DTV) Station
Application Purpose: Ancillary Service Report (Form 317)
Channel: 38
Expiration Date: 06/01/2023

SITE # 1

TV Zone: : 2
NAD83 Coordinates: 44 41' 43.0" N / 73 52' 59.0" W
Antenna Structure Registration Number: 1003308
Elevation: 1112.5 m AMSL
Antenna Type: ERI ETU-P3L5-38/57
Antenna Polarization: Horizontal
Effective Radiated Power: 55kW
Maximum Antenna Power Gain: 15.137 dB
Radiation center-above mean sea level: 1237.5
Radiation center above average terrain 737
Overall antenna height above ground: 135.9
Directional Antenna:
Antenna System ID: 84494

Rad	Field	dB	ERP	Rad	Field	dB	ERP	Rad	Field	dB	ERP
0	0.810	-1.8	36.086	120	0.800	-1.9	35.200	240	0.070	-23.1	0.270
10	0.930	-0.6	47.570	130	0.810	-1.8	36.086	250	0.060	-24.4	0.198
20	0.920	-0.7	46.552	140	0.920	-0.7	46.552	260	0.100	-20.0	0.550
30	0.780	-2.2	33.462	150	0.990	-0.1	53.906	270	0.200	-14.0	2.200
40	0.770	-2.3	32.610	160	0.960	-0.4	50.688	280	0.440	-7.1	10.648
50	0.870	-1.2	41.630	170	0.900	-0.9	44.550	290	0.640	-3.9	22.528
60	0.940	-0.5	48.598	180	0.770	-2.3	32.610	300	0.770	-2.3	32.610
70	0.870	-1.2	41.630	190	0.640	-3.9	22.528	310	0.900	-0.9	44.550
80	0.770	-2.3	32.610	200	0.440	-7.1	10.648	320	0.970	-0.3	51.750
90	0.790	-2.0	34.326	210	0.210	-13.6	2.426	330	1.000	0.0	55.000
100	0.920	-0.7	46.552	220	0.100	-20.0	0.550	340	0.930	-0.6	47.570
110	0.930	-0.6	47.570	230	0.060	-24.4	0.198	350	0.820	-1.7	36.982

BPEDT-20080617ABV

Dismissed

03/20/2012

BPET-20080130AJG

Dismissed

02/04/2010

BLEDT-20080311ABG

Granted

09/03/2009

BPEDT-20080130AJH

Granted

03/03/2008

BLET-20051025AAP

Granted

01/24/2008

BLEDT-20050920ABC

Granted

01/24/2008

BLET-20051025AAP

Superceded

04/13/2007

BLEDT-20050920ABC

Superceded

01/12/2006

BPET-20040414ADB

Granted

11/30/2004

BPET-20040414ADB

Superceded

10/04/2004

BMPEDT-20040420AAM

Granted

09/23/2004

BMPEDT-20040305ABY

Granted

08/10/2004

BEPEDT-20030908ADY

Granted

02/05/2004

BEPEDT-20030228ABX

Granted

05/08/2003

BPEDT-20000427ACT

Granted

04/23/2002

BPEDT-20000427ACT

Superceded

08/01/2001

BLET-19881102KE

Granted

12/21/1988

BPET-19860929KF

Granted

11/17/1986

BLET-19840723KT

Granted

11/30/1984

BPET-19830228KJ

Granted

05/24/1983

BMLET-19801021KG

Granted

12/10/1980

BROADCAST AUXILIARY/REMOTE PICK-UP/STL
KPG384	455.0100	TOM MILLER RD & INTERSTATE 87 SOIUTH
WPNK721	6925.0000~6950.0000	Between Averill Peak and Lyon Mountain
WBS312	7050.0000~7075.0000	TOM MILLER RD & INTERSTATE 87 SOUTH
KR7813	7100.0000~7125.0000

CALL SIGN HISTORY

WCFE - 00/00/0000 (CDBS)
WCFE-TV - 07/12/1980 (CDBS)
WCFE-TV - 00/00/0000 (LMS)
Where this call sign has been:
11/29/1989 on 91.9 in PLATTSBURGH NY - now WCEL (CDBS)

PERIODS OF SILENCE

Dates	Reason	# Days
04/18/2007~
04/18/2007~09/27/2007		162
06/27/2013~07/23/2013		26

Applications

DTV Transition

TV Repack

Childrens TV

APPLICATION HISTORY

	BRCET-19800505KF	Chg Remote Control Point	Granted 07/22/1980
	BMLET-19801021KG	Modify License	Granted 12/10/1980
	BRET-19810130KE	Renewal	Granted 05/29/1981
	BPET-19830228KJ	Modification	Granted 05/24/1983
	BRET-19840131KH	Renewal	Granted 05/23/1984
	BMPET-19840514KF	Replace Expired CP	Granted 06/01/1984
	BLET-19840723KT	License to Cover	Granted 11/30/1984
	BPET-19860929KF	Modification	Granted 11/17/1986
	BLET-19881102KE	License to Cover	Granted 12/21/1988
	BRET-19890201KH	Renewal	Granted 05/25/1989
	BRET-19940128KE	Renewal	Granted 05/31/1994
	BRET-19990201KG	Renewal	Granted 05/27/1999
	BPEDT-20000427ACT	Modification	Granted 04/23/2002
	BEPEDT-20030228ABX	CP Extension	Granted 05/08/2003
	BEPEDT-20030908ADY	CP Extension	Granted 02/05/2004
	BMPEDT-20040305ABY	Modification	Granted 08/10/2004
	BMPEDT-20040420AAM	Modification	Granted 09/23/2004
	BAFEDT-20041123AKA	Ancillary Fee	Received 11/24/2004
	BPET-20040414ADB	Modification	Granted 11/30/2004
	BAFEDT-20051102AAI	Ancillary Fee	Received 11/03/2005
	BAFEDT-20061129AIJ	Ancillary Fee	Received 11/30/2006
	BSTA-20070216AAJ	Special Temporary Authority	Dismissed 04/20/2007
	BLSTA-20070426ADQ	Remain Silent Authority	Granted 05/08/2007
	BLSTA-20070426ADR	Remain Silent Authority	Granted 05/08/2007
	-	Resume Operations	Granted 10/19/2007
	BAFEDT-20071113AIX	Ancillary Fee	Received 11/14/2007
	BRET-20070125ADF	Renewal	Granted 01/14/2008
	BRET-20070125ADF	Amendment	Amendment Received 01/15/2008
	BLET-20051025AAP	License to Cover	Granted 01/24/2008
	BLEDT-20050920ABC	License to Cover	Granted 01/24/2008
	BPEDT-20080130AJH	Modification	Granted 03/03/2008
	BAFEDT-20081121AIN	Ancillary Fee	Received 11/24/2008
	BLEDT-20080311ABG	License to Cover	Granted 09/03/2009
	BAFEDT-20091026ACJ	Ancillary Fee	Received 10/27/2009
	BPET-20080130AJG	Modification	Dismissed 02/04/2010
	BAFEDT-20101015ABE	Ancillary Fee	Received 10/18/2010
	BAFEDT-20111021AAC	Ancillary Fee	Received 10/24/2011
	BPEDT-20080617ABV	Modification	Dismissed 03/20/2012
	BAFEDT-20121017AAQ	Ancillary Fee	Received 10/18/2012
	-	Silent Notification	Granted 07/08/2013
	-	Resume Operations	Granted 07/29/2013
	BAFEDT-20131017AEK	Ancillary Fee	Received 10/18/2013
	BAFEDT-20141008AAF	Ancillary Fee	Received 10/09/2014
	BREDT-20150122AAN	Renewal	Granted 06/15/2015
	0000004800	Ancillary Service Report	Received 10/05/2015
	0000004799	Administrative Update	Received 10/05/2015
	0000011031	Reduced Power Notification	Received 06/07/2016
	0000011366	Resume Operations	Received 06/24/2016
	0000017386	Ancillary Service Report	Received 11/15/2016
	0000025265	Modify License	Granted 06/30/2017
	0000033786	Ancillary Service Report	Received 10/16/2017
	0000034025	Modify License	Granted 03/15/2018
	0000087629	Special Temporary Authority-legal	Granted 12/03/2019
	0000116545	Construction Permit	Granted 06/25/2020
	0000116511	CP Extension	Granted 06/25/2020
	0000116546	Special Temporary Authority-legal	Granted 07/02/2020
	0000129969	Tolling	Granted 01/05/2021
	0000129968	Extension Request	Granted 01/15/2021
	0000151172	License to Cover	Granted 07/01/2021
	0000151174	License to Cover	Granted 07/01/2021
	0000208997	Renewal	Granted 05/10/2023
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IMPORTED LETTERS

History card

01/01/1980