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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
View Public File
Correspondence
FRN: 0003459989
  
0000151174 AUX 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
00.830-1.6 46.156 1200.830-1.6 46.156 2400.070-23.1 0.328
100.980-0.2 64.347 1300.810-1.8 43.959 2500.060-24.4 0.241
200.980-0.2 64.347 1400.920-0.7 56.709 2600.110-19.2 0.811
300.840-1.5 47.275 1500.990-0.1 65.667 2700.250-12.0 4.188
400.810-1.8 43.959 1600.980-0.2 64.347 2800.490-6.2 16.087
500.920-0.7 56.709 1700.930-0.6 57.948 2900.680-3.3 30.981
600.990-0.1 65.667 1800.820-1.7 45.051 3000.820-1.7 45.051
700.920-0.7 56.709 1900.680-3.3 30.981 3100.930-0.6 57.948
800.810-1.8 43.959 2000.490-6.2 16.087 3200.980-0.2 64.347
900.830-1.6 46.156 2100.250-12.0 4.188 3300.990-0.1 65.667
1000.980-0.2 64.347 2200.110-19.2 0.811 3400.920-0.7 56.709
1100.980-0.2 64.347 2300.060-24.4 0.241 3500.810-1.8 43.959
Additional Azimuths:
Rad Field dB ERP Rad Field dB ERP Rad Field dB ERP
151.0000.0 67.000 1051.0000.0 67.000
0000129968 Granted 01/15/2021
0000116545 AUX 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
00.810-1.8 36.086 1200.800-1.9 35.200 2400.070-23.1 0.270
100.930-0.6 47.570 1300.810-1.8 36.086 2500.060-24.4 0.198
200.920-0.7 46.552 1400.920-0.7 46.552 2600.100-20.0 0.550
300.780-2.2 33.462 1500.990-0.1 53.906 2700.200-14.0 2.200
400.770-2.3 32.610 1600.960-0.4 50.688 2800.440-7.1 10.648
500.870-1.2 41.630 1700.900-0.9 44.550 2900.640-3.9 22.528
600.940-0.5 48.598 1800.770-2.3 32.610 3000.770-2.3 32.610
700.870-1.2 41.630 1900.640-3.9 22.528 3100.900-0.9 44.550
800.770-2.3 32.610 2000.440-7.1 10.648 3200.970-0.3 51.750
900.790-2.0 34.326 2100.210-13.6 2.426 3301.0000.0 55.000
1000.920-0.7 46.552 2200.100-20.0 0.550 3400.930-0.6 47.570
1100.930-0.6 47.570 2300.060-24.4 0.198 3500.820-1.7 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
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APPLICATION HISTORY
Public Notice Details BRCET-19800505KF Chg Remote Control Point Granted
07/22/1980
Public Notice Details BMLET-19801021KG Modify License Granted
12/10/1980
Public Notice Details BRET-19810130KE Renewal Granted
05/29/1981
Public Notice Details BPET-19830228KJ Modification Granted
05/24/1983
Public Notice Details BRET-19840131KH Renewal Granted
05/23/1984
Public Notice Details BMPET-19840514KF Replace Expired CP Granted
06/01/1984
Public Notice Details BLET-19840723KT License to Cover Granted
11/30/1984
Public Notice Details BPET-19860929KF Modification Granted
11/17/1986
Public Notice Details BLET-19881102KE License to Cover Granted
12/21/1988
Public Notice Details BRET-19890201KH Renewal Granted
05/25/1989
Public Notice Details BRET-19940128KE Renewal Granted
05/31/1994
Public Notice Details BRET-19990201KG Renewal Granted
05/27/1999
Public Notice Details BPEDT-20000427ACT Modification Granted
04/23/2002
  Minor change in licensed facilities, callsign WCFE-TV.
  Superceded : 2001-08-01 13:21:38 Original App.
  Granted : 2002-04-23 00:00:00
  Granted : 2014-09-18 20:04:17
  Granted : 2014-09-23 14:47:57
  Granted : 2014-09-24 12:36:56
  Granted : 2014-09-24 18:28:21
  Granted : 2014-10-07 15:28:47
  Granted : 2014-10-07 17:16:42
Public Notice Details BEPEDT-20030228ABX CP Extension Granted
05/08/2003
Public Notice Details BEPEDT-20030908ADY CP Extension Granted
02/05/2004
Public Notice Details BMPEDT-20040305ABY Modification Granted
08/10/2004
Public Notice Details BMPEDT-20040420AAM Modification Granted
09/23/2004
Transaction log data BAFEDT-20041123AKA Ancillary Fee Received
11/24/2004
Public Notice Details BPET-20040414ADB Modification Granted
11/30/2004
Transaction log data BAFEDT-20051102AAI Ancillary Fee Received
11/03/2005
Transaction log data 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
Transaction log data BAFEDT-20071113AIX Ancillary Fee Received
11/14/2007
Public Notice Details BRET-20070125ADF Renewal Granted
01/14/2008
Public Notice Details BRET-20070125ADF Amendment Amendment Received
01/15/2008
Public Notice Details BLET-20051025AAP License to Cover Granted
01/24/2008
Public Notice Details BLEDT-20050920ABC License to Cover Granted
01/24/2008
Public Notice Details BPEDT-20080130AJH Modification Granted
03/03/2008
Transaction log data BAFEDT-20081121AIN Ancillary Fee Received
11/24/2008
Public Notice Details BLEDT-20080311ABG License to Cover Granted
09/03/2009
Public Notice Details BAFEDT-20091026ACJ Ancillary Fee Received
10/27/2009
Public Notice Details BPET-20080130AJG Modification Dismissed
02/04/2010
Public Notice Details BAFEDT-20101015ABE Ancillary Fee Received
10/18/2010
Transaction log data BAFEDT-20111021AAC Ancillary Fee Received
10/24/2011
Public Notice Details BPEDT-20080617ABV Modification Dismissed
03/20/2012
Transaction log data BAFEDT-20121017AAQ Ancillary Fee Received
10/18/2012
  - Silent Notification Granted
07/08/2013
  - Resume Operations Granted
07/29/2013
Transaction log data BAFEDT-20131017AEK Ancillary Fee Received
10/18/2013
Transaction log data BAFEDT-20141008AAF Ancillary Fee Received
10/09/2014
Public Notice Details BREDT-20150122AAN Renewal Granted
06/15/2015
Transaction log data 0000004800 Ancillary Service Report Received
10/05/2015
Transaction log data 0000004799 Administrative Update Received
10/05/2015
Transaction log data 0000011031 Reduced Power Notification Received
06/07/2016
Transaction log data 0000011366 Resume Operations Received
06/24/2016
Transaction log data 0000017386 Ancillary Service Report Received
11/15/2016
Transaction log data 0000025265 Modify License Granted
06/30/2017
Transaction log data 0000033786 Ancillary Service Report Received
10/16/2017
Transaction log data 0000034025 Modify License Granted
03/15/2018
Transaction log data 0000087629 Special Temporary Authority-legal Granted
12/03/2019
Transaction log data 0000116545 Construction Permit Granted
06/25/2020
Transaction log data 0000116511 CP Extension Granted
06/25/2020
Transaction log data 0000116546 Special Temporary Authority-legal Granted
07/02/2020
Transaction log data 0000129969 Tolling Granted
01/05/2021
Transaction log data 0000129968 Extension Request Granted
01/15/2021
Transaction log data 0000151172 License to Cover Granted
07/01/2021
Transaction log data 0000151174 License to Cover Granted
07/01/2021
Transaction log data 0000208997 Renewal Granted
05/10/2023
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