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WGAR-FM

CLEVELAND OH

FULL-SERVICE FM

Channel 258 (99.5 MHz)
RDS PI Code: 1491
RadioDNS: FM HD1

IHM LICENSES, LLC
7136 S. YALE AVENUE
SUITE 501
TULSA OK 74136
9186644581
Facility ID: 47740
Licensed
HD Radio digital hybrid

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FRN: 0014042816

L2C 0000218165

Granted

07/27/2023

CPA 0000120984

Granted

11/16/2020

CP 0000120984

Superceded

10/15/2020

ML BLH-19850809KF

Granted

10/16/1985

ML BMLH-19810227AF

Granted

05/07/1981

REC Application ID: 28193 (eLMS)
Record Type: Full Service FM
Application Purpose: Modify License
FRN: 0014042816
Community of license: CLEVELAND, OH
Channel: 258B (99.5)
NAD83 Coordinates: 41 22' 18.1" N / 81 43' 3.4" W
REC measured distance to Canada: 61.7 km - bearing 327.2
Elevation: 335 m AMSL

	Horiz	Vert
Effective Radiated Power (kW)	50	50
Maximum Effective Radiated Power: (kW)	0	0
Radiation center above average terrain	152 m	152 m
Radiation center-height above ground:	87 m	87 m
Radiation center-above mean sea level:	422 m	422 m

Non-Directional Antenna
Public Notice Comments: MODIFICATION OF LICENSE TO INSTALL NEW TRANSMISSION SYSTEM. LICENSE EXPIRES 10-1-82.

CALL SIGN HISTORY

WKSW - 00/00/0000 (CDBS)
WGAR-FM - 07/16/1984 (CDBS)
Where this call sign has been:
07/01/1922 - .833 kHz in FORT SMITH AR RSB
07/31/1931 - .1450 kHz in CLEVELAND OH RSB - now WHKW
00/00/0000 on 1220 in CLEVELAND OH - now WHKW (CDBS)

TRANSLATORS/BOOSTERS/SATELLITES
1.	W266CJ		BEACHWOOD OH

PAST ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY FOR LICENSEE
07/22/2020	Consent Decree

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RadioDNS
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APPLICATION HISTORY

	BLH-19780912AE	License to Cover	Granted 05/29/1979
	BRH-19790530ZE	Renewal	Granted 09/21/1979
	BMLH-19810227AF	Modify License	Granted 05/07/1981
	BRH-19820601ZC	Renewal	Granted 09/15/1982
	BPH-19840813AF	Modification	Granted 09/14/1984
	BLH-19850809KF	Modify License	Granted 10/16/1985
	BRH-19890525UT	Renewal	Granted 09/26/1989
	BRH-19960522YB	Renewal	Granted 09/27/1996
From: NATIONWIDE COMMUNICATIONS INC.
To: NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
	BALH-19971105ET	Assign License/CP	Granted 11/24/1997
From: NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
To: CITICASTERS CO.
	BALH-19971113EN	Assign License/CP	Granted 07/23/1998
From: CITICASTERS CO.
To: THE CLEAR CHANNEL TRUST II, CHARLES
	BALH-19990210HI	Assign License/CP	Granted 04/29/1999
From: SHAREHOLDERS OF JACOR COMMUNICATION
To: CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC
	BTCH-19981016FM	Transfer of Control	Granted 04/29/1999
From: CITICASTERS LICENSES, INC.
To: CITICASTERS LICENSES, INC.
	BALH-20001214AGW	Assign License/CP	Granted 01/04/2001
From: CITICASTERS LICENSES, INC. (OLD)
To: CITICASTERS LICENSES, INC. (NEW)
	BALH-20011214AHP	Assign License/CP	Granted 12/28/2001
From: CBS RADIO HOLDINGS INC.
To: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.
	BALH-20021218AIV	Assign License/CP	Granted 12/26/2002
	BRH-20040601ARJ	Renewal	Granted 09/20/2004
	-20060602ACA	Experimental Permit	Granted 06/23/2006
	BDNH-20060823ADB	Digital Notification	Pending 08/30/2006
	BDNH-20060823ADB	Digital Notification	Pending 08/30/2006
From: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.
To: ALOHA STATION TRUST, LLC
	BALH-20070619AHX	Assign License/CP	Granted 01/08/2008
From: SHAREHOLDERS OF CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
To: STOCKHOLDERS OF BT TRIPLE CROWN MERGER CO., INC.
	BTCH-20061212BDG	Transfer of Control	Granted 01/08/2008
From: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.
To: CITICASTERS LICENSES, INC.
	BALH-20081201DIW	Assign License/CP	Granted 12/09/2008
From: JACOR COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
To: CLEAR CHANNEL HOLDINGS, INC.
	BTCH-20091203ADQ	Transfer of Control	Granted 12/18/2009
	BRH-20120531AIJ	Renewal	Granted 09/25/2012
From: CITICASTERS LICENSES, INC.
To: CITICASTERS LICENSES, INC., AS DEBTOR IN POSSESSION
	BALH-20180319AXC	Assign License/CP	Granted 04/11/2018
From: CITICASTERS LICENSES, INC., AS DEBTOR IN POSSESSION
To: CITICASTERS LICENSES, INC.
	BALH-20181009AVN	Assign License/CP	Granted 04/24/2019
	0000115007	Renewal	Granted 11/09/2020
	0000120984	Const Permit-Amendment	Granted 11/16/2020
	0000218165	License to Cover	Granted 07/27/2023
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IMPORTED LETTERS

Imported Letter	BLH-19850809KF	11/12/1985
History card		01/01/1980