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WIAT
BIRMINGHAM AL
DIGITAL TV STATION
CBS
Channel 30 (Virtual 42)
Nexstar Media Inc.
545 E. John Carpenter Freeway
Suite 700
Irving TX 75062
9723738800
Facility ID: 5360
Licensed
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Correspondence
Enforcement History
FRN: 0009961889
  
0000198139 ATSC3 Granted 08/25/2022
REC Application ID: 5304262 (LMS)
Record Type: Digital TV (DTV) Station
Application Purpose: License to Cover
Channel: 30
Expiration Date: 04/01/2029
ATSC3 Information
Format Carried On
ATSC 1This Facility
ATSC 3 (NextGen) WTTO HOMEWOOD AL
SITE # 1
TV Zone: : 2
NAD83 Coordinates: 33 29' 2.0" N / 86 48' 21.0" W
Antenna Structure Registration Number: 1037278
Elevation: 279.0 m AMSL
Antenna Type: Dielectric TFU-26ETT/VP-R 4C150
Antenna Polarization: Elliptical
Effective Radiated Power: 1000kW
Maximum Antenna Power Gain: 14.80 dB
Radiation center-above mean sea level: 615.0
Radiation center above average terrain 419.7
Overall antenna height above ground: 345.6
Directional Antenna:
Antenna System ID: 1009973
Rad Field dB ERP Rad Field dB ERP Rad Field dB ERP
00.961-0.3 923.521 1200.284-10.9 80.656 2400.9960.0 992.016
100.966-0.3 933.156 1300.343-9.3 117.649 2500.9970.0 994.009
200.970-0.3 940.900 1400.397-8.0 157.609 2600.983-0.1 966.289
300.974-0.2 948.676 1500.416-7.6 173.056 2700.974-0.2 948.676
400.984-0.1 968.256 1600.397-8.0 157.609 2800.970-0.3 940.900
500.9970.0 994.009 1700.343-9.3 117.649 2900.966-0.3 933.156
600.9960.0 992.016 1800.284-10.9 80.656 3000.961-0.3 923.521
700.949-0.5 900.601 1900.310-10.2 96.100 3100.956-0.4 913.936
800.836-1.6 698.896 2000.462-6.7 213.444 3200.954-0.4 910.116
900.661-3.6 436.921 2100.661-3.6 436.921 3300.954-0.4 910.116
1000.462-6.7 213.444 2200.836-1.6 698.896 3400.954-0.4 910.116
1100.310-10.2 96.100 2300.949-0.5 900.601 3500.956-0.4 913.936
Additional Azimuths:
Rad Field dB ERP Rad Field dB ERP Rad Field dB ERP
551.0000.0 1000.000 1160.278-11.1 77.284 1830.278-11.1 77.284
0000191819 Granted 06/10/2022
0000168868 Granted 12/01/2021
0000004778 Received 10/02/2015
REC Application ID: 5037566 (LMS)
Record Type: Digital TV (DTV) Station
Application Purpose: Ancillary Service Report (Form 317)
Channel: 30
Expiration Date: 04/01/2021
SITE # 1
TV Zone: : 2
NAD83 Coordinates: 33 29' 4.8" N / 86 48' 25.2" W
Antenna Structure Registration Number: 1226663
Elevation: 288.6 m AMSL
Antenna Type: DIE TFU-30GTH-R 4C200
Antenna Polarization: Horizontal
Effective Radiated Power: 1000kW
Maximum Antenna Power Gain: 17.16 dB
Radiation center-above mean sea level: 615.0
Radiation center above average terrain 426
Overall antenna height above ground: 335.9
Directional Antenna:
Antenna System ID: 43265
Rad Field dB ERP Rad Field dB ERP Rad Field dB ERP
01.0000.0 1000.000 1200.424-7.5 179.776 2400.424-7.5 179.776
100.988-0.1 976.144 1300.436-7.2 190.096 2500.447-7.0 199.809
200.957-0.4 915.849 1400.486-6.3 236.196 2600.495-6.1 245.025
300.924-0.7 853.776 1500.568-4.9 322.624 2700.563-5.0 316.969
400.892-1.0 795.664 1600.660-3.6 435.600 2800.642-3.8 412.164
500.854-1.4 729.316 1700.732-2.7 535.824 2900.725-2.8 525.625
600.799-1.9 638.401 1800.759-2.4 576.081 3000.799-1.9 638.401
700.725-2.8 525.625 1900.732-2.7 535.824 3100.854-1.4 729.316
800.642-3.8 412.164 2000.660-3.6 435.600 3200.892-1.0 795.664
900.563-5.0 316.969 2100.568-4.9 322.624 3300.924-0.7 853.776
1000.495-6.1 245.025 2200.486-6.3 236.196 3400.957-0.4 915.849
1100.447-7.0 199.809 2300.436-7.2 190.096 3500.988-0.1 976.144
BMPCDT-20110520ACS Granted 06/09/2011
BLCDT-20021219AAV Granted 05/02/2003
BEPCDT-20021021ABF Granted 11/19/2002
BEPCDT-20020304AFE Granted 04/23/2002
BMPCDT-20011219AAB Granted 03/14/2002
BPCDT-19991025ADL Granted 10/25/2000
BLCT-19961001UP Granted 01/23/1998
BPCT-19960419KF Granted 08/26/1996
BLCT-19841114KH Granted 06/27/1985
BPCT-19820825KF Granted 11/10/1982
BROADCAST AUXILIARY/REMOTE PICK-UP/STL
KPH499 450.1500 2075 GOLDEN CREST DR
KPH499 455.1500 2075 GOLDEN CREST DR
KA74939 2025.5000~2109.5000
WLF437 7000.0000~7025.0000 295 SNOW DRIVE
WLG950 7075.0000~7100.0000 295 SNOW DRIVE
CALL SIGN HISTORY
WBMG - 00/00/0000 (CDBS)
WIAT - 02/01/1998 (CDBS)
WIAT - 00/00/0000 (LMS)
Where this call sign has been:
08/01/1922 - .833 kHz in TARKIO MO RSB
PERIODS OF SILENCE
Dates   Reason # Days
02/17/2009~
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APPLICATION HISTORY
Public Notice Details BTC-19781213LC Transfer of Control Granted
12/26/1978
Public Notice Details BRCT-19781201KH Renewal Granted
05/11/1979
  BRCT-19811201KL Renewal Granted
03/23/1982
Public Notice Details BPCT-19820825KF Modification Granted
11/10/1982
Public Notice Details BPCT-19840418KI Replace Expired CP Granted
04/30/1984
Public Notice Details BPCT-19841126KE Replace Expired CP Granted
12/07/1984
Public Notice Details BLCT-19841114KH License to Cover Granted
06/27/1985
Public Notice Details BRCT-19861201LR Renewal Granted
03/12/1987
Public Notice Details BTCCT-19940110KK Transfer of Control Granted
01/27/1994
Public Notice Details BRCT-19911126KN Renewal Granted
02/09/1995
Public Notice Details BTCCT-19941107KM Transfer of Control Granted
04/10/1995
Public Notice Details BPCT-19960419KF Modification Granted
08/26/1996
Public Notice Details BTCCT-19960730KF Transfer of Control Granted
12/10/1996
Public Notice Details BRCT-19961202KV Renewal Granted
04/29/1997
Public Notice Details BTCCT-19970915XC Transfer of Control Granted
10/20/1997
Public Notice Details BTCCT-19970915XA Transfer of Control Granted
10/20/1997
Public Notice Details BLCT-19961001UP License to Cover Granted
01/23/1998
Public Notice Details BTCCT-19990208IC Transfer of Control Granted
04/13/1999
Public Notice Details BALCT-20000211AAJ Assign License/CP Granted
03/07/2000
Public Notice Details BTCCT-20000412ACN Transfer of Control Granted
04/27/2000
Public Notice Details BPCDT-19991025ADL Modification Granted
10/25/2000
Public Notice Details BALCT-20010913AAP Assign License/CP Granted
10/02/2001
Public Notice Details BMPCDT-20011219AAB Modification Granted
03/14/2002
Public Notice Details BEPCDT-20020304AFE CP Extension Granted
04/23/2002
Public Notice Details BEPCDT-20021021ABF CP Extension Granted
11/19/2002
Public Notice Details BALCT-20021127ACE Assign License/CP Granted
12/16/2002
Public Notice Details BLCDT-20021219AAV License to Cover Granted
05/02/2003
  License to cover construction permit no: BMPCDT-20011219AAB, callsign WIAT.
  Granted : 2003-05-02 00:00:00 Original App.
  Granted : 2003-05-02 00:00:00
  Granted : 2014-09-23 13:31:03
  Granted : 2014-09-24 13:09:51
  Granted : 2014-09-24 18:35:54
  Granted : 2014-10-07 15:31:20
  Granted : 2014-10-07 17:18:38
Public Notice Details BAFCDT-20031126AKX Ancillary Fee Received
11/28/2003
Transaction log data BAFCDT-20041129ARU Ancillary Fee Received
11/30/2004
Public Notice Details BRCT-20041201BFX Renewal Granted
03/31/2005
Transaction log data BAFCDT-20051130BBH Ancillary Fee Received
12/01/2005
Public Notice Details BALCT-20060508ACC Assign License/CP Granted
06/23/2006
Public Notice Details BALCT-20060817ADP Assign License/CP Granted
10/06/2006
Transaction log data BAFCDT-20061130AOQ Ancillary Fee Received
12/01/2006
Public Notice Details BTCCT-20070103ABE Transfer of Control Granted
01/08/2007
Public Notice Details BTCCT-20070604ABE Transfer of Control Granted
06/21/2007
Public Notice Details BTCCT-20070927AEL Transfer of Control Granted
10/11/2007
Public Notice Details BTCCT-20071109ACF Transfer of Control Granted
11/16/2007
Transaction log data BAFCDT-20071203AFQ Ancillary Fee Received
12/04/2007
  BLSTA-20081003ADA Special Temporary Authority Granted
10/27/2008
Transaction log data BAFCDT-20081107ACS Ancillary Fee Received
11/10/2008
Public Notice Details BALCDT-20090717ABX Assign License/CP Granted
07/24/2009
Public Notice Details BALCDT-20090904AAI Assign License/CP Granted
09/28/2009
  - Administrative Update Pending
10/07/2009
Public Notice Details BAFCDT-20091201AKP Ancillary Fee Received
12/02/2009
  - Silent Notification Dismissed
03/08/2010
Public Notice Details BTCCDT-20091118AAC Transfer of Control Granted
03/12/2010
  - Administrative Update Pending
03/16/2010
Public Notice Details BDRTCDT-20100323AHF DTV Replacement Translator Granted
04/05/2010
Public Notice Details BAFCDT-20101129AGO Ancillary Fee Received
11/30/2010
  - Administrative Update Pending
01/06/2011
Public Notice Details BMPCDT-20110520ACS Modification Granted
06/09/2011
Transaction log data BAFCDT-20111110AHN Ancillary Fee Received
11/14/2011
Public Notice Details BALCDT-20120511ACC Assign License/CP Granted
10/02/2012
Transaction log data BAFCDT-20121120AEE Ancillary Fee Received
11/21/2012
Public Notice Details BTCCDT-20130516AJH Transfer of Control Granted
06/04/2013
Transaction log data BAFCDT-20131113ASM Ancillary Fee Received
11/14/2013
Public Notice Details BRCDT-20121203AVG Renewal Granted
10/10/2014
Transaction log data BAFCDT-20141110ABD Ancillary Fee Received
11/12/2014
  - Administrative Update Pending
02/02/2015
Transaction log data 0000004778 Ancillary Service Report Received
10/02/2015
Transaction log data 0000021851 Administrative Update Received
02/03/2017
Transaction log data 0000124293 Administrative Update Received
10/08/2020
Transaction log data 0000129051 Renewal Granted
04/02/2021
Transaction log data 0000143814 Administrative Update Received
04/21/2021
Transaction log data 0000168868 Modify License Granted
12/01/2021
Transaction log data 0000191819 Modification of License-ATSC3 Granted
06/10/2022
Transaction log data 0000198139 License to Cover Granted
08/25/2022
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