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WKAR-TV
EAST LANSING MI
DIGITAL TV STATION
PBS
Channel 33 (Virtual 23)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
WKAR-AM/FM/TV
404 WILSON RD, ROOM 212
EAST LANSING MI 48824
5178844700
Facility ID: 6104
Licensed
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Correspondence
FRN: 0007619026
  
0000246053 Granted 06/20/2024
REC Application ID: 5448172 (LMS)
Record Type: Digital TV (DTV) Station
Application Purpose: Extension Request (Experimental Permit)
Channel: 35
Expiration Date: 12/19/2024
SITE # 1
TV Zone: : 1
NAD83 Coordinates: 42 42' 6.9" N / 84 24' 47.8" W
Antenna Structure Registration Number: 1265362
Elevation: 259.1 m AMSL
Antenna Type: ERI I230ECW-2-23
Antenna Polarization: Elliptical
Effective Radiated Power: 5.5kW
Maximum Antenna Power Gain: 14.36 dB
Radiation center-above mean sea level: 411.5
Radiation center above average terrain 144
Overall antenna height above ground: 313.3
Directional Antenna:
Antenna System ID: 1003205
Antenna Rotation: 230
Rad Field dB ERP Rad Field dB ERP Rad Field dB ERP
00.870-1.2 4.163 1200.270-11.4 0.401 2400.270-11.4 0.401
100.940-0.5 4.860 1300.110-19.2 0.067 2500.500-6.0 1.375
201.0000.0 5.500 1400.090-20.9 0.045 2600.660-3.6 2.396
300.980-0.2 5.282 1500.110-19.2 0.067 2700.790-2.0 3.433
400.940-0.5 4.860 1600.140-17.1 0.108 2800.840-1.5 3.881
500.920-0.7 4.655 1700.190-14.4 0.199 2900.860-1.3 4.068
600.890-1.0 4.357 1800.240-12.4 0.317 3000.890-1.0 4.357
700.860-1.3 4.068 1900.190-14.4 0.199 3100.920-0.7 4.655
800.840-1.5 3.881 2000.140-17.1 0.108 3200.940-0.5 4.860
900.790-2.0 3.433 2100.110-19.2 0.067 3300.980-0.2 5.282
1000.660-3.6 2.396 2200.090-20.9 0.045 3401.0000.0 5.500
1100.500-6.0 1.375 2300.110-19.2 0.067 3500.940-0.5 4.860
0000160325 Granted 05/26/2022
REC Application ID: 5254256 (LMS)
Record Type: Digital TV (DTV) Station
Application Purpose: Extension Request (Experimental Permit)
Channel: 35
Expiration Date: 06/11/2023
SITE # 1
TV Zone: : 1
NAD83 Coordinates: 42 42' 6.9" N / 84 24' 47.8" W
Antenna Structure Registration Number: 1265362
Elevation: 259.1 m AMSL
Antenna Type: ERI I230ECW-2-23
Antenna Polarization: Elliptical
Effective Radiated Power: 5.5kW
Maximum Antenna Power Gain: 14.36 dB
Radiation center-above mean sea level: 411.5
Radiation center above average terrain 144
Overall antenna height above ground: 313.3
Directional Antenna:
Antenna System ID: 1003205
Antenna Rotation: 230.0
Rad Field dB ERP Rad Field dB ERP Rad Field dB ERP
00.870-1.2 4.163 1200.270-11.4 0.401 2400.270-11.4 0.401
100.940-0.5 4.860 1300.110-19.2 0.067 2500.500-6.0 1.375
201.0000.0 5.500 1400.090-20.9 0.045 2600.660-3.6 2.396
300.980-0.2 5.282 1500.110-19.2 0.067 2700.790-2.0 3.433
400.940-0.5 4.860 1600.140-17.1 0.108 2800.840-1.5 3.881
500.920-0.7 4.655 1700.190-14.4 0.199 2900.860-1.3 4.068
600.890-1.0 4.357 1800.240-12.4 0.317 3000.890-1.0 4.357
700.860-1.3 4.068 1900.190-14.4 0.199 3100.920-0.7 4.655
800.840-1.5 3.881 2000.140-17.1 0.108 3200.940-0.5 4.860
900.790-2.0 3.433 2100.110-19.2 0.067 3300.980-0.2 5.282
1000.660-3.6 2.396 2200.090-20.9 0.045 3401.0000.0 5.500
1100.500-6.0 1.375 2300.110-19.2 0.067 3500.940-0.5 4.860
0000118359 Granted 09/25/2020
REC Application ID: 5196807 (LMS)
Record Type: Digital TV (DTV) Station
Application Purpose: Extension Request (Experimental Permit)
Channel: 35
Expiration Date: 09/25/2021
SITE # 1
TV Zone: : 1
NAD83 Coordinates: 42 42' 6.9" N / 84 24' 47.8" W
Antenna Structure Registration Number: 1265362
Elevation: 259.1 m AMSL
Antenna Type: ERI I230ECW-2-23
Antenna Polarization: Elliptical
Effective Radiated Power: 5.5kW
Maximum Antenna Power Gain: 14.36 dB
Radiation center-above mean sea level: 411.5
Radiation center above average terrain 144
Overall antenna height above ground: 313.3
Directional Antenna:
Antenna System ID: 1003205
Antenna Rotation: 230.0
Rad Field dB ERP Rad Field dB ERP Rad Field dB ERP
00.870-1.2 4.163 1200.270-11.4 0.401 2400.270-11.4 0.401
100.940-0.5 4.860 1300.110-19.2 0.067 2500.500-6.0 1.375
201.0000.0 5.500 1400.090-20.9 0.045 2600.660-3.6 2.396
300.980-0.2 5.282 1500.110-19.2 0.067 2700.790-2.0 3.433
400.940-0.5 4.860 1600.140-17.1 0.108 2800.840-1.5 3.881
500.920-0.7 4.655 1700.190-14.4 0.199 2900.860-1.3 4.068
600.890-1.0 4.357 1800.240-12.4 0.317 3000.890-1.0 4.357
700.860-1.3 4.068 1900.190-14.4 0.199 3100.920-0.7 4.655
800.840-1.5 3.881 2000.140-17.1 0.108 3200.940-0.5 4.860
900.790-2.0 3.433 2100.110-19.2 0.067 3300.980-0.2 5.282
1000.660-3.6 2.396 2200.090-20.9 0.045 3401.0000.0 5.500
1100.500-6.0 1.375 2300.110-19.2 0.067 3500.940-0.5 4.860
0000059909 AUX Granted 10/03/2018
0000054990 Granted 07/16/2018
REC Application ID: 5098678 (LMS)
Record Type: Digital TV (DTV) Station
Application Purpose: License to Cover
Channel: 33
Expiration Date: 10/01/2021
SITE # 1
TV Zone: : 1
NAD83 Coordinates: 42 42' 6.9" N / 84 24' 47.8" W
Antenna Structure Registration Number: 1265362
Elevation: 259.1 m AMSL
Antenna Type: ERI ATW19HS4-ETC170-33H
Antenna Polarization: Elliptical
Effective Radiated Power: 376kW
Maximum Antenna Power Gain: 14.36 dB
Radiation center-above mean sea level: 563.4
Radiation center above average terrain 296
Overall antenna height above ground: 313.3
Directional Antenna:
Antenna System ID: 1003839
Rad Field dB ERP Rad Field dB ERP Rad Field dB ERP
00.940-0.5 332.234 1200.218-13.2 17.869 2400.917-0.8 316.174
100.854-1.4 274.223 1300.302-10.4 34.293 2500.905-0.9 307.953
200.733-2.7 202.021 1400.437-7.2 71.804 2600.900-0.9 304.560
300.588-4.6 130.000 1500.588-4.6 130.000 2700.899-0.9 303.884
400.437-7.2 71.804 1600.733-2.7 202.021 2800.900-0.9 304.560
500.302-10.4 34.293 1700.854-1.4 274.223 2900.905-0.9 307.953
600.218-13.2 17.869 1800.940-0.5 332.234 3000.917-0.8 316.174
700.207-13.7 16.111 1900.987-0.1 366.288 3100.936-0.6 329.412
800.232-12.7 20.238 2001.0000.0 376.000 3200.963-0.3 348.691
900.245-12.2 22.569 2100.988-0.1 367.030 3300.988-0.1 367.030
1000.232-12.7 20.238 2200.963-0.3 348.691 3401.0000.0 376.000
1100.207-13.7 16.111 2300.936-0.6 329.412 3500.987-0.1 366.288
0000027882 Granted 08/07/2017
BLEDT-20110817ACE Granted 01/31/2012
BLEDT-20090612ABQ Granted 05/17/2010
BMPEDT-20080620AIJ Granted 08/11/2009
BPEDT-20080314ACE Granted 03/31/2008
BLEDT-20040128AKJ Granted 08/18/2004
BMLET-20040128AKK Granted 08/18/2004
BLEDT-20040128AKJ Superceded 06/09/2004
BEPEDT-20030910AAE Granted 02/04/2004
BEPEDT-20030221AAE Granted 05/09/2003
BPEDT-20000411ABC Granted 09/25/2001
BPEDT-20000411ABC Superceded 09/13/2001
BLET-19790912KF Granted 02/13/1981
BPCT-19781012KG Granted 02/22/1979
BROADCAST AUXILIARY/REMOTE PICK-UP/STL
WRCH984 6950.0000~6975.0000 4101 Dobie Road
KU4781 7025.0000~7050.0000 VIC: LANSING & EAST LANSING, MI
WLJ93 7100.0000~7125.0000 Communication Arts & Science Bldg., Room 259
CALL SIGN HISTORY
WKAR - 00/00/0000 (CDBS)
WKAR-TV - 10/31/1978 (CDBS)
WKAR-TV - 00/00/0000 (LMS)
Where this call sign has been:
09/01/1922 - .1070 kHz in EAST LANSING MI RSB
05/02/1925 - .680 kHz in EAST LANSING MI RSB
04/30/1927 - .1050 kHz in EAST LANSING MI RSB
05/31/1927 - .1300 kHz in EAST LANSING MI RSB
06/30/1927 - .1050 kHz in EAST LANSING MI RSB
11/30/1927 - .1080 kHz in EAST LANSING MI RSB
11/30/1928 - .1210 kHz in EAST LANSING MI RSB
02/28/1929 - .1040 kHz in EAST LANSING MI RSB
00/00/0000 on 90.5 in EAST LANSING MI - now WKAR-FM (CDBS)
06/01/1979 on 90.5 in EAST LANSING MI - now WKAR-FM (CDBS)
00/00/0000 on 870 in EAST LANSING MI - now WKAR (CDBS)
PERIODS OF SILENCE
Dates   Reason # Days
01/14/2009~
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APPLICATION HISTORY
Public Notice Details BPCT-19781012KG Modification Granted
02/22/1979
Public Notice Details BRCT-19790601LE Renewal Granted
09/21/1979
Public Notice Details BRCET-19801015KG Chg Remote Control Point Granted
12/03/1980
Public Notice Details BLET-19790912KF License to Cover Granted
02/13/1981
Public Notice Details BRCET-19810519KG Chg Remote Control Point Granted
07/09/1981
  BRET-19820601K9 Renewal Granted
09/15/1982
Public Notice Details BRET-19870601KG Renewal Granted
09/11/1987
Public Notice Details BRET-19920601KQ Renewal Granted
10/01/1992
Public Notice Details BRET-19970602KY Renewal Granted
09/25/1997
Public Notice Details BPEDT-20000411ABC Modification Granted
09/25/2001
Public Notice Details BEPEDT-20030221AAE CP Extension Granted
05/09/2003
Public Notice Details BEPEDT-20030910AAE CP Extension Granted
02/04/2004
Public Notice Details BMLET-20040128AKK Modify License Granted
08/18/2004
Public Notice Details BLEDT-20040128AKJ License to Cover Granted
08/18/2004
Transaction log data BAFEDT-20041123AGG Ancillary Fee Received
11/24/2004
Public Notice Details BRET-20050527AAC Renewal Granted
10/06/2005
Transaction log data BAFEDT-20051114AIP Ancillary Fee Received
11/15/2005
Transaction log data BAFEDT-20061113ACO Ancillary Fee Received
11/14/2006
Transaction log data BAFEDT-20071130AMF Ancillary Fee Received
12/03/2007
Public Notice Details BPEDT-20080314ACE Modification Granted
03/31/2008
Transaction log data BAFEDT-20081125ADC Ancillary Fee Received
11/26/2008
Public Notice Details BMPEDT-20080620AIJ Modification Granted
08/11/2009
Public Notice Details BAFEDT-20091103AAP Ancillary Fee Received
11/04/2009
  - Silent Notification Dismissed
03/08/2010
Public Notice Details BLEDT-20090612ABQ License to Cover Granted
05/17/2010
Public Notice Details BAFEDT-20101130ABD Ancillary Fee Received
12/01/2010
Transaction log data BAFEDT-20111031ABS Ancillary Fee Received
11/01/2011
Public Notice Details BLEDT-20110817ACE License to Cover Granted
01/31/2012
Transaction log data BAFEDT-20121113AIK Ancillary Fee Received
11/14/2012
Public Notice Details BREDT-20130531AZW Renewal Granted
11/06/2013
Transaction log data BAFEDT-20131120ABN Ancillary Fee Received
11/21/2013
Transaction log data BAFEDT-20141113AAB Ancillary Fee Received
11/14/2014
Transaction log data 0000006488 Ancillary Service Report Received
11/24/2015
Transaction log data 0000017467 Ancillary Service Report Received
11/17/2016
Transaction log data 0000027882 Modify License Granted
08/07/2017
Transaction log data 0000030442 Special Temporary Authority-legal Granted
10/30/2017
Public Notice Details BLSTA-0000030442 Special Temporary Authority Granted
10/30/2017
Transaction log data 0000054990 License to Cover Granted
07/16/2018
Transaction log data 0000059909 Construction Permit Granted
10/03/2018
Transaction log data 0000118359 Extension Request Granted
09/25/2020
Transaction log data 0000146845 Renewal Granted
09/10/2021
Transaction log data 0000160320 Special Temporary Auth.-experimental withdrawal Withdrawn
09/27/2021
  5254250 Saved : 2021-09-24 14:17:00 Original App.
  Submitted : 2021-09-24 14:22:05
  Pending : 2021-09-24 14:22:06
  Dismissed : 2021-09-27 08:05:08
  5254261 Saved : 2021-09-24 16:03:05 Amendment
  Review : 2021-09-24 16:05:01
  Withdrawn : 2021-09-27 08:05:07
Transaction log data 0000160325 Extension Request Granted
05/26/2022
Transaction log data 0000246053 Extension Request Granted
06/20/2024
Transaction log data 0000252231 Special Temporary Auth.-experimental Granted
09/19/2024
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