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KBTC-TV

TACOMA WA

DIGITAL TV STATION

PBS

Channel 27 (Virtual 28)

Bates Technical College
2320 S. 19th Street
Tacoma WA 98405
2536807700
Facility ID: 62469
Licensed
HD Radio digital hybrid

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Correspondence
FRN: 0004056388

0000206310

Granted

07/17/2023

REC Application ID: 5326924 (LMS)
Record Type: Digital Replacement Translator
Application Purpose: Modify License-Amendment (Minor)
Channel: 28
Expiration Date: 07/17/2026

SITE # 2

NAD83 Coordinates: 47 36' 57.0" N / 122 18' 32.0" W
Antenna Structure Registration Number: 1032916
Elevation: 125.0 m AMSL
Antenna Type: ERI ALP4L0-ESW-28
Antenna Polarization: Elliptical
Effective Radiated Power: 3.6kW
Radiation center-above mean sea level: 243.9
Overall antenna height above ground: 181.1
Directional Antenna:
Antenna System ID: 1010834
Antenna Rotation: 120

Rad	Field	dB	ERP	Rad	Field	dB	ERP	Rad	Field	dB	ERP
0	1.000	0.0	3.600	120	0.640	-3.9	1.475	240	0.640	-3.9	1.475
10	0.995	0.0	3.564	130	0.519	-5.7	0.970	250	0.747	-2.5	2.009
20	0.994	-0.1	3.557	140	0.395	-8.1	0.562	260	0.830	-1.6	2.480
30	0.994	-0.1	3.557	150	0.308	-10.2	0.342	270	0.891	-1.0	2.858
40	0.995	0.0	3.564	160	0.286	-10.9	0.294	280	0.936	-0.6	3.154
50	0.991	-0.1	3.535	170	0.306	-10.3	0.337	290	0.964	-0.3	3.345
60	0.982	-0.2	3.472	180	0.316	-10.0	0.359	300	0.982	-0.2	3.472
70	0.964	-0.3	3.345	190	0.306	-10.3	0.337	310	0.991	-0.1	3.535
80	0.936	-0.6	3.154	200	0.286	-10.9	0.294	320	0.995	0.0	3.564
90	0.891	-1.0	2.858	210	0.308	-10.2	0.342	330	0.994	-0.1	3.557
100	0.830	-1.6	2.480	220	0.395	-8.1	0.562	340	0.994	-0.1	3.557
110	0.747	-2.5	2.009	230	0.519	-5.7	0.970	350	0.995	0.0	3.564

0000206310

Superceded

06/26/2023

0000111588

Dismissed

12/28/2022

0000035735

Granted

11/05/2020

0000106274

Granted

08/06/2020

REC Application ID: 5178557 (LMS)
Record Type: Digital Replacement Translator
Application Purpose: License to Cover
Channel: 28
Expiration Date: 02/01/2023

SITE # 2

NAD83 Coordinates: 47 36' 56.3" N / 122 18' 30.4" W
Antenna Structure Registration Number: 1226015
Elevation: 125.0 m AMSL
Antenna Type: ERI AL8-28-OC
Antenna Polarization: Horizontal
Effective Radiated Power: 1.8kW
Radiation center-above mean sea level: 275.0
Overall antenna height above ground: 207.9
Directional Antenna:
Antenna System ID: 1006435
Antenna Rotation: 180

Rad	Field	dB	ERP	Rad	Field	dB	ERP	Rad	Field	dB	ERP
0	1.000	0.0	1.800	120	0.641	-3.9	0.740	240	0.641	-3.9	0.740
10	0.995	0.0	1.782	130	0.647	-3.8	0.753	250	0.645	-3.8	0.749
20	0.979	-0.2	1.725	140	0.661	-3.6	0.786	260	0.663	-3.6	0.791
30	0.953	-0.4	1.635	150	0.679	-3.4	0.830	270	0.694	-3.2	0.867
40	0.918	-0.7	1.517	160	0.694	-3.2	0.867	280	0.734	-2.7	0.970
50	0.876	-1.1	1.381	170	0.705	-3.0	0.895	290	0.781	-2.1	1.098
60	0.829	-1.6	1.237	180	0.709	-3.0	0.905	300	0.829	-1.6	1.237
70	0.781	-2.1	1.098	190	0.705	-3.0	0.895	310	0.876	-1.1	1.381
80	0.734	-2.7	0.970	200	0.694	-3.2	0.867	320	0.918	-0.7	1.517
90	0.694	-3.2	0.867	210	0.678	-3.4	0.827	330	0.953	-0.4	1.635
100	0.663	-3.6	0.791	220	0.661	-3.6	0.786	340	0.979	-0.2	1.725
110	0.645	-3.8	0.749	230	0.647	-3.8	0.753	350	0.995	0.0	1.782

0000082747

Granted

08/06/2020

0000068767

Granted

10/08/2019

0000052906

Granted

07/30/2018

0000005733

Received

11/12/2015

REC Application ID: 5037683 (LMS)
Record Type: Digital TV (DTV) Station
Application Purpose: Ancillary Service Report (Form 317)
Channel: 27
Expiration Date: 02/01/2023

SITE # 1

TV Zone: : 2
NAD83 Coordinates: 47 16' 43.4" N / 122 30' 46.4" W
Antenna Structure Registration Number: 1032951
Elevation: 125.0 m AMSL
Antenna Type: ERI AL12O-27
Antenna Polarization: Horizontal
Effective Radiated Power: 100kW
Maximum Antenna Power Gain: 10.79 dB
Radiation center-above mean sea level: 259.0
Radiation center above average terrain 220
Overall antenna height above ground: 154.8
Non-Directional Antenna
Antenna System ID: 103158

Rad	Field	dB	ERP	Rad	Field	dB	ERP	Rad	Field	dB	ERP
0	1.000	0.0	100.000	120	1.000	0.0	100.000	240	1.000	0.0	100.000
10	1.000	0.0	100.000	130	1.000	0.0	100.000	250	1.000	0.0	100.000
20	1.000	0.0	100.000	140	1.000	0.0	100.000	260	1.000	0.0	100.000
30	1.000	0.0	100.000	150	1.000	0.0	100.000	270	1.000	0.0	100.000
40	1.000	0.0	100.000	160	1.000	0.0	100.000	280	1.000	0.0	100.000
50	1.000	0.0	100.000	170	1.000	0.0	100.000	290	1.000	0.0	100.000
60	1.000	0.0	100.000	180	1.000	0.0	100.000	300	1.000	0.0	100.000
70	1.000	0.0	100.000	190	1.000	0.0	100.000	310	1.000	0.0	100.000
80	1.000	0.0	100.000	200	1.000	0.0	100.000	320	1.000	0.0	100.000
90	1.000	0.0	100.000	210	1.000	0.0	100.000	330	1.000	0.0	100.000
100	1.000	0.0	100.000	220	1.000	0.0	100.000	340	1.000	0.0	100.000
110	1.000	0.0	100.000	230	1.000	0.0	100.000	350	1.000	0.0	100.000

BLEDT-20130805ACW

Granted

10/24/2013

REC Application ID: (LMS)
Record Type: Digital TV (DTV) Station
Application Purpose: License to Cover
Channel: 27
Expiration Date: 02/01/2023

SITE # 1

TV Zone: : 2
NAD83 Coordinates: 47 16' 43.4" N / 122 30' 46.4" W
Antenna Structure Registration Number: 1032951
Elevation: 125 m AMSL
Antenna Type: ERI AL12O-27
Antenna Polarization: Horizontal
Effective Radiated Power: 100kW
Maximum Antenna Power Gain: 10.79 dB
Radiation center-above mean sea level: 259
Radiation center above average terrain 220
Overall antenna height above ground: 155
Non-Directional Antenna
Antenna System ID: 103158

Rad	Field	dB	ERP	Rad	Field	dB	ERP	Rad	Field	dB	ERP
0	1.000	0.0	100.000	120	1.000	0.0	100.000	240	1.000	0.0	100.000
10	1.000	0.0	100.000	130	1.000	0.0	100.000	250	1.000	0.0	100.000
20	1.000	0.0	100.000	140	1.000	0.0	100.000	260	1.000	0.0	100.000
30	1.000	0.0	100.000	150	1.000	0.0	100.000	270	1.000	0.0	100.000
40	1.000	0.0	100.000	160	1.000	0.0	100.000	280	1.000	0.0	100.000
50	1.000	0.0	100.000	170	1.000	0.0	100.000	290	1.000	0.0	100.000
60	1.000	0.0	100.000	180	1.000	0.0	100.000	300	1.000	0.0	100.000
70	1.000	0.0	100.000	190	1.000	0.0	100.000	310	1.000	0.0	100.000
80	1.000	0.0	100.000	200	1.000	0.0	100.000	320	1.000	0.0	100.000
90	1.000	0.0	100.000	210	1.000	0.0	100.000	330	1.000	0.0	100.000
100	1.000	0.0	100.000	220	1.000	0.0	100.000	340	1.000	0.0	100.000
110	1.000	0.0	100.000	230	1.000	0.0	100.000	350	1.000	0.0	100.000

BLEDT-20130726ADF

Granted

08/07/2013

BPEDT-20130710ABI

Granted

07/22/2013

BLEDT-20120621AAY

Granted

07/18/2012

BLEDT-20110107AAK

Granted

06/01/2011

BMPEDT-20101201AAY

Granted

12/22/2010

BPEDT-20080620ABF

Granted

01/05/2010

BLEDT-20070918AAN

Granted

10/25/2007

BLET-20061208ABI

Granted

06/26/2007

BPEDT-20061025AFG

Granted

06/25/2007

BPET-20061025AFJ

Granted

11/02/2006

BLEDT-20030425ABJ

Granted

08/24/2004

BPEDT-19991228ABC

Granted

08/08/2000

BLET-19870224KI

Granted

03/27/1987

BMPET-19840503KG

Granted

06/15/1984

BPET-19820826KF

Granted

02/17/1984

BPCT-19790720KE

Dismissed

07/13/1981

BROADCAST AUXILIARY/REMOTE PICK-UP/STL
WQSD599	6875.0000~6900.0000	ON CREGO HILL 12 MI S
WPTK887	6900.0000~6925.0000	5544 N 35TH ST
WPWT682	6925.0000~6950.0000	CAPITOL PEAK
WHQ318	6925.0000~6950.0000	5544 N 35 STREET
WPTK900	6950.0000~6975.0000	5544 N 35TH ST
WQSD598	6975.0000~7000.0000	CAPITAL PEAK
WPTN668	7050.0000~7075.0000	2320 S 19TH ST
WPWT681	7075.0000~7100.0000	2320 S 19TH ST
WHY496	7075.0000~7100.0000	CAPITOL PEAK
WPTN667	7100.0000~7125.0000	2320 S 19TH ST

CALL SIGN HISTORY

KTPS-TV - 09/04/1979 (CDBS)
KTPS - 08/28/1980 (CDBS)
KBTC-TV - 10/12/1992 (CDBS)
KBTC-TV - 09/04/1979 (LMS)
Where this call sign has been:
10/12/1992 on 91.7 in TACOMA WA - now KYFQ (CDBS)
00/00/0000 on 1250.0 in HOUSTON MO - now KBTC (CDBS)

Applications

DTV Transition

TV Repack

Childrens TV

APPLICATION HISTORY

	BRET-19801001LM	Renewal	Granted 01/26/1981
	BPCT-19790720KE	Major Modification-amend	Dismissed 07/13/1981
	BRET-19830929KK	Renewal	Granted 01/26/1984
	BPET-19820826KF	Major Modification-amend	Granted 02/17/1984
	BMPET-19840503KG	Modification	Granted 06/15/1984
	BMPET-19850719KG	Replace Expired CP	Granted 08/05/1985
	BMPET-19860213KF	Replace Expired CP	Granted 02/24/1986
	BMPET-19860721KJ	Replace Expired CP	Granted 08/14/1986
	BLET-19870224KI	License to Cover	Granted 03/27/1987
	BRET-19880930KF	Renewal	Granted 01/23/1989
	BALET-19910805KJ	Assign License/CP	Dismissed 11/13/1991
	BALET-19911009KF	Assign License/CP	Granted 11/29/1991
	BRET-19930928KF	Renewal	Granted 01/28/1994
	BALET-19970529IW	Assign License/CP	Granted 08/27/1997
	BRET-19980930KG	Renewal	Granted 01/28/1999
	BPEDT-19991228ABC	Modification	Granted 08/08/2000
	BLEDT-20030425ABJ	License to Cover	Granted 08/24/2004
	BAFEDT-20041130ANK	Ancillary Fee	Received 12/01/2004
	BSTA-20040429ABI	Special Temporary Authority	Dismissed 02/09/2005
	BAFEDT-20051129AGC	Ancillary Fee	Received 11/30/2005
	BTCET-20061002BNE	Transfer of Control	Granted 10/17/2006
	BPET-20061025AFJ	Modification	Granted 11/02/2006
	BSTA-20061025AFM	Special Temporary Authority	Dismissed 11/02/2006
	BAFEDT-20061129AEE	Ancillary Fee	Received 11/30/2006
	BRET-20061002BNB	Renewal	Granted 01/31/2007
	BPEDT-20061025AFG	Modification	Granted 06/25/2007
	BLET-20061208ABI	License to Cover	Granted 06/26/2007
	BLEDT-20070918AAN	License to Cover	Granted 10/25/2007
	BAFEDT-20071203AGG	Ancillary Fee	Received 12/04/2007
	BAFEDT-20081201AIM	Ancillary Fee	Received 12/02/2008
	BAFEDT-20091106ACQ	Ancillary Fee	Received 11/09/2009
	BPEDT-20080620ABF	Modification	Granted 01/05/2010
	BAFEDT-20101124ACV	Ancillary Fee	Received 11/26/2010
	BMPEDT-20101201AAY	Modification	Granted 12/22/2010
	BLEDT-20110107AAK	License to Cover	Granted 06/01/2011
	BAFEDT-20111123MHO	Ancillary Fee	Received 11/25/2011
	BDRTEDT-20101012ADE	DTV Replacement Translator	Granted 12/07/2011
	BLEDT-20120621AAY	License to Cover	Granted 07/18/2012
	BAFEDT-20121128BEF	Ancillary Fee	Received 11/29/2012
	BLSTA-20130710AAT	Special Temporary Authority	Granted 07/11/2013
	BPEDT-20130710ABI	Modification	Granted 07/22/2013
	BLEDT-20130726ADF	License to Cover	Granted 08/07/2013
	BLEDT-20130805ACW	License to Cover	Granted 10/24/2013
	BAFEDT-20131125BWQ	Ancillary Fee	Received 11/26/2013
	BAFEDT-20141104ACB	Ancillary Fee	Received 11/05/2014
	BREDT-20140930AKO	Renewal	Granted 03/13/2015
	0000005733	Ancillary Service Report	Received 11/12/2015
	0000018534	Ancillary Service Report	Received 11/30/2016
	0000052906	Modify License	Granted 07/30/2018
	0000068767	Modify License	Granted 10/08/2019
	0000106274	License to Cover	Granted 08/06/2020
	0000082747	License to Cover	Granted 08/06/2020
	0000121788	Administrative Update	Received 09/17/2020
	0000035735	Modify License	Granted 11/05/2020
	0000111588	Modify License	Dismissed 12/28/2022
	0000111588	Modification	Withdrawn 12/28/2022
	0000201336	Renewal	Granted 01/19/2023
	0000206310	Modify License-Amendment	Granted 07/17/2023
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IMPORTED LETTERS

Incoming letter or scanned document	BLSTA-20130710AAT	07/11/2013
History card		01/01/1980