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WSB-FM

ATLANTA GA

FULL-SERVICE FM

Channel 253 (98.5 MHz)
RDS PI Code: 99a3

Cox Radio, LLC
1601 W Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta GA 30309
4048977000
Facility ID: 73978
Licensed
HD Radio digital hybrid

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FRN: 0029120201

L2C 0000122809

Granted

09/30/2020

MOD BXPH-20190329ABO

Granted

04/18/2019

MOD BPH-19980903IC

Granted

09/30/1998

L2C BLH-19980903KB

Granted

12/02/1998

REC Application ID: 273584 (eLMS)
Record Type: Full Service FM
Application Purpose: License to Cover
Expiration Date: 04/01/2028
FRN: 0029120201
Channel: 253C0 (98.5)
NAD83 Coordinates: 33 45' 33.4" N / 84 20' 4.7" W
Elevation: 301.8 m AMSL
Antenna Type: AD Alan Dick custom FM master antenna, 8 sections
Antenna Sections (bays): 8
Spacing Between Bays: 1
Transmitter Power Output: 29.5 kW

	Horiz	Vert
Effective Radiated Power (kW)	100	100
Maximum Effective Radiated Power: (kW)	0	0
Radiation center above average terrain	313 m	313 m
Radiation center-height above ground:	292 m	292 m
Radiation center-above mean sea level:	594 m	594 m

Overall antenna height above ground: 323.8 m
Non-Directional Antenna
Public Notice Comments: LICENSE TO COVER (BPH-980903IC) FOR CHANGES

L2C BLH-19880922KC

Granted

04/05/1989

MOD BPH-19870227NZ

Granted

10/14/1987

L2C BLH-19820721AS

Granted

08/10/1983

BROADCAST AUXILIARY/REMOTE PICK-UP/STL
KPK953	450.0200	700 S. OF LAFRANCE ST.
KY7840	450.9250
KRI910	455.6500	1601 W PEACHTREE ST NE
WCX628	947.5000	1601 West Peachtree Street, NE

CALL SIGN HISTORY

WSBFM - 00/00/0000 (CDBS)
WSB-FM - 00/00/0000 (CDBS)
Where this call sign has been:
04/01/1922 - .740 kHz in ATLANTA GA RSB - now WSB
04/11/1922 on 750.0 in ATLANTA GA - now WSB (RHP)
00/00/0000 On Channel 32 in ATLANTA GA - now WSB-TV (CDBS)
00/00/0000 on 750.0 in ATLANTA GA - now WSB (CDBS)

TRANSLATORS/BOOSTERS/SATELLITES
1.	W296BB		JONESBORO GA

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APPLICATION HISTORY

	BRH-19781201UB		Renewal	Granted 03/30/1981
	BLH-7062		License to Cover	Granted 11/03/1981
	BRH-19811201WV		Renewal	Granted 03/23/1982
	BPH-19820225AF		Modification	Granted 05/26/1982
	BMLH-19820908AE		Modify License	Granted 09/10/1982
	BLH-19820721AS		License to Cover	Granted 08/10/1983
	BTCH-19840910KF		Transfer of Control	Granted 09/24/1984
	VOL TC OF COX COMMUNICATIONS,INC.('CC')FROM DE JURE CONTROL RESTING WITH MRS. BARBARA COX ANTHONY AND MRS.ANNE COX CHAMBERS TO DE FACTOR CONTROL RESTING WITH MRS.ANTHONY AND MRS. CHAMBERS. FORM 316 AUX ATTY-SUZANNE M. PERRY
		Granted : 1984-09-24 00:00:00		Original App.
	BTCH-19850408KF		Transfer of Control	Granted 04/23/1985
	BTCH-19850430KG		Transfer of Control	Granted 05/01/1985
	BALH-19850805KH		Assign License/CP	Granted 08/23/1985
	BPH-19870227NZ		Modification	Granted 10/14/1987
	BRH-19881123UJ		Renewal	Granted 03/22/1989
	BLH-19880922KC		License to Cover	Granted 04/05/1989
	BTCH-19930816GV		Transfer of Control	Granted 08/31/1993
From: COX BROADCASTING, INC.
To: COX RADIO, INC.
	BTCH-19960822GG		Transfer of Control	Granted 09/12/1996
	BRH-19951129UW		Renewal	Granted 03/06/1997
From: WSB, INC.
To: COX RADIO, INC.
	BALH-19980729ET		Assign License/CP	Granted 08/11/1998
	BPH-19980903IC		Modification	Granted 09/30/1998
From: COX RADIO, INC.
To: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.
	BAPLH-19980929HP		Assign License/CP	Granted 10/13/1998
	BLH-19980903KB		License to Cover	Granted 12/02/1998
	BDSTA-20021122ACP		Special Temporary Authority	Granted 12/10/2002
	BRH-20031205ADQ		Renewal	Granted 07/12/2004
From: CXR HOLDINGS, L.L.C.
To: CXR HOLDINGS, L.L.C.
	BALH-20041202AEE		Assign License/CP	Granted 12/17/2004
From: ANNE COX CHAMBERS ATLANTA TRUST, BARBARA COX ANTHONY, TTEE
To: DAYTON COX TRUST-A, B.ANTHONY,A.CHAMBERS,R.BRAUNSTEIN,TTEES
	BTCH-20041206ACD		Transfer of Control	Granted 12/17/2004
	-20060321AGB		Experimental Permit	Granted 04/17/2006
From: CXR HOLDINGS, L.L.C.
To: COX RADIO, INC.
	BALH-20061122AAF		Assign License/CP	Granted 12/07/2006
	BDNH-20110909ACV		Digital Notification	Pending 09/12/2011
	BDNH-20110909ACV		Digital Notification	Pending 09/12/2011
From: COX MEDIA GROUP, INC.
To: COX MEDIA GROUP, LLC
	BTCH-20111114BMV		Transfer of Control	Granted 11/30/2011
	BRH-20111128ENL		Renewal	Granted 03/28/2012
From: DAYTON-COX TRUST A
To: COX FAMILY VOTING TRUST
	BTCH-20131101ADO		Transfer of Control	Granted 11/18/2013
	BXPH-20190329ABO		Modification	Granted 04/18/2019
From: COX ENTERPRISES, INC.
To: TERRIER MEDIA BUYER, INC.
	BTCH-20190702ADF		Transfer of Control	Granted 11/22/2019
From: COX RADIO, INC.
To: COX RADIO, LLC
	BALH-20200110AAI		Assign License/CP	Granted 02/12/2020
	0000098158		Renewal-amendment	Granted 03/12/2020
	0000120877		Administrative Update	Received 08/28/2020
	0000122809		License to Cover	Granted 09/30/2020
From: APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
To: TANGO HOLDINGS, INC.
	0000165853		Transfer of Control-amend	Granted 12/08/2021
From: APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
To: TANGO HOLDINGS, INC.
	0000158381		Transfer of Control-amend	Dismissed 02/17/2022
	0000200728		Administrative Update	Received 09/22/2022
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01/01/1980