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KXBF-LD
Call Sign History
KXBF-LD from 08/28/2013
K14NN-D from 02/25/2010
Channel 14DT

Bakersfield, CA
License
CP
Application
Allocation
STA





KXBF-LD Service: LD - Digital TV Translator or LPTV Station
Channel: 14 Zone:
Bakersfield, California
DTV TSID: 8403
Facility ID: 181737
FRN: 0026907345

Status: STA – Special Temporary Authority (Licensed And Reduced Power)
Application Accepted: 08/13/2025
STA Expires: 12/01/2030
File Number: 0000276572

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Site Location: 35-21-03.3 N 118-53-45.9 W (NAD 83)
Site Location: 35-21-03.4 N 118-53-42.5 W (Converted to NAD 27)

ERP: 0.5 kW
Polarization: Horizontally polarized
R/C AGL: 30 m (98 ft.)
R/C AMSL: 176.3 m (578 ft.)
Emission Mask: Stringent

Site Elevation: 146.3 m. (480 ft.)
Height Overall*: 47.6 m (156 ft.)
(* As Filed In This Application, may differ from ASR Data, Below.)
Directional Antenna - Antenna Make/Model: MICRO COMMUNICATIONS INC 955512
Antenna ID: 20067
Polarization: Horizontally polarized

Antenna Data for Antenna Id: 20067
KXBF-LD LD File: -0000276572
MICRO COMMUNICATIONS INC - 955512
Service: LD
Standard Pattern: Y
Pattern and Field Values Include a 275° Clockwise Rotation
AzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatio
50.010150.010250.010350.010
450.010550.010650.010750.010
850.010950.0101050.0101150.010
1250.0101350.0101450.0101550.010
1650.0101750.0101850.0101950.021
2050.0942150.2182250.3782350.556
2450.7292550.8722650.9672751.000
2850.9672950.8723050.7293150.556
3250.3783350.2183450.0943550.021
Structure Information

Structure Registration Number 1055728

Structure Type: LTOWER
Registered To:
American Towers LLC
Structure Address:
Ne Corner Of Hwy 58, Vineland Road (hwy 99/vineland #8325)
Bakersfield, CA
County Name: Kern County
ASR Issued: 08/30/2022
Date Built: 01/01/1998
Site Elevation: 146.3 m (480 ft.)
Structure Height: 43 m (141 ft.)
Height Overall: 47.6 m (156 ft.)
Overall Height AMSL: 193.9 m (636 ft.)
FAA Determination: 08/26/2022
FAA Study #: 2022-AWP-4608-OE
Paint & Light FAA Chapters: NONE
PRIOR STUDY 2013-AWP-2644-OE
35-21-03.3 N 118-53-45.9 W (NAD 83)
35-21-03.4 N 118-53-42.5 W
(Converted to NAD 27)
KXBF-LD Licensee Information

HC2 Station Group, Inc.
295 Madison Avenue, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 954-606-5486
Corporation
0000276572 Applicant Information

Renee Ilhardt
Title: Vice President of Regulatory Affairs
Date: 08/13/2025
Application Certifier

HC2 Station Group, Inc.
295 Madison Avenue, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Applicant
Renee Ilhardt
HC2 Broadcasting Holdings, Inc.
295 Madison Avenue, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10017
VP, Regulatory Affairs
David O'Connor
Wilkinson, Barker, Knauer, LLP
1800 M Street NW; Suite 800N
Washington, DC 20036
Partner
Associated Land Mobile Licenses


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Associated Microwave Licenses


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Study Date: 8/23/2025; Study Duration: 0.1132 Seconds.
Database Sources:
08/22/2025 FCC LMS,
8/19/2025 FCC ASR,
8/19/2025 FCC ULS Microwave, and
8/19/2025 FCC ULS Broadcast Land Mobile.



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