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WUFT(DT)
Call Sign History
WUFT from ???
Channel 36DT
Virtual Channel 5

Gainesville, FL
License
CP
Application
Allocation
STA





WUFT Service: DT - Digital TV
Channel: 36 Zone: 3
Gainesville, Florida
Nielsen DMA™:  Gainesville
Network: PBS
Virtual Channel: 5
DTV TSID: 587
Facility ID: 69440
FRN: 0005428354

Status: STA – Special Temporary Authority (Licensed And Reduced Power)
Application Accepted: 09/09/2025
STA Expires: 02/01/2029
File Number: 0000277914

FCC Website Links:
  LMS Facility Details
  This Application
  Other WUFT Applications
  Including Superseded Applications
  Service Contour - Open Street Map or USGS Map (41 dBu)
  Service Contour - KML / Google Earth (41 dBu)
  Public Inspection Files
  Rabbit Ears Info Search for WUFT

Site Location: 29-42-34.9 N 82-23-39.4 W (NAD 83)
Site Location: 29-42-34.0 N 82-23-40.0 W (Converted to NAD 27)

ERP: 500 kW
Polarization: Horizontally polarized
HAAT: 263 m (863 ft.)
Electrical Beam Tilt: 0.75 degrees
R/C AGL: 246 m (807 ft.)
R/C AMSL: 300.9 m (987 ft.)

Site Elevation: 54.9 m. (180 ft.)
Height Overall*: 257.2 m (844 ft.)
(* As Filed In This Application, may differ from ASR Data, Below.)
Omni-Directional Antenna - Antenna Make/Model: DIELECTRIC TUV-30GTH/4M 08/04
Antenna ID: 64178
Polarization: Horizontally polarized

Structure Information

Structure Registration Number 1029807

Structure Type: TOWER
Registered To:
Board of Trustees, University of Florida
Structure Address:
4732 Nw 53rd Ave
Gainesville, FL
County Name: Alachua County
ASR Issued: 01/20/2021
Date Built: 04/28/2005
Site Elevation: 54.9 m (180 ft.)
Structure Height: 238.4 m (782 ft.)
Height Overall: 257.2 m (844 ft.)
Overall Height AMSL: 312.1 m (1024 ft.)
FAA Determination: 02/25/2004
FAA Study #: 2004-ASO-664-OE
FAA Circular #: 70/7460-1F
Paint & Light FAA Chapters: 4, 6, 9
PRIOR FAA 80-ASO-2042-OE. OM&L TO REMAIN THE SAME AS PRIOR STUDY = 24-HR HI-STROBES
29-42-34.9 N 82-23-39.4 W (NAD 83)
29-42-34.0 N 82-23-40.0 W
(Converted to NAD 27)
WUFT(DT) Licensee Information

Board of Trustees, University of Florida
Division of Media Properties
2200 Weimer Hall
Gainesville, FL 32604
Phone: 352-392-5551
Government Entity
0000277914 Applicant Information

Randall Wright
Title: Executive Director
Date: 09/09/2025
Application Certifier

Board of Trustees, University of Florida
Division of Media Properties
2200 Weimer Hall
Gainesville, FL 32604
Applicant
Brad Deutsch
Foster Garvey P.C.
3000 K St., NW
Suite 420
Washington, DC 20007

Associated Land Mobile Licenses


(No Records Found)
Associated Microwave Licenses


 KQ8714 TV Pickup
 WHS203 2 GHz TV Intercity Relay
 KIX99 2 GHz TV Studio Transmitter Link
 WCX517 7 GHz TV Intercity Relay
 WPVJ293 7 GHz TV Studio Transmitter Link

Study Date: 10/08/2025; Study Duration: 0.0817 Seconds.
Database Sources:
10/02/2025 FCC LMS,
9/30/2025 FCC ASR,
9/30/2025 FCC ULS Microwave, and
9/30/2025 FCC ULS Broadcast Land Mobile.



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