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W26FM-D
Call Sign History
W26FM-D from 07/07/2022
W29ER-D from 09/15/2020
NEW from ???
Channel 8DT

Nashville, TN
License
CP
Application
Allocation
STA





W26FM-D Service: LD - Digital TV Translator or LPTV Station
Channel: 8 Zone:
Nashville, Tennessee
Facility ID: 182575
FRN: 0006078760

Status: APP
Application Accepted: 12/19/2025
License Expires: 08/01/2029
File Number: 0000285287

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Site Location: 36-16-04.9 N 86-47-44.7 W (NAD 83)
Site Location: 36-16-04.7 N 86-47-44.7 W (Converted to NAD 27)

ERP: 3 kW
Polarization: Circularly polarized
R/C AGL: 307 m (1007 ft.)
R/C AMSL: 538.7 m (1767 ft.)
Emission Mask: Full Service

Site Elevation: 231.7 m. (760 ft.)
Height Overall*: 392.9 m (1289 ft.)
(* As Filed In This Application, may differ from ASR Data, Below.)
Directional Antenna - Antenna Make/Model: Systems With Reliability Inc. SWCVL4WC/13-CP
Antenna ID: 1010550
Polarization: Circularly polarized

Antenna Data for Antenna Id: 1010550
W26FM-D LD File: -0000285287
Systems With Reliability Inc. - SWCVL4WC/13-CP
Service: LD
Standard Pattern: Y
Pattern and Field Values Include a 315° Clockwise Rotation
AzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatio
50.950151.000251.000350.970
450.920550.850650.770750.680
850.600950.5001050.4001150.300
1250.2201350.2101450.2201550.300
1650.4001750.5001850.6001950.680
2050.7702150.8502250.9202350.970
2451.0002551.0002650.9502750.940
2850.9302950.9503050.9803151.000
3250.9803350.9503450.9303550.940
Structure Information

Structure Registration Number 1233975

Structure Type: GTOWER
Registered To:
American Towers LLC
Structure Address:
Nashville, Tn
Nashville, TN
County Name: Davidson County
ASR Issued: 05/16/2017
Date Built: 03/15/2002
Site Elevation: 231.7 m (760 ft.)
Structure Height: 352.9 m (1158 ft.)
Height Overall: 392.9 m (1289 ft.)
Overall Height AMSL: 624.6 m (2049 ft.)
FAA Study #: 02-ASO-2205-OE
FAA Circular #:
Paint & Light FAA Chapters: A1, B, E, H, 3, 8, 17, 21, 23
FAA Study 2002-ASO-2205-OE requires Dual-red and high intensity white.
36-16-04.9 N 86-47-44.7 W (NAD 83)
36-16-04.7 N 86-47-44.7 W
(Converted to NAD 27)
W26FM-D Licensee Information

Richard C & Lisa A Goetz
135 N Country Club Drive
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Phone: 615-826-0792
Applicant
0000285287 Applicant Information

Richard C Goetz
Title: Partner
Date: 12/19/2025
Application Certifier
Richard C & Lisa A Goetz
Richard C & Lisa A Goetz
135 N Country Club Drive
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Applicant
Richard C Goetz
R & L Media Systems
135 N Country Club Dr
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Broadcast Consultant
Associated Land Mobile Licenses


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Associated Microwave Licenses


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Study Date: 1/07/2026; Study Duration: 0.0923 Seconds.
Database Sources:
01/07/2026 FCC LMS,
1/6/2026 FCC ASR,
1/6/2026 FCC ULS Microwave, and
1/6/2026 FCC ULS Broadcast Land Mobile.



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