Accept
By using FCCInfo you agree to the terms & conditions. Read disclaimer Read privacy statement
FCCInfo.com

A Service of Cavell, Mertz & Associates, Inc.
(855) FCC-INFO

KAOB-LD
Call Sign History
KAOB-LD from 05/27/2009
K27JM-D from 08/13/2007
Channel 18DT

Beaumont, TX
License
CP
Application
Allocation
STA





KAOB-LD Service: LD - Digital TV Translator or LPTV Station
Channel: 18 Zone:
Beaumont, Texas
DTV TSID: 8411
Facility ID: 167440
FRN: 0006751481

Status: APP
Application Accepted: 01/14/2026
License Expires: 08/01/2030
File Number: 0000286872

FCC Website Links:
  LMS Facility Details
  This Application
  Other KAOB-LD Applications
  Including Superseded Applications
  Service Contour - Open Street Map or USGS Map (51 dBu)
  Service Contour - KML / Google Earth (51 dBu)
  Rabbit Ears Info Search for KAOB-LD

Site Location: 30-13-54.0 N 95-07-27.0 W (NAD 83)
Site Location: 30-13-53.2 N 95-07-26.2 W (Converted to NAD 27)

ERP: 15 kW
Polarization: Circularly polarized
Electrical Beam Tilt: 0.50 degrees
R/C AGL: 396.2 m (1300 ft.)
R/C AMSL: 433.1 m (1421 ft.)
Emission Mask: Full Service

Site Elevation: 36.9 m. (121 ft.)
Height Overall*: 587.6 m (1928 ft.)
(* As Filed In This Application, may differ from ASR Data, Below.)
Directional Antenna - Antenna Make/Model: Propagation System Inc 12 Bay Slot
Antenna ID: 1013415
Polarization: Circularly polarized

Antenna Data for Antenna Id: 1013415
KAOB-LD LD File: -0000286872
Propagation System Inc - 12 Bay Slot
Service: LD
Standard Pattern: N
Pattern and Field Values Include a 270.0° Clockwise Rotation
AzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatio
00.600100.400200.230300.100
400.100500.080600.060700.040
800.020900.0101000.0201100.040
1200.0601300.0801400.1001500.100
1600.2301700.4001800.6001900.710
2000.8202100.8902200.9702300.990
2401.0002500.9802600.9802701.000
2800.9802900.9803001.0003100.990
3200.9703300.8903400.8203500.710
Structure Information

Structure Registration Number 1042449

Structure Type: TOWER
Registered To:
American Towers LLC
Structure Address:
3.4 Km Ese (montgomery County)
Splendora, TX
County Name: Montgomery County
ASR Issued: 01/05/2021
Date Built: 03/05/1998
Site Elevation: 36.9 m (121 ft.)
Structure Height: 562.3 m (1845 ft.)
Height Overall: 587.6 m (1928 ft.)
Overall Height AMSL: 624.5 m (2049 ft.)
FAA Determination: 02/05/1998
FAA Study #: 98-ASW-0030-OE
FAA Circular #: 70/7460-1J
Paint & Light FAA Chapters: 4, 7, 13
30-13-54.0 N 95-07-27.0 W (NAD 83)
30-13-53.2 N 95-07-26.2 W
(Converted to NAD 27)
KAOB-LD Licensee Information

104 Woodmont Dr.
Montgomery, TX 77356
Phone: 936-443-4451
Individual
0000286872 Applicant Information

Charles Dowen Johnson, Johnson
Title: Manager
Date: 01/14/2026
Application Certifier
Windsong Communications, Inc.
104 Woodmont Dr.
Montgomery, TX 77356
Applicant
C. Dowen Johnson
Windsong Communications
104 Woodmont
Montgomery, TX 77356

Jim McPhetridge
Windsong Communications, Inc.
104 Woodmont
Montgomery, TX 77356
Consulting Engineer
James L. Oyster
Law Offices of James L. Oyster
108 Oyster Lane
Castleton, VA 22716

Associated Land Mobile Licenses


(No Records Found)
Associated Microwave Licenses


(No Records Found)

Study Date: 2/21/2026; Study Duration: 0.0741 Seconds.
Database Sources:
02/20/2026 FCC LMS,
2/17/2026 FCC ASR,
2/17/2026 FCC ULS Microwave, and
2/17/2026 FCC ULS Broadcast Land Mobile.



© 2026 Capitol Airspace Group, LLC.
Alexandria, Virginia


If you have questions or concerns about the station above please contact the station Licensee.
Comments and questions about FCCInfo can be emailed to: webmaster@fccinfo.com