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

WIAB(FM)
Call Sign History
WIAB from 07/25/2005
WDQV from 07/03/2000
WAAQ from 02/08/1999
88.5 MHz

Mackinaw City, MI
License
CP
Application
Allocation
STA





WIAB Channel: 203C1 88.5 MHz
Mackinaw City, Michigan
Service: FM - A full-service FM station or application.
Facility ID: 89513
FRN: 0035918028
Fac. Service: FM

Status: CP
Application Accepted: 08/27/2025
Application Granted: 09/30/2025
File Number: 0000277250
WIAB CP Expires: 09/30/2028
Application Type: Minor Modification

FCC Website Links:
  LMS Facility Details
  This Application
  Other WIAB Applications
  Including Superseded Applications
  Service Contour - Open Street Map or USGS Map (60 dBu)
  Service Contour - KML / Google Earth (60 dBu)
  Public Inspection Files

Facility Type: NON-COMMERCIAL EDUC. FM
Class: C1, A Zone II station; with 50kW-100kW ERP and a class contour distance 52km-72km

Site Location: 45-30-05.2 N 85-01-48.9 W (NAD 83)
Site Location: 45-30-05.2 N 85-01-48.7 W (Converted to NAD 27)

Effective Radiated Power: 50 kW
Antenna Center HAAT: 283 m (928 ft.)
Antenna Center AMSL: 517 m (1696 ft.)
Antenna Center HAG: 142 m (466 ft.)

Site Elevation: 374.9 m. (1230 ft.)
Height Overall*: 201.2 m (660 ft.)
(* As Filed In This Application, may differ from ASR Data, Below.)
Directional Antenna
Antenna Make/Model: None
Antenna ID: 124102
Polarization:

Antenna Data for Antenna Id: 124102
WIAB FM File: -0000277250
None -
Service: FM
AzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatio
01.000101.000201.000301.000
401.000501.000601.000701.000
801.000901.0001001.0001101.000
1201.0001301.0001401.0001500.795
1600.6321700.5021800.3991900.317
2000.2922100.2922200.2922300.292
2400.3172500.3992600.5022700.632
2800.7952901.0003001.0003101.000
3201.0003301.0003401.0003501.000
Structure Information

Structure Registration Number 1000703

Structure Type: TOWER
Registered To:
Northern Star Broadcasting, LLC
Structure Address:
3399 Wressel Rd
Harbor Springs, MI
County Name: Emmet County
ASR Issued: 01/25/2012
Date Built: 01/01/1987
Site Elevation: 374.9 m (1230 ft.)
Structure Height: 200.3 m (657 ft.)
Height Overall: 201.2 m (660 ft.)
Overall Height AMSL: 576.1 m (1890 ft.)
FAA Determination: 12/14/2011
FAA Study #: 2011-AGL-6373-OE
FAA Circular #: 70/7460-1G
Paint & Light FAA Chapters: 3, 4, 5, 9
Continue As Is OM&L = PAINT/RED LIGHTS
45-30-05.2 N 85-01-48.9 W (NAD 83)
45-30-05.2 N 85-01-48.7 W
(Converted to NAD 27)
WIAB(FM) Licensee Information

Interlochen Arts Group
4000 M-137
Interlochen, MI 49643
Phone: 231-276-4446
Corporation
0000277250 Applicant Information

Peter Payette
Title: Executive Director, Interlochen Public Radio
Date: 08/27/2025
Application Certifier
Interlochen Public Radio
Interlochen Arts Group
4000 M-137
Interlochen, MI 49643
Applicant
Brad Deutsch
Foster Garvey P.C.
3000 K St., NW
Suite 420
Washington, DC 20007
Counsel
Justin Asher
Asher Broadcast Consulting, LLC
579 Babcock Road
Bronson, MI 49028
Technical Consultant
Associated Land Mobile Licenses


(No Records Found)
Associated Microwave Licenses


(No Records Found)

Study Date: 11/22/2025; Study Duration: 0.0336 Seconds.
Database Sources:
11/21/2025 FCC LMS,
9/30/2025 FCC ASR,
9/30/2025 FCC ULS Microwave, and
9/30/2025 FCC ULS Broadcast Land Mobile.



© 2025 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