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W236DZ(FX)
Call Sign History
W236DZ from 12/11/2025
W256CC from 05/15/2013
95.1 MHz

Big Rapids, MI
License
CP
Application
Allocation
STA





W236DZ Channel: 236D 95.1 MHz
Big Rapids, Michigan
Service: FX - A translator or application for a translator.
Facility ID: 153153
FRN: 0017040510
Fac. Service: FX
Programming Delivery Method: Unspecified

Status: LIC
Application Accepted: 09/08/2025
Application Granted: 12/11/2025
File Number: 0000277944
License Expires: 10/01/2028
Application Type: License To Cover

FCC Website Links:
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Facility Type: FM STATION
Class: D, A Noncommercial educational operating with no more than 10W

Site Location: 43-39-50.0 N 85-28-55.2 W (NAD 83)
Site Location: 43-39-49.9 N 85-28-55.0 W (Converted to NAD 27)

Effective Radiated Power: 0.25 kW
Transmitter Output Power: 0.725 kW
Antenna Center AMSL: 390 m (1280 ft.)
Antenna Center HAG: 101 m (331 ft.)

Site Elevation: 289 m. (948 ft.)
Height Overall*: 128.6 m (422 ft.)
(* As Filed In This Application, may differ from ASR Data, Below.)
Omni-Directional Antenna
Antenna Make/Model: Nicom BKG77
Antenna ID: 111914
Polarization:

Primary Station
WBRN(AM) Ch. 0Big Rapids, Michigan
Structure Information

Structure Registration Number 1000288

Structure Type: 3GTA2
Registered To:
Mentor Partners, Inc.
Structure Address:
13574 Northland Dr (center Tower)
Big Rapids, MI
County Name: Mecosta County
ASR Issued: 07/22/2015
Date Built: 01/01/1964
Site Elevation: 289 m (948 ft.)
Structure Height: 127.7 m (419 ft.)
Height Overall: 128.6 m (422 ft.)
Overall Height AMSL: 417.6 m (1370 ft.)
FAA Determination: 07/20/2015
FAA Study #: 2015-AGL-7805-OE
FAA Circular #: 70/7460-1K
Paint & Light FAA Chapters: 1, 3, 12, 21
Continue As Is OM&L = PAINT/RED LIGHTS
43-39-50.0 N 85-28-55.2 W (NAD 83)
43-39-49.9 N 85-28-55.0 W
(Converted to NAD 27)
W236DZ(FX) Licensee Information

Smile FM
172 N Cedar St
172 N Cedar St
Imlay City, MI 48444
Phone: 810-895-2040
Not-for-Profit
0000277944 Applicant Information

Jeffrey J Scarpelli
Title: President
Date: 09/08/2025
Application Certifier
Mentor Partners, Inc.
Mentor Partners, Inc.
18720 16 Mile Rd
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Applicant
Edward Czelada
Etc Communications
3302 N Van Dyke Rd
Imlay City, MI 48444
Technical Consultant
Jeffrey J Scarpelli
Mentor Partners, Inc.
18720 16 Mile Rd
Big Rapids, MI 49307
President
Associated Land Mobile Licenses


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Associated Microwave Licenses


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Study Date: 3/31/2026; Study Duration: 0.2093 Seconds.
Database Sources:
03/30/2026 FCC LMS,
3/24/2026 FCC ASR,
3/24/2026 FCC ULS Microwave, and
3/24/2026 FCC ULS Broadcast Land Mobile.



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