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W16EL-D
Call Sign History
W16EL-D from 08/10/2021
W49DT-D from 02/22/2011
Channel 18DT

Sumter, SC
License
CP
Application
Allocation
STA





W16EL-D Service: LD - Digital TV Translator or LPTV Station
Channel: 18 Zone:
Sumter, South Carolina
Facility ID: 185710
FRN: 0018223693

Status: APP
Application Accepted: 12/18/2025
License Expires: 04/01/2029
File Number: 0000285003

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Site Location: 33-54-27.8 N 80-21-44.2 W (NAD 83)
Site Location: 33-54-27.2 N 80-21-44.9 W (Converted to NAD 27)

ERP: 15 kW
Polarization: Elliptically polarized
Electrical Beam Tilt: 0.5 degrees
R/C AGL: 86.3 m (283 ft.)
R/C AMSL: 130.8 m (429 ft.)
Emission Mask: Full Service

Site Elevation: 44.5 m. (146 ft.)
Height Overall*: 97.2 m (319 ft.)
(* As Filed In This Application, may differ from ASR Data, Below.)
Omni-Directional Antenna - Antenna Make/Model: Dielectric TLP-12A/VP-R
Antenna ID: 1006949
Polarization: Elliptically polarized

Structure Information

Structure Registration Number 1004564

Structure Type: TOWER
Registered To:
American Towers LLC
Structure Address:
Sw Corner Of Cove Road And Old Mccrays Mill Road
Sumter, SC
County Name: Sumter County
ASR Issued: 12/08/2016
Date Built: 12/30/1996
Site Elevation: 44.5 m (146 ft.)
Structure Height: 91.4 m (300 ft.)
Height Overall: 97.2 m (319 ft.)
Overall Height AMSL: 141.7 m (465 ft.)
FAA Determination: 02/10/2010
FAA Study #: 2009-ASO-7789-OE
FAA Circular #: 70/7460-1J
Paint & Light FAA Chapters: 4, 5, 6, 8, 13
OM&L to remain the same as prior study = A MED-DUAL SYSTEM
33-54-27.8 N 80-21-44.2 W (NAD 83)
33-54-27.2 N 80-21-44.9 W
(Converted to NAD 27)
W16EL-D Licensee Information

Gray Television Licensee, LLC
4370 Peachtree Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
Phone: 404-504-9828
Limited Liability Company
0000285003 Applicant Information

Robert Folliard, III
Title: Assistant Secretary
Date: 12/18/2025
Application Certifier

Gray Television Licensee, LLC
4370 Peachtree Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
Applicant
Bob Kroeger
Gray Media
4370 Peachtree Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30319

Joseph M. Davis, P.E.
Chesapeake RF Consultants, LLC
207 Old Dominion Road
Yorktown, VA 23692
Consulting Engineer
Joan Stewart
Wiley Rein LLP
2050 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Associated Land Mobile Licenses


(No Records Found)
Associated Microwave Licenses


(No Records Found)

Study Date: 1/14/2026; Study Duration: 0.0952 Seconds.
Database Sources:
01/13/2026 FCC LMS,
1/13/2026 FCC ASR,
1/13/2026 FCC ULS Microwave, and
1/13/2026 FCC ULS Broadcast Land Mobile.



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