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K253BJ(FX)
Call Sign History
98.5 MHz

Algona, IA
License
CP
Application
Allocation
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K253BJ Channel: 253D 98.5 MHz
Algona, Iowa
Service: FX - A translator or application for a translator.
Facility ID: 147897
FRN: 0031385008
Fac. Service: FX
Programming Delivery Method: Unspecified

Status: LIC
Application Accepted: 07/07/2014
Application Granted: 08/05/2014
File Number: BLFT-20140707AAC
License Expires: 02/01/2029
Prefix Type: This is a license for a translator
Application Type: License To Cover

FCC Website Links:
  LMS Facility Details
  This Application
  Other K253BJ Applications
  Including Superseded Applications
  Service Contour - Open Street Map or USGS Map (60 dBu)
  Service Contour - KML / Google Earth (60 dBu)

Class: D, A Noncommercial educational operating with no more than 10W

Site Location: 43-04-04.9 N 94-12-08.9 W (NAD 83)
Site Location: 43-04-05.0 N 94-12-08.0 W (Converted to NAD 27)

Effective Radiated Power: 0.25 kW
Transmitter Output Power: 0.25 kW
Antenna Center AMSL: 455 m (1493 ft.)
Antenna Center HAG: 95 m (312 ft.)

Site Elevation: 360 m. (1181 ft.)
Height Overall*: 143 m (469 ft.)
(* As Filed In This Application, may differ from ASR Data, Below.)
Omni-Directional Antenna
Antenna Make/Model: None
Antenna ID: 118505
Polarization:

Primary Station
KLGZ(AM) Ch. 0Algona, Iowa
Structure Information

Structure Registration Number 1018198

Structure Type: Registered To:
ELECTRONIC SPECIALTIES INC
Structure Address:
1313 210th St
Algona, IA
County Name: Kossuth County
ASR Issued: 04/06/2018
Date Built: 06/01/1995
Site Elevation: 360 m (1181 ft.)
Structure Height: 137 m (449 ft.)
Height Overall: 143 m (469 ft.)
Overall Height AMSL: 503 m (1650 ft.)
FAA Determination: 04/18/1994
FAA Study #: 94-ACE-0175-OE
FAA Circular #: 70/7460-1H
Paint & Light FAA Chapters: 3, 4, 5, 13
RED LIGHTS/PAINT
43-04-05.0 N 94-12-09.0 W (NAD 83)
43-04-05.1 N 94-12-08.1 W
(Converted to NAD 27)
K253BJ(FX) Licensee Information

A2z Broadcasting, LLC
1110 E. McGregor Street
Algona, IA 50511
Phone: 515-295-2475
Limited Liability Company
20140707AAC Applicant Information

Mary Quass
Date: 07/07/2014
Application Certifier
NRG License Sub, LLC
2875 MT. Vernon Road SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-3553
Applicant
George Nicholas
2875 MT. Vernon Rd SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-3553
Director of Engineering
John M. Burgett
Wiley Rein LLP
1776 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006

Associated Land Mobile Licenses


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Associated Microwave Licenses


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Study Date: 7/02/2025; Study Duration: 0.1226 Seconds.
Database Sources:
07/02/2025 FCC LMS,
7/1/2025 FCC ASR,
7/1/2025 FCC ULS Microwave, and
7/1/2025 FCC ULS Broadcast Land Mobile.



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