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

WQAD-TV
Call Sign History
WQAD-TV from 11/15/1978
Channel 31DT
Post-repack Channel 31
Virtual Channel 8

Moline, IL
License
CP
Application
Allocation
STA





WQAD-TV Service: DT - Digital TV
Channel: 31 Zone: 1
Moline, Illinois
Nielsen DMA™:  Davenport - R.island - Moline
Network: ABC
Virtual Channel: 8
DTV TSID: 1039
Facility ID: 73319

Repacking Information:
  Pre-Repack Channel: 38
  Post-Repack Channel: 31
  Post-Repack ERP: 868 kW
  Phase: 7 Completion Deadline: 1/17/2020
  Upstream/Downstream Dependencies
  Other Linked Stations
  Find nearby TV Facilities

Status: License
Application Accepted: 08/26/2020
License Expires: 12/01/2021
File Number: -0000120809

FCC Website Links:
  LMS Facility Details
  This Application
  Other WQAD-TV Applications
  Including Superseded Applications
  Mailing Address
  Correspondence for WQAD-TV
  Correspondence related to application -0000120809
  Service Contour - Open Street Map or USGS Map (41 dBu)
  Service Contour - KML / Google Earth (41 dBu)
  Public Inspection Files
  Rabbit Ears Info Search for WQAD-TV

Site Location: 41-18-44.5 N 90-22-46.2 W (NAD 83)
Site Location: 41-18-44.4 N 90-22-45.7 W (Converted to NAD 27)

ERP: 1000 kW
Polarization: Elliptically polarized
HAAT: 328 m (1076 ft.)
Electrical Beam Tilt: 0.75 degrees
R/C AGL: 324.6 m (1065 ft.)
R/C AMSL: 554.1 m (1818 ft.)

Site Elevation: 229.5 m. (753 ft.)
Height Overall*: 334.1 m (1096 ft.)
(* As Filed In This Application, may differ from ASR Data, Below.)
Omni-Directional Antenna - Antenna Make/Model: Dielectric TFU-31JTH/VP-R 06
Antenna ID: 1007238
Polarization: Elliptically polarized

Structure Information

Structure Registration Number 1225582

Structure Type: GTOWER
Registered To:
American Towers LLC
Structure Address:
2880 N 1100 Ave (50925)
Lynn Center, IL
County Name: Henry County
ASR Issued: 11/16/2017
Date Built: 08/30/2001
Site Elevation: 229.5 m (753 ft.)
Structure Height: 334.1 m (1096 ft.)
Height Overall: 334.1 m (1096 ft.)
Overall Height AMSL: 563.6 m (1849 ft.)
FAA Determination: 11/08/2017
FAA Study #: 2017-AGL-19746-OE
FAA Circular #: 70/7460-1L
Paint & Light FAA Chapters: 3, 4, 5, 12
PRIOR STUDY 2013-AGL-7625-OE
41-18-44.5 N 90-22-46.2 W (NAD 83)
41-18-44.4 N 90-22-45.7 W
(Converted to NAD 27)
WQAD-TV Licensee Information

TEGNA BROADCAST HOLDINGS, LLC
8350 Broad Street
Suite 2000
Tysons, VA 22102
Phone: 703-873-6606
Limited Liability Company
0000120809 Applicant Information

Akin S. Harrison, Esq.
Title: Secretary
Date: 08/26/2020
Application Certifier

Tegna Broadcast Holdings, Llc
8350 Broad Street
Suite 2000
Tysons, VA 22102
Applicant
Michael Beder, Esq
Tegna Inc.
8350 Broad Street, Suite 2000
Tysons, VA 22102
Associate General Counsel
William T. Godfrey, Jr
Kessler And Gehman Associates, Inc.
Kessler And Gehman Associates, Inc.
507-d Nw 60th Street
Gainesville, FL 32607-2055
Consulting Engineers
Associated Land Mobile Licenses


 KDN715 Broadcast Auxiliary Remote Pickup
 KPG664 Broadcast Auxiliary Remote Pickup
Associated Microwave Licenses


 KS2033 TV Pickup
 WHY371 7 GHz TV Intercity Relay
 WHY610 7 GHz TV Intercity Relay
 KFO25 7 GHz TV Studio Transmitter Link

Study Date: 4/20/2024; Study Duration: 0.088 Seconds.
Database Sources:
04/19/2024 FCC LMS,
4/16/2024 FCC ASR,
4/16/2024 FCC ULS Microwave, and
4/16/2024 FCC ULS Broadcast Land Mobile.



© 2024 Cavell Mertz & Associates, Inc.
Manassas, 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