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WHO-DT
Call Sign History
WHO-DT from 06/18/2009
WHO-DT from 10/23/1979
Channel 13DT
Virtual Channel 13

Des Moines, IA
License
CP
Application
Allocation
STA





WHO-DT Service: DT - Digital TV (ATSC3 Station)
Channel: 13 Zone: 2
Des Moines, Iowa
Nielsen DMA™:  Des Moines - Ames
Network: NBC
Virtual Channel: 13
DTV TSID: 917
Facility ID: 66221

Repacking Information:
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Status: License
Application Accepted: 03/07/2023
License Expires: 02/01/2030
File Number: -0000212171

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Site Location: 41-48-33.0 N 93-36-54.0 W (NAD 83)
Site Location: 41-48-33.0 N 93-36-53.2 W (Converted to NAD 27)

ERP: 36.5 kW
Polarization: Horizontally polarized
HAAT: 600 m (1969 ft.)
Electrical Beam Tilt: 0.9 degrees
R/C AGL: 592 m (1942 ft.)
R/C AMSL: 893.2 m (2930 ft.)

Site Elevation: 301.2 m. (988 ft.)
Height Overall*: 609.6 m (2000 ft.)
(* As Filed In This Application, may differ from ASR Data, Below.)
Omni-Directional Antenna - Antenna Make/Model: RCA Corp. TBF-18AH(S)
Antenna ID: 87794
Polarization: Horizontally polarized

Structure Information

Structure Registration Number 1043707

Structure Type: TOWER
Registered To:
Tribune Broadcasting Company II, LLC
Structure Address:
1 Mile South
Alleman, IA
County Name: Polk County
ASR Issued: 01/16/2020
Date Built: 06/01/1972
Site Elevation: 301.2 m (988 ft.)
Structure Height: 609.6 m (2000 ft.)
Height Overall: 609.6 m (2000 ft.)
Overall Height AMSL: 910.8 m (2988 ft.)
FAA Determination: 08/12/1969
FAA Study #: 69-MKC-150-OE
Paint & Light FAA Chapters: 1, 3, 10.4, 19.4, 21
RED LIGHTS/PAINT
41-48-33.0 N 93-36-54.0 W (NAD 83)
41-48-33.0 N 93-36-53.2 W
(Converted to NAD 27)
WHO-DT Licensee Information

Tribune Broadcasting Company II LLC
545 E. John Carpenter Freeway
Irving, TX 75062
Phone: 214-765-4229
Corporation
0000212171 Applicant Information

Jason Roberts
Title: Associate General Counsel
Date: 03/07/2023
Application Certifier
WHO TV
Tribune Broadcasting Company Ii Llc
545 E. John Carpenter Freeway
Irving, TX 75062
Applicant
Brad Olk
Tribune Broadcasting Company Ii, Llc
1801 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
VP Technology
Jason Roberts
Nexstar Media Inc.
545 E. John Carpenter Freeway
Suite 700
Irving, TX 75061
Associate General Councel
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Associated Microwave Licenses


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Study Date: 4/28/2024; Study Duration: 0.0772 Seconds.
Database Sources:
04/26/2024 FCC LMS,
4/23/2024 FCC ASR,
4/23/2024 FCC ULS Microwave, and
4/23/2024 FCC ULS Broadcast Land Mobile.



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