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K280FO 103.9 FM

Coachella, CA · Penfold Communications, Inc.

StatusLicensedSince 2026-05-18
ServiceFM translator
Community of licenseCoachella, CA
LicenseePenfold Communications, Inc.As named on the filing below
Facility ID141074 FCC record
Call sign since2012-10-22

Licensed facilities

Frequency103.9 MHz (channel 280)
ClassD
ERP0.009 kW horizontal, 0.009 kW vertical
HAAT-73.2 m
Radiation center41.1 m AMSL, 13.7 m above ground
Coordinates (NAD83)33° 38′ 30.20″ N 116° 05′ 07.00″ W33.641722, -116.085278
AntennaERI 100A-1MNondirectional
File number0000296382 LMSFiled 2026-05-08
License expires2029-12-01

Construction permit

Granted after the license above: the station may be moving or changing.

Frequency103.9 MHz (channel 280)
ClassD
ERP0.010 kW horizontal, 0.010 kW vertical
HAAT-73.2 m
Radiation center581.2 m AMSL, 21.3 m above ground
Coordinates (NAD83)33° 39′ 18.00″ N 115° 59′ 10.50″ W33.655000, -115.986250
AntennaNicom USA, Inc. BLK/5DA-1(Slant45)Nondirectional
File number0000296713 LMSFiled 2026-05-13
Permit expires2029-08-19

Recent FCC actions

DateActionApplication
2026-08-19Granted0000296713 (Modification)

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