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Full-power TV

KCWI-TV Channel 23

Ames, IA

StatusLicensedSince 2026-07-29
ServiceFull-power TV
Community of licenseAmes, IA
Facility ID51502 FCC record
Call sign since2006-09-18

Licensed facilities

FrequencyRF channel 23
ERP246.000 kW
HAAT610.0 m
Radiation center902.9 m AMSL, 599.0 m above ground
Coordinates (NAD83)41° 49′ 48.00″ N 93° 36′ 54.60″ W41.830000, -93.615167
AntennaAND ATW30H3-ETO-23MNondirectional
File numberBLCDT-20090612AIO LMSFiled 2009-06-12

Pending applications

  • BPCDT-20130205AAY (MOD), filed 2013-02-05 LMS

Recent FCC actions

DateActionApplication
2026-07-29Received0000301254 (Notification)

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