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KFNW-FM 97.9 FM

Fargo, ND · University Of Northwestern-st. Paul

StatusLicensedSince 2011-08-23
ServiceFM
Community of licenseFargo, ND
LicenseeUniversity Of Northwestern-st. PaulAs named on the filing below
Facility ID49772 FCC record
Call sign since1979-11-27

Licensed facilities

Frequency97.9 MHz (channel 250)
ClassC
ERP1.900 kW horizontal, 1.900 kW vertical
HAAT56.0 m
Radiation center332.7 m AMSL, 56.7 m above ground
Coordinates (NAD83)46° 48′ 07.20″ N 96° 53′ 22.00″ W46.802000, -96.889444
AntennaNicom BKG-77,2 sectionsNondirectional
File number0000235756 LMSFiled 2024-01-19
License expires2029-04-01

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