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W252EL 98.3 FM

Cary, NC · First State Communications

StatusLicensedSince 2026-10-15
ServiceFM translator
Community of licenseCary, NC
LicenseeFirst State CommunicationsAs named on the filing below
Facility ID157569 FCC record
Call sign since2018-08-20

Licensed facilities

Frequency98.3 MHz (channel 252)
ClassD
ERP0.150 kW horizontal, 0.150 kW vertical
Radiation center285.2 m AMSL, 134.0 m above ground
Coordinates (NAD83)35° 47′ 36.00″ N 78° 45′ 37.00″ W35.793333, -78.760278
AntennaPSI FMY-1DANondirectional
File number0000304783 LMSFiled 2026-10-13
License expires2027-12-01

Recent FCC actions

DateActionApplication
2026-10-15Granted0000304783 (License To Cover)
2026-10-13Pending0000304783 (License To Cover)

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