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WAVY-TV Channel 19

Portsmouth, VA · Nexstar Inc.

StatusLicensedSince 2009-06-16
ServiceFull-power TV
Community of licensePortsmouth, VA
LicenseeNexstar Inc.As named on the filing below
Facility ID71127 FCC record
Call sign since1981-06-25

Licensed facilities

FrequencyRF channel 19
ERP1,000.000 kW
HAAT280.4 m
Radiation center287.5 m AMSL, 280.5 m above ground
Coordinates (NAD83)36° 49′ 15.00″ N 76° 30′ 40.00″ W36.820833, -76.511111
AntennaDielectric TFU-30GBH/VP-R O8Nondirectional
File number0000125371 LMSFiled 2020-11-03
License expires2028-10-01

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