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WFYR 97.3 FM

Elmwood, IL · Rainbow Broadcasting Corporation

StatusLicensedSince 1993-11-12
ServiceFM
Community of licenseElmwood, IL
LicenseeRainbow Broadcasting CorporationAs named on the filing below
Facility ID72080 FCC record
Call sign since1992-01-17

Licensed facilities

Frequency97.3 MHz (channel 247)
ClassB1
ERP23.500 kW horizontal, 23.500 kW vertical
HAAT103.0 m
Radiation center295.0 m AMSL, 94.0 m above ground
Coordinates (NAD83)40° 46′ 22.10″ N 89° 44′ 50.30″ W40.772806, -89.747306
File numberBLH-19930812KD LMSFiled 1993-08-12

Recent FCC actions

DateActionApplication
2026-08-17Granted0000297845 (Amendment)
2026-08-17Pending0000297845 (Amendment)

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