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Full-power TV

WGAL Channel 8

Lancaster, PA · Hearst Properties Inc.

StatusLicensedSince 2023-07-26
ServiceFull-power TV
Community of licenseLancaster, PA
LicenseeHearst Properties Inc.As named on the filing below
Facility ID53930 FCC record
Call sign since1991-04-01

Licensed facilities

FrequencyRF channel 8
ERP59.000 kW
HAAT419.0 m
Radiation center556.9 m AMSL, 239.3 m above ground
Coordinates (NAD83)40° 02′ 04.00″ N 76° 37′ 07.00″ W40.034444, -76.618611
AntennaRCA TW-9A8-RNondirectional
File number0000129691 LMSFiled 2020-12-14

Pending applications

  • BDRTCDT-20090824ADN (CP), filed 2009-08-24 LMS

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