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Full-power TV

WHOT-TV Channel 17

Opelika, AL · Cnz Communications Se, LLC

StatusLicensed, reduced powerSince 2025-09-26
ServiceFull-power TV
Community of licenseOpelika, AL
LicenseeCnz Communications Se, LLCAs named on the filing below
Facility ID11113 FCC record
Call sign since2025-10-01

Licensed facilities

FrequencyRF channel 17
ERP550.000 kW
HAAT537.0 m
Radiation center656.0 m AMSL, 508.8 m above ground
Coordinates (NAD83)32° 19′ 16.40″ N 84° 47′ 28.20″ W32.321222, -84.791167
AntennaERI ATW19H4-ESCX-17HNondirectional
File number0000129713 LMSFiled 2023-10-17

Pending applications

  • 0000194947 (MOD), filed 2024-10-31 LMS
  • 0000194947 (MOD), filed 2024-10-31 LMS

Recent FCC actions

DateActionApplication
2026-08-10Granted0000301728 (Request for Extension)
2026-08-06Pending0000301728 (Request for Extension)

Call sign history

  • WGBP-TV to WHOT-TV, 2025-09-26

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From the FCC's LMS public database as of 2026-10-17, updated every morning. Not a product of the FCC.