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WVES 101.5 FM

Chincoteague, VA

StatusLicensedSince 2016-09-26
ServiceFM
Community of licenseChincoteague, VA
Facility ID198743 FCC record
Call sign since2017-12-12

Licensed facilities

Frequency101.5 MHz (channel 268)
ClassA
ERP2.900 kW horizontal, 2.900 kW vertical
HAAT101.0 m
Radiation center105.0 m AMSL, 102.0 m above ground
Coordinates (NAD83)37° 55′ 14.40″ N 75° 23′ 05.70″ W37.920667, -75.384917
AntennaERI LPX-3ENondirectional
File numberBLH-20181102AAQ LMSFiled 2018-11-02

Construction permit

Granted after the license above: the station may be moving or changing.

Frequency101.5 MHz (channel 268)
ClassA
ERP6.000 kW horizontal, 6.000 kW vertical
HAAT69.0 m
Radiation center72.0 m AMSL, 60.0 m above ground
Coordinates (NAD83)37° 55′ 45.00″ N 75° 28′ 52.00″ W37.929167, -75.481111
File number0000255539 LMSFiled 2024-10-08
Permit expires2027-12-20

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