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KDSM-TV Channel 16

Des Moines, IA · Kdsm Licensee, LLC

StatusLicensedSince 2025-06-27
ServiceFull-power TV
Community of licenseDes Moines, IA
LicenseeKdsm Licensee, LLCAs named on the filing below
Facility ID56527 FCC record
Call sign since1986-01-17

Licensed facilities

FrequencyRF channel 16
ERP1,000.000 kW
HAAT612.0 m
Radiation center902.9 m AMSL, 599.0 m above ground
Coordinates (NAD83)41° 49′ 48.00″ N 93° 36′ 54.60″ W41.830000, -93.615167
AntennaDIE TFU-28GTH-R 06SP DCNondirectional
File number0000243309 LMSFiled 2024-04-09

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