FM translator
W253BE 98.5 FM
Salem, VA
| Status | Licensed, silentSince 2026-04-08 |
|---|---|
| Service | FM translator |
| Community of license | Salem, VA |
| Facility ID | 5122 FCC record |
| Call sign since | 2011-06-21 |
Licensed facilities
| Frequency | 98.5 MHz (channel 253) |
|---|---|
| Class | D |
| ERP | 0.010 kW horizontal, 0.010 kW vertical |
| HAAT | 129.0 m |
| Radiation center | 609.0 m AMSL, 12.0 m above ground |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | 37° 13′ 56.40″ N 80° 02′ 45.10″ W37.232333, -80.045861 |
| Antenna | NIC BKG77/1L-NDANondirectional |
| File number | BLFT-20110527AIV LMSFiled 2011-05-27 |
Recent FCC actions
| Date | Action | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | Granted | 0000304688 (Request for Extension) |
| 2026-10-08 | Pending | 0000304688 (Request for Extension) |
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