FM translator
W297BC 107.3 FM
Roanoke, VA · Mel Wheeler, Inc.
| Status | LicensedSince 2026-08-18 |
|---|---|
| Service | FM translator |
| Community of license | Roanoke, VA |
| Licensee | Mel Wheeler, Inc.As named on the filing below |
| Facility ID | 5146 FCC record |
| Call sign since | 2011-09-14 |
Licensed facilities
| Frequency | 107.3 MHz (channel 297) |
|---|---|
| Class | D |
| ERP | 0.125 kW horizontal, 0.125 kW vertical |
| HAAT | 219.0 m |
| Radiation center | 683.0 m AMSL, 24.0 m above ground |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | 37° 20′ 48.50″ N 80° 02′ 07.20″ W37.346806, -80.035333 |
| Antenna | NIC BKG77/1-NDANondirectional |
| File number | 0000301823 LMSFiled 2026-08-14 |
| License expires | 2027-10-01 |
Recent FCC actions
| Date | Action | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | Granted | 0000301823 (Amendment) |
| 2026-08-18 | Superseded by Amendment | 0000301823 (Modification) |
| 2026-08-18 | Pending | 0000301823 (Amendment) |
| 2026-08-14 | Under Review | 0000301823 (Amendment) |
| 2026-08-10 | Pending | 0000301823 (Modification) |
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