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WBNX-TV Channel 17

Akron, OH · Nexstar Media Inc.

StatusLicensedSince 2026-07-22
ServiceFull-power TV
Community of licenseAkron, OH
LicenseeNexstar Media Inc.As named on the filing below
Facility ID72958 FCC record
Call sign since1985-06-04

Licensed facilities

FrequencyRF channel 17
ERP505.000 kW
HAAT357.4 m
Radiation center616.0 m AMSL, 336.2 m above ground
Coordinates (NAD83)41° 23′ 02.00″ N 81° 41′ 43.00″ W41.383889, -81.695278
AntennaDIE TFU-21ETT-R P270BNTNondirectional
File number0000295174 LMSFiled 2026-06-22
License expires2029-10-01

Recent FCC actions

DateActionApplication
2026-07-22Granted0000295174 (Amendment)
2026-07-22Superseded by Amendment0000295174 (Amendment)
2026-07-22Pending0000295174 (Amendment)

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