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WFBG 1,290 AM

Altoona, PA

StatusLicensedSince 2024-07-11
ServiceAM
Community of licenseAltoona, PA
Facility ID38269 FCC record

Licensed facilities

HoursPowerAntennaCoordinates (NAD83)
Daytime5 kWNondirectional40° 27′ 20.30″ N 78° 23′ 49.00″ W
Nighttime1 kWDirectional40° 27′ 20.30″ N 78° 23′ 49.00″ W

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Frequency1,290 kHz
License fileBL-13156
License expires2030-08-01

Recent FCC actions

DateActionApplication
2026-08-19Granted0000301994 (Request for Extension)
2026-08-18Pending0000301994 (Request for Extension)

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From the FCC's LMS public database as of 2026-10-16, updated every morning, and the FCC AM map's data for AM power and antennas. Not a product of the FCC.