Accept
By using FCCInfo you agree to the terms & conditions. Read disclaimer Read privacy statement
FCCInfo.com

A Service of Cavell, Mertz & Associates, Inc.
(855) FCC-INFO

WGMB-TV
Call Sign History
WGMB-TV from 06/25/2009
WGMB from 12/25/1990
WPFT from 09/21/1990
DWPFT from 07/05/1990
Channel 24DT
Virtual Channel 44

Baton Rouge, LA
License
CP
Application
Allocation
STA





WGMB-TV Service: DT - Digital TV (ATSC3 Station)
Channel: 24 Zone: 3
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Nielsen DMA™:  Baton Rouge
Network: FOX
Virtual Channel: 44
DTV TSID: 1299
Facility ID: 12520
FRN: 0009961889

Status: LIC
Application Accepted: 12/12/2023
License Expires: 06/01/2029
File Number: 0000227320

FCC Website Links:
  LMS Facility Details
  This Application
  Other WGMB-TV Applications
  Including Superseded Applications
  Service Contour - Open Street Map or USGS Map (41 dBu)
  Service Contour - KML / Google Earth (41 dBu)
  Public Inspection Files
  Rabbit Ears Info Search for WGMB-TV

Site Location: 30-19-34.6 N 91-16-36.1 W (NAD 83)
Site Location: 30-19-33.9 N 91-16-35.7 W (Converted to NAD 27)

ERP: 665 kW
Polarization: Elliptically polarized
HAAT: 422.6 m (1386 ft.)
Electrical Beam Tilt: 0.90 degrees
R/C AGL: 423 m (1388 ft.)
R/C AMSL: 426.7 m (1400 ft.)

Site Elevation: 3.7 m. (12 ft.)
Height Overall*: 529.4 m (1737 ft.)
(* As Filed In This Application, may differ from ASR Data, Below.)
Directional Antenna - Antenna Make/Model: Dielectric TFU-30JSC/VP-R C200
Antenna ID: 1011271
Polarization: Elliptically polarized

Antenna Data for Antenna Id: 1011271
WGMB-TV DT File: -0000227320
Dielectric - TFU-30JSC/VP-R C200
Service: DT
Standard Pattern: N
AzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatio
00.870100.910200.950300.980
400.990501.000600.990700.980
800.950900.9101000.8701100.840
1200.8001300.7701400.7301500.660
1600.5701700.4601800.3501900.280
2000.2802100.3402200.4002300.420
2400.4002500.3402600.2802700.280
2800.3502900.4603000.5703100.660
3200.7303300.7703400.8003500.840
Structure Information

Structure Registration Number 1022810

Structure Type: TOWER
Registered To:
Pinnacle Towers LLC
Structure Address:
1.9 Mi W Of St Hwy 1 On Hwy 1148
Addis, LA
County Name: West Baton Rouge Parish
ASR Issued: 05/06/2016
Date Built: 01/01/1986
Site Elevation: 3.7 m (12 ft.)
Structure Height: 511.1 m (1677 ft.)
Height Overall: 529.4 m (1737 ft.)
Overall Height AMSL: 533.1 m (1749 ft.)
FAA Determination: 07/11/2008
FAA Study #: 2008-ASW-4853-OE
FAA Circular #: 70/7460-1K
Paint & Light FAA Chapters: 4, 7, 12
PRIOR STUDY 1987-ASW-812-OE
30-19-34.6 N 91-16-36.1 W (NAD 83)
30-19-33.9 N 91-16-35.7 W
(Converted to NAD 27)
WGMB-TV Licensee Information

Nexstar Media Inc.
545 E. John Carpenter Freeway
Suite 700
Irving, TX 75062
Phone: 972-373-8800
Corporation
0000227320 Applicant Information

Jason Roberts
Title: Associate General Counsel
Date: 12/12/2023
Application Certifier

Nexstar Media Inc.
545 E. John Carpenter Freeway
Suite 700
Irving, TX 75062
Applicant
Jason Roberts
Nexstar Media Inc.
545 E John Carpenter Freeway
Suite 700
Irving, TX 75062
Associate General Counsel
Associated Land Mobile Licenses


 KPJ506 Broadcast Auxiliary Remote Pickup
 KXB258 Broadcast Auxiliary Remote Pickup
Associated Microwave Licenses


 WLQ282 7 GHz TV Studio Transmitter Link
 WQXN923 7 GHz TV Studio Transmitter Link

Study Date: 4/01/2025; Study Duration: 0.0609 Seconds.
Database Sources:
04/01/2025 FCC LMS,
4/1/2025 FCC ASR,
4/1/2025 FCC ULS Microwave, and
4/1/2025 FCC ULS Broadcast Land Mobile.



© 2025 Capitol Airspace Group, LLC.
Alexandria, Virginia


If you have questions or concerns about the station above please contact the station Licensee.
Comments and questions about FCCInfo can be emailed to: webmaster@fccinfo.com