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KNWS-LD
Call Sign History
KNWS-LD from 02/10/2021
KNWS - LD from ???
KNWS-LP from 01/06/2011
KBDF-LP from 06/28/2004
K64FM from 11/20/1997
GO0308ST from 11/20/1997
Channel 27DT

Brownsville, TX
License
CP
Application
Allocation
STA





KNWS-LD Service: LD - Digital TV Translator or LPTV Station
Channel: 27 Zone:
Brownsville, Texas
DTV TSID: 8283
Facility ID: 3265
FRN: 0026907345

Status: STA – Special Temporary Authority (Licensed And Reduced Power)
Application Accepted: 03/31/2025
STA Expires: 08/01/2030
File Number: 0000268759

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Site Location: 26-09-01.5 N 97-30-58.7 W (NAD 83)
Site Location: 26-09-00.2 N 97-30-57.8 W (Converted to NAD 27)

ERP: 3.9 kW
Polarization: Circularly polarized
Electrical Beam Tilt: .5 degrees
R/C AGL: 93.2 m (306 ft.)
R/C AMSL: 99.3 m (326 ft.)
Emission Mask: Full Service

Site Elevation: 6.1 m. (20 ft.)
Height Overall*: 97.5 m (320 ft.)
(* As Filed In This Application, may differ from ASR Data, Below.)
Directional Antenna - Antenna Make/Model: Kathrein 2x3 UTVC-01/X
Antenna ID: 1012662
Polarization: Circularly polarized

Antenna Data for Antenna Id: 1012662
KNWS-LD LD File: -0000268759
Kathrein - 2x3 UTVC-01/X
Service: LD
Standard Pattern: N
Pattern and Field Values Include a 260.0° Clockwise Rotation
AzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatio
00.316100.202200.131300.089
400.001500.001600.001700.001
800.001900.0011000.0011100.001
1200.0011300.0011400.0011500.202
1600.3161700.4321800.5701900.738
2000.9312101.0002200.9552300.813
2400.7172500.8462601.0002700.846
2800.7172900.8133000.9553101.000
3200.9313300.7383400.5703500.432
Structure Information

Structure Registration Number 1214446

Structure Type: TOWER
Registered To:
American Towers LLC
Structure Address:
28612 Fm 803 (035845)
San Benito, TX
County Name: Cameron County
ASR Issued: 06/24/2016
Date Built: 08/16/2000
Site Elevation: 6.1 m (20 ft.)
Structure Height: 92.7 m (304 ft.)
Height Overall: 97.5 m (320 ft.)
Overall Height AMSL: 103.6 m (340 ft.)
FAA Determination: 11/23/2010
FAA Study #: 2010-ASW-6404-OE
FAA Circular #: 70/7460-1K
Paint & Light FAA Chapters: 4, 8, 12
OM&L to remain the same as prior study = A MED-DUAL SYSTEM
26-09-01.5 N 97-30-58.7 W (NAD 83)
26-09-00.2 N 97-30-57.8 W
(Converted to NAD 27)
KNWS-LD Licensee Information

HC2 Station Group, Inc.
295 Madison Avenue, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 954-606-5486
Corporation
0000268759 Applicant Information

Renee Ilhardt
Title: Vice President of Regulatory Affairs
Date: 03/31/2025
Application Certifier

HC2 Station Group, Inc.
295 Madison Avenue, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Applicant
Michael Voge
HC2 Station Group, Inc.
295 Madison Avenue, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Director of Engineering Operations
Renee Ilhardt
HC2 Broadcasting Holdings, Inc.
295 Madison Avenue, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10017
VP, Regulatory Affairs
David O'Connor
Wilkinson, Barker, Knauer, LLP
1800 M Street, NW; Suite 800N
Washington, DC 20036
Partner
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Study Date: 4/06/2025; Study Duration: 0.0764 Seconds.
Database Sources:
04/04/2025 FCC LMS,
4/1/2025 FCC ASR,
4/1/2025 FCC ULS Microwave, and
4/1/2025 FCC ULS Broadcast Land Mobile.



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