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WTKR(DT)
Call Sign History
WTKR from 09/19/1994
WTKR-TV from 03/04/1981
WTAR-TV from 03/28/1980
Channel 16DT
Virtual Channel 3

Norfolk, VA
License
CP
Application
Allocation
STA





WTKR Service: DX - Digital TV Auxiliary Transmitting Antenna
Channel: 16 Zone: 1
Norfolk, Virginia
Nielsen DMA™:  Norfolk - Portsmth - Newpt Nws
Network: CBS, Court TV, Bounce, HSN, QVC
Virtual Channel: 3
DTV TSID: 3047
Facility ID: 47401
FRN: 0002710192

Status: LIC
Application Accepted: 05/20/2025
License Expires: 10/01/2028
File Number: 0000271195

FCC Website Links:
  LMS Facility Details
  This Application
  Other WTKR 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  Including Superseded Applications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 WTKR

Site Location: 36-48-31.8 N 76-30-11.3 W (NAD 83)
Site Location: 36-48-31.3 N 76-30-12.5 W (Converted to NAD 27)

ERP: 610 kW
Polarization: Horizontally polarized
HAAT: 293.6 m (963 ft.)
Electrical Beam Tilt: .75 degrees
R/C AGL: 292.6 m (960 ft.)
R/C AMSL: 299.6 m (983 ft.)

Site Elevation: 7 m. (23 ft.)
Height Overall*: 383.7 m (1259 ft.)
(* As Filed In This Application, may differ from ASR Data, Below.)
Directional Antenna - Antenna Make/Model: R.F. Systems SBB-EP-24C160
Antenna ID: 1012788
Polarization: Horizontally polarized

Antenna Data for Antenna Id: 1012788
WTKR DX File: -0000271195
R.F. Systems - SBB-EP-24C160
Service: DX
Standard Pattern: N
Pattern and Field Values Include a 45° Clockwise Rotation
AzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatio
50.994150.999251.000350.998
450.995550.994650.993750.989
850.981950.9711050.9591150.938
1250.8971350.8251450.7201550.593
1650.4691750.3981850.4211950.511
2050.6122150.6882250.7212350.705
2450.6472550.5612650.4842750.464
2850.5272950.6393050.7583150.857
3250.9243350.9623450.9793550.988
Structure Information

Structure Registration Number 1057874

Structure Type: GTOWER
Registered To:
American Towers LLC
Structure Address:
3702d Nansemond Parkway/btg-site Norfolk-2 #010152
Suffolk-23435, VA
County Name: Suffolk city
ASR Issued: 09/19/2013
Date Built: 02/03/2006
Site Elevation: 7 m (23 ft.)
Structure Height: 382.5 m (1255 ft.)
Height Overall: 383.7 m (1259 ft.)
Overall Height AMSL: 390.7 m (1282 ft.)
FAA Determination: 09/09/2013
FAA Study #: 2013-AEA-3672-OE
FAA Circular #: 70/7460-1K
Paint & Light FAA Chapters: 4, 9, 12
PRIOR STUDY 2006-AEA-5367-OE OM&L DUAL RED HIGH INTENSITY WHITE.
36-48-31.8 N 76-30-11.3 W (NAD 83)
36-48-31.3 N 76-30-12.5 W
(Converted to NAD 27)
WTKR(DT) Licensee Information

Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC
312 Walnut Street
28th Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-977-3000
Limited Liability Company
0000271195 Applicant Information

David Giles
Title: Chief Legal Officer
Date: 05/20/2025
Application Certifier
Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC
Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC
312 Walnut Street
28th Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Applicant
James Collins
The E.W. Scripps Company
14444 66th Street North
Clearwater, FL 33764
VP, Station Operations
David Giles
The E.W. Scripps Company
312 Walnut Street
28th Floor
Cincinnati, OH 20004
Chief Legal Officer
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Study Date: 6/08/2025; Study Duration: 0.0611 Seconds.
Database Sources:
06/06/2025 FCC LMS,
6/3/2025 FCC ASR,
6/3/2025 FCC ULS Microwave, and
6/3/2025 FCC ULS Broadcast Land Mobile.



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