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KCWS-LD
Call Sign History
KCWS-LD from 01/31/2022
KCWS-LP from 02/06/2006
KBNW-LP from 10/31/1997
K44CW from 01/04/1989
880624PH from ???
Channel 27DT

Sioux Falls, SD
License
CP
Application
Allocation
STA





KCWS-LD Service: LD - Digital TV Translator or LPTV Station
Channel: 27 Zone:
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Facility ID: 38116
FRN: 0002480085

Status: LIC
Application Accepted: 01/03/2022
License Expires: 04/01/2030
File Number: 0000178498

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Site Location: 43-32-08.0 N 96-44-35.0 W (NAD 83)
Site Location: 43-32-08.1 N 96-44-33.8 W (Converted to NAD 27)

ERP: 0.72 kW
Polarization: Horizontally polarized
Electrical Beam Tilt: 0.5 degrees
R/C AGL: 34 m (112 ft.)
R/C AMSL: 490 m (1608 ft.)
Emission Mask: Stringent

Site Elevation: 456 m. (1496 ft.)
Height Overall*: 35.4 m (116 ft.)
(* As Filed In This Application, may differ from ASR Data, Below.)
Omni-Directional Antenna - Antenna Make/Model: Systems With Reliability Inc. SWLP8OI
Antenna ID: 1006606
Polarization: Horizontally polarized

Structure Information

Structure Registration Number 1059387

Structure Type: BPOLE
Registered To:
CommNet Cellular Inc.
Structure Address:
0.6 Mi West Of Us Route 77 And 0.6 Mi South Of State Route 42
Sioux Falls, SD
County Name: Minnehaha County
ASR Issued: 10/19/2017
Date Built: 02/08/1997
Site Elevation: 456 m (1496 ft.)
Structure Height: 26.5 m (87 ft.)
Height Overall: 35.4 m (116 ft.)
Overall Height AMSL: 491.4 m (1612 ft.)
FAA Determination: 06/20/1991
FAA Study #: 91-AGL-0500-OE
Paint & Light FAA Chapters: NONE
43-32-08.0 N 96-44-35.0 W (NAD 83)
43-32-08.1 N 96-44-33.8 W
(Converted to NAD 27)
KCWS-LD Licensee Information

Forum Communications Company
301 South 8th Street
Fargo, ND 58103
Phone: 701-237-6500
Corporation
0000178498 Applicant Information

James F Simpson
Title: Sole Managing Member
Date: 01/03/2022
Application Certifier
J.F. Broadcasting, LLC
J.F. Broadcasting, LLC
Rapid City, SD 57709
Applicant
Daniel Kirkpatrick
Baker & Hostetler LLP
1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20036

Associated Land Mobile Licenses


(No Records Found)
Associated Microwave Licenses


(No Records Found)

Study Date: 4/02/2025; Study Duration: 0.0457 Seconds.
Database Sources:
04/02/2025 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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