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WFYI-LD
Call Sign History
??? from 12/21/2022
WFYI-LD from 07/27/2022
W29EL-D from 10/02/2012
Channel 29DT

Indianapolis, IN
License
CP
Application
Allocation
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WFYI-LD Service: LD - Digital TV Translator or LPTV Station (ATSC3 Station)
Channel: 29 Zone:
Indianapolis, Indiana
Nielsen DMA™:  Indianapolis
Facility ID: 187439
FRN: 0005276407

Status: LIC
Application Accepted: 09/28/2022
License Expires: 08/01/2029
File Number: 0000200980

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Site Location: 39-53-56.9 N 86-12-02.4 W (NAD 83)
Site Location: 39-53-56.8 N 86-12-02.4 W (Converted to NAD 27)

ERP: 15 kW
Polarization: Elliptically polarized
Electrical Beam Tilt: 1 degree
R/C AGL: 238.1 m (781 ft.)
R/C AMSL: 491.1 m (1611 ft.)
Emission Mask: Full Service

Site Elevation: 253 m. (830 ft.)
Height Overall*: 267 m (876 ft.)
(* As Filed In This Application, may differ from ASR Data, Below.)
Omni-Directional Antenna - Antenna Make/Model: Electronics Research Inc. AL8O-29-PME-SP
Antenna ID: 1009453
Polarization: Elliptically polarized

Structure Information

Structure Registration Number 1027896

Structure Type: Registered To:
METROPOLITAN INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC MEDIA, INC.
Structure Address:
Twr 1 - 2300 W 79th St
Indianapolis, IN
County Name: Marion County
ASR Issued: 10/02/2017
Date Built: 10/24/2018
Site Elevation: 253 m (830 ft.)
Structure Height: 243.8 m (800 ft.)
Height Overall: 267 m (876 ft.)
Overall Height AMSL: 520 m (1706 ft.)
FAA Determination: 12/11/2008
FAA Study #: 2008-AGL-5729-OE
FAA Circular #: 70/7460-1K
Paint & Light FAA Chapters: 3, 4, 5, 12
Removed expiration and final dates from determination. Scenario 2./jjs/case#635066
39-53-56.9 N 86-12-02.4 W (NAD 83)
39-53-56.8 N 86-12-02.4 W
(Converted to NAD 27)
WFYI-LD Licensee Information

Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Media, Inc.
1630 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: 317-636-2020
Private Not-for-Profit Educational Institution
0000200980 Applicant Information

Gregory Petrowich
Title: President and Ceo
Date: 09/28/2022
Application Certifier

Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Media, Inc.
1630 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Applicant
Bruce Bellamy
Munn-Reese
Munn-Reese
PO Box 220
Coldwater, MI 49036
Technical Consultant
Matthew H. McCormick
Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, P.L.C.
1300 North 17th Street
11th Floor
Arlington, VA 22209

Associated Land Mobile Licenses


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Associated Microwave Licenses


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Study Date: 4/01/2025; Study Duration: 0.0712 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.



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