Approved by OMB 3060-0837
September 2014
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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) AM License to Cover (302-AM)

File Number:
0000246065
Submit Date:
06/11/2024
Lead Call Sign:
WRED
FRN:
0003771128
Service:
Full Power AM
Purpose:
License To Cover
Status:
Pending
Status Date:
06/11/2024
Filing Status:
Active


General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? No

Fees, Waivers, and Exemptions

Section Question Response
Fees Is the applicant exempt from FCC application Fees? No
Indicate reason for fee exemption:
Is the applicant exempt from FCC regulatory Fees? No
Waivers Does this filing request a waiver of the Commission's rule(s)? No
Total number of rule sections involved in this waiver request:

Application Type Call Sign Facility ID Fee Code Fee Amount
License To Cover WRED 3140 MMR $720.00
      Total

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

Atlantic Coast Radio, LLC

Jon Van Hoogenstyn

779 Warren Avenue

Portland, ME 04103

United States

+1 (207) 773-9695

jon@atlanticcoastradio.com

Company

Contact Representatives (2)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Charles M. Anderson

Engineering Consultant

Anderson Associates

5900 Lake Cyrus Drive

Hoover, AL 35244

United States

+1 (270) 535-4432

cmanderson43@yahoo.com

Technical Representative

Brad Deutsch

Counsel

Foster Garvey P.C.

3000 K Street, NW

Suite 420

Washington, DC 20007

United States

+1 (202) 298-1793

brad.deutsch@foster.com

Legal Representative

Legal Certifications

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Section Question Response
Character Issues Applicant certifies that neither applicant nor any party to the application has or had any interest in, or connection with: (a) any broadcast application in any proceeding where character issues were left in unresolved or were resolved adversely against the applicant or party to the application; or (b) any pending broadcast application in which character issues have been raised. Yes
Adverse Findings Applicant certifies that, with respect to the applicant and any party to the application, and any non-party equity owner in the applicant, no adverse finding has been made, nor has an adverse final action been taken by any court or administrative body in a civil or criminal proceeding brought under the provisions of any law related to the following: any felony; mass media-related antitrust or unfair competition; fraudulent statements to another governmental unit; or discrimination. Yes

Frequency and Facility Information

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Section Question Response
Program Test Authority The application is operating pursuant to automatic program test authority in accordance with 47 CFR 73.1620 Yes
The applicant is requesting program test authority in accordance with 47 CFR Section 73.1620 No
Proposed Community of License State Maine
City Westbrook
Facility Information Frequency 1440
Service Type Main
Facility Type Commercial
Class B
Modes/Hour of Operation Modes/Hour of Operation Daytime, NightTime

Antenna Summary Data

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Non-Directional Antenna Data - Daytime

Section Question Response
Parameters Nominal Power 1.000
Antenna Input Power 1.000
RF common point or antenna current without modulation 4.3
Measured antenna or common point resistance at operating frequency 54.0
Latitude 43° 40` 49.3N
Longitude 070° 22` 44.6W
Excitation Series
Towers
ASRN No. Overall ht.(m) AGL w/o light(m) AGL with light(m) Tower Type
1327929 52.1 53.0 53.0 Neither
Tower Description Attach as an exhibit, a description of the towers (uniform cross section, guyed, top-loaded, or such) with details, dimensions and information regarding any other antennas mounted on the tower.
Ground System Description Attach as an exhibit, a complete description of the ground system.
Antenna or Common Point Resistance Attach as an exhibit, reasons for any change in antenna or common point resistance, if applicable.
Antenna Performance Proof of Performance

Directional Antenna Data - Nighttime

Section Question Response
Parameters Nominal Power 1.000
Antenna Input Power 1.080
RF common point or antenna current without modulation 4.47
Measured antenna or common point resistance at operating frequency 54.0
Latitude 43° 40` 49.3N
Longitude 70° 22` 44.6W
Excitation Series
Antenna Monitor Manufacturer Potomac
Antenna Monitor Type AM-19
Towers
Tower Field Ratio Phase (deg.) ASRN Overall Ht. (m) AGL w/o light(m) AGL w light(m) Tower Type
1 0.328 -106.6 1327928 52.1 53.0 53.0 Neither
2 1.000 0 1327929 52.1 53.0 53.0 Neither
3 0.559 106.0 1327930 52.1 53.0 53.0 Neither
Tower Description Attach as an exhibit, a description of the towers (uniform cross section, guyed, top-loaded, or such) with details, dimensions and information regarding any other antennas mounted on the tower.
Ground System Description Attach as an exhibit, a complete description of the ground system.
Antenna or Common Point Resistance Attach as an exhibit, reasons for any change in antenna or common point resistance, if applicable.
Antenna Performance Proof of Performance
Ground System Description Attach as an exhibit, an engineering statement describing the techniques and software used in the moment method model. Include a complete description of the sampling system and related measurements. If base sampling is specified, an exhibit of the circuit model must be provided. A tower survey certification must also be included unless the station is exempt per Section 73.151(c)(1)(ix). The station must meet all the requirements specified in Section 73.151.
Description of Sampling System
Sampling System Certification No

License Certifications

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Section Question Response
Certifications Was the facility constructed in compliance with all special operating conditions, terms, and obligations described in the construction permit? Yes
Correcting Coordinates Is this application being filed to correct coordinates as authorized by 47 CFR Section 73.1690(c)(11)? No
Change in License Status Is this application being filed to authorize a change in license status from commercial to non-commercial or from non-commercial to commercial, pursuant to 47 CFR Section 73.1690(c)(9)? No

Certification

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Section Question Response
General Certification Statements The Applicant waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or of the electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of the United States because of the previous use of the same, whether by authorization or otherwise, and requests an Authorization in accordance with this application (See Section 304 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.).  
The Applicant certifies that neither the Applicant nor any other party to the application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits pursuant to §5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. § 862, because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. This certification does not apply to applications filed in services exempted under §1.2002(c) of the rules, 47 CFR . See §1.2002(b) of the rules, 47 CFR § 1.2002(b), for the definition of "party to the application" as used in this certification § 1.2002(c). The Applicant certifies that all statements made in this application and in the exhibits, attachments, or documents incorporated by reference are material, are part of this application, and are true, complete, correct, and made in good faith.  
Authorized Party to Sign

FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID

Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application.

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503).

 
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. John Van Hoogenstyn
General Manager

06/11/2024

Attachments

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File Name Uploaded By Attachment Type Description Upload Status
WRED Antenna System Statement.pdf Applicant All Purpose Special Conditions-Antenna System Exhibit Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
WRED Tower Exhibit.pdf Applicant Tower Exhibits Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion