Universal Licensing System
WPFB495
License details
| ULS identifier | 1783264 |
|---|---|
| Call sign | WPFB495 |
| Radio service | IG |
| Status | C |
| Grant date | 1999-06-15 |
| Expiration | 2004-06-15 |
| Cancellation | 2002-05-08 |
| Frequency range | 452.875 - 457.875 MHz (2 frequencies) |
| Locations | 6 |
| Representative location | CHINOOK, BLAINE, MT |
| Coordinates | 48.2525000, -109.3071111 |
| Source archive | l_LMpriv.zip |
| Dataset refreshed | 2026-08-02 01:10:03 |
Licensee
| Name | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY |
|---|---|
| Applicant type | C |
| FRN | 0001647619 |
| Location | BUTTE, MT |
| Address | 40 EAST BROADWAY, BUTTE, MT, 59701 |
| Phone | 4064971000 |
Frequency assignments
| Location | Antenna | Station class | Assigned MHz | Upper MHz | Carrier MHz | Output W | ERP W | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | FXO | 452.87500000 | 20.000000 | 196.000000 | |||
| 2 | 1 | FXO | 457.87500000 | 20.000000 | 166.000000 | |||
| 3 | 1 | FXO | 457.87500000 | 20.000000 | 166.000000 | |||
| 4 | 1 | FXO | 457.87500000 | 20.000000 | 166.000000 | |||
| 5 | 1 | FXO | 457.87500000 | 20.000000 | 166.000000 | |||
| 6 | 1 | FXOT | 457.87500000 | 20.000000 | 166.000000 |
Emission designators
| Location | Antenna | Frequency MHz | Upper MHz | Emission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 452.87500000 | 20K0F3D | |
| 2 | 1 | 457.87500000 | 20K0F3D | |
| 3 | 1 | 457.87500000 | 20K0F3D | |
| 4 | 1 | 457.87500000 | 20K0F3D | |
| 5 | 1 | 457.87500000 | 20K0F3D | |
| 6 | 1 | 457.87500000 | 20K0F3D |
Licensed locations
| Location | Type | Address | Coordinates | Ground elevation | Structure | Height | NEPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T | LLOYD M W STA 50 KM S, CHINOOK, BLAINE, MT | 48.25250000, -109.30711111 | 1658.000 m | TOWER | 10.000 m structure / 16.000 m overall | N |
| 2 | T | HARLEM CITY GATE, HARLEM, BLAINE, MT | 48.52916667, -108.78877778 | 719.000 m | PIPE | 5.000 m structure / 5.000 m overall | N |
| 3 | T | FT BELKNAP CITY GATE .5 KM NE, FORT BELKNAP, BLAINE, MT | 48.48583333, -108.76100000 | 719.000 m | PIPE | 5.000 m structure / 5.000 m overall | N |
| 4 | T | BLAINE CTY 3 PURCH STA 54 KM S, CHINOOK, BLAINE, MT | 48.10888889, -109.31488889 | 1207.000 m | TOWER | 10.000 m structure / 10.000 m overall | N |
| 5 | T | BOWES FIELD COMPR 13 KM S, CHINOOK, BLAINE, MT | 48.46805556, -109.26572222 | 960.000 m | PIPE | 9.000 m structure / 9.000 m overall | N |
| 6 | T |
Antennas
| Location | Antenna | Type | Make / model | Height | Polarization | Gain dB | Azimuth | Radiation center | Maximum EIRP W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | T | 16.000 m | V | 11.0000 | 360.0000 | 396.000 | ||
| 1 | 2 | T | 5.000 m | V | 10.0000 | 231.1000 | -45.000 | ||
| 1 | 3 | T | 5.000 m | V | 10.0000 | 237.1000 | -42.000 | ||
| 1 | 4 | T | 10.000 m | V | 10.0000 | 2.0000 | 11.000 | ||
| 1 | 5 | T | 9.000 m | V | 10.0000 | 187.3000 | 76.000 | ||
| 1 | 6 | T |
Control points
| Number | Address | County | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 E BROADWAY, BUTTE, MT | 4064073000 |
Special conditions
| Type | Condition code |
|---|---|
| P | 1035 |
License history
| Date | File or call sign | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-05-09 | WPFB495 | LICAN |
| 2002-03-14 | WPFB495 | LIAUA |
| 2002-03-04 | WPFB495 | AUDOPR |
| 2002-02-15 | WPFB495 | LITRAN |
| 2000-11-23 | WPFB495 | LICCNV |
| 1999-06-25 | WPFB495 | LIMOD |
| 1999-06-25 | WPFB495 | AUTHPR |
Sources and provenance
| Source | Source record | Retrieved | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| ULS | 1783264 | 2026-08-02 01:10:03 | Official Bulk Record |
Selected field provenance
| Field | Displayed value | Source | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call Sign | WPFB495 | ULS 1783264 | 2026-08-02 01:10:03 |
| Status | C | ULS 1783264 | 2026-08-02 01:10:03 |
| Service | IG | ULS 1783264 | 2026-08-02 01:10:03 |
| Grant Date | 1999-06-15 | ULS 1783264 | 2026-08-02 01:10:03 |
| Expiration Date | 2004-06-15 | ULS 1783264 | 2026-08-02 01:10:03 |
| Cancellation Date | 2002-05-08 | ULS 1783264 | 2026-08-02 01:10:03 |