Universal Licensing System
KAB553
BLACK HILLS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC
License details
| ULS identifier | 1880580 |
|---|---|
| Call sign | KAB553 |
| Radio service | IG |
| Status | A |
| Grant date | 2022-09-21 |
| Expiration | 2032-11-20 |
| Frequency range | 153.545 - 158.265 MHz (2 frequencies) |
| Locations | 6 |
| Representative location | LEAD, LAWRENCE, SD |
| Coordinates | 44.2411667, -103.7886389 |
| Source archive | l_LMpriv.zip |
| Dataset refreshed | 2026-08-02 01:12:21 |
Licensee
| Name | BLACK HILLS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC |
|---|---|
| Applicant type | C |
| FRN | 0007082985 |
| Location | CUSTER, SD |
| Address | 25191 COOPERATIVE WAY, CUSTER, SD, 57730 |
| Phone | 6056734461 |
| [email protected] |
Frequency assignments
| Location | Antenna | Station class | Assigned MHz | Upper MHz | Carrier MHz | Output W | ERP W | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | FB2C | 153.38000000 | 100.000000 | 155.800000 | |||
| 7 | 1 | FB2C | 153.44000000 | 50.000000 | 54.000000 | |||
| 2 | 3 | FB2C | 153.47000000 | 80.000000 | 67.700000 | |||
| 3 | 2 | FB | 153.54500000 | 50.000000 | 100.000000 | |||
| 6 | 1 | MO | 153.54500000 | 50.000000 | 100.000000 | |||
| 11 | 1 | MO | 153.54500000 | 50.000000 | 100.000000 | |||
| 12 | 1 | MO | 153.54500000 | 50.000000 | 100.000000 | |||
| 13 | 1 | MO | 153.54500000 | 50.000000 | 100.000000 | |||
| 9 | 1 | FB2C | 153.65000000 | 100.000000 | 106.700000 | |||
| 3 | 2 | FX1 | 158.26500000 | 50.000000 | 150.000000 | |||
| 5 | 1 | FX1 | 158.26500000 | 50.000000 | 100.000000 | |||
| 6 | 1 | MO | 158.26500000 | 50.000000 | 100.000000 | |||
| 11 | 1 | MO | 158.26500000 | 50.000000 | 100.000000 | |||
| 12 | 1 | MO | 158.26500000 | 50.000000 | 100.000000 | |||
| 13 | 1 | MO | 158.26500000 | 50.000000 | 100.000000 |
Emission designators
| Location | Antenna | Frequency MHz | Upper MHz | Emission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 153.38000000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 7 | 1 | 153.44000000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 2 | 3 | 153.47000000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 3 | 2 | 153.54500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 6 | 1 | 153.54500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 11 | 1 | 153.54500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 12 | 1 | 153.54500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 13 | 1 | 153.54500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 9 | 1 | 153.65000000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 3 | 2 | 158.26500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 5 | 1 | 158.26500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 6 | 1 | 158.26500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 11 | 1 | 158.26500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 12 | 1 | 158.26500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 13 | 1 | 158.26500000 | 11K2F3E |
Licensed locations
| Location | Type | Address | Coordinates | Ground elevation | Structure | Height | NEPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | T | 16 KM NW, CUSTER, PENNINGTON, SD | 43.86708333, -103.75008333 | 2204.000 m | GTOWER | 38.000 m structure / 41.000 m overall | N |
| 3 | T | 25197 COOPERATIVE WAY, CUSTER, CUSTER, SD | 43.75330556, -103.63991667 | 1630.000 m | BANT | 12.000 m structure / 15.000 m overall | N |
| 5 | T | SD | 0.000 m | 0.000 m structure / 0.000 m overall | N | ||
| 6 | T | 0.000 m | 0.000 m structure / 0.000 m overall | N | |||
| 7 | T | 21824 NORTH ROCHFORD RD, LEAD, LAWRENCE, SD | 44.24116667, -103.78863889 | 1953.000 m | UPOLE | 21.300 m structure / 27.400 m overall | N |
| 8 | T | 0.75 MI N & 1.1 MI W HAINES AVE HWY EXIT I90, RAPID CITY, PENNINGTON, SD | 44.11500000, -103.24388889 | 1197.900 m | GTOWER | 54.900 m structure / 57.900 m overall | N |
| 9 | T | 1 MILE SOUTHWEST OF HOT SPRINGS, SD, HOT SPRINGS, FALL RIVER, SD | 43.44083333, -103.45241667 | 1319.000 m | GTOWER | 61.000 m structure / 66.000 m overall | N |
| 11 | T | N | |||||
| 12 | T | N | |||||
| 13 | T | N |
Antennas
| Location | Antenna | Type | Make / model | Height | Polarization | Gain dB | Azimuth | Radiation center | Maximum EIRP W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | ||||||||
| 1 | 6 | ||||||||
| 1 | 7 | T | 27.400 m | 159.500 | |||||
| 1 | 8 | 57.900 m | 197.000 | ||||||
| 1 | 9 | 63.100 m | 238.100 | ||||||
| 1 | 11 | ||||||||
| 1 | 12 | ||||||||
| 1 | 13 | ||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 15.000 m | 6.0000 | 360.0000 | -67.300 | ||||
| 3 | 2 | T | 41.000 m | 6.0000 | 360.0000 | 298.800 |
Control points
| Number | Address | County | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BLACK HILLS ELECTRIC OFC, CUSTER, SD | CUSTER | 6056734461 |
Special conditions
| Type | Condition code |
|---|---|
| P | 4020 |
License history
| Date | File or call sign | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-21 | KAB553 | LIREN |
| 2014-06-09 | KAB553 | LIMOD |
| 2012-08-28 | KAB553 | LIREN |
| 2012-08-27 | KAB553 | LETRES |
| 2012-08-27 | KAB553 | ESUAPR |
| 2008-02-12 | KAB553 | LIMOD |
| 2007-08-20 | KAB553 | LIMOD |
| 2003-09-08 | KAB553 | LETCNS |
| 2002-12-10 | KAB553 | LIMOD |
| 2002-09-18 | KAB553 | LIREN |
| 2002-08-26 | KAB553 | LETRES |
| 2001-09-04 | KAB553 | AUDOPR |
| 2000-11-24 | KAB553 | LICCNV |
| 1997-09-10 | KAB553 | AUTHPR |
| 1997-09-10 | KAB553 | LIREN |
Sources and provenance
| Source | Source record | Retrieved | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| ULS | 1880580 | 2026-08-02 01:12:21 | Official Bulk Record |
Selected field provenance
| Field | Displayed value | Source | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call Sign | KAB553 | ULS 1880580 | 2026-08-02 01:12:21 |
| Status | A | ULS 1880580 | 2026-08-02 01:12:21 |
| Service | IG | ULS 1880580 | 2026-08-02 01:12:21 |
| Grant Date | 2022-09-21 | ULS 1880580 | 2026-08-02 01:12:21 |
| Expiration Date | 2032-11-20 | ULS 1880580 | 2026-08-02 01:12:21 |