Universal Licensing System
WQAI454
License details
| ULS identifier | 2626750 |
|---|---|
| Call sign | WQAI454 |
| Radio service | IG |
| Status | A |
| Grant date | 2024-06-07 |
| Expiration | 2034-06-07 |
| Frequency range | 451.425 - 456.425 MHz (2 frequencies) |
| Locations | 5 |
| Representative location | Red Lodge, CARBON, MT |
| Coordinates | 45.2691111, -109.1426389 |
| Source archive | l_LMpriv.zip |
| Dataset refreshed | 2026-08-02 01:25:53 |
Licensee
| Name | NorthWestern Corporation |
|---|---|
| Applicant type | C |
| FRN | 0012478665 |
| Location | Butte, MT |
| Address | 11 East Park Street, Butte, MT, 59701 |
| Phone | 4064971000 |
| [email protected] |
Frequency assignments
| Location | Antenna | Station class | Assigned MHz | Upper MHz | Carrier MHz | Output W | ERP W | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | FXO | 451.42500000 | 20.000000 | 178.000000 | |||
| 2 | 1 | FXO | 456.42500000 | 20.000000 | 186.000000 | |||
| 3 | 1 | FXO | 456.42500000 | 20.000000 | 186.000000 | |||
| 4 | 1 | FXO | 456.42500000 | 20.000000 | 186.000000 | |||
| 6 | 1 | FXO | 456.42500000 | 20.000000 | 186.000000 |
Emission designators
| Location | Antenna | Frequency MHz | Upper MHz | Emission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 451.42500000 | 11K0F1D | |
| 2 | 1 | 456.42500000 | 11K0F1D | |
| 3 | 1 | 456.42500000 | 11K0F1D | |
| 4 | 1 | 456.42500000 | 11K0F1D | |
| 6 | 1 | 456.42500000 | 11K0F1D |
Licensed locations
| Location | Type | Address | Coordinates | Ground elevation | Structure | Height | NEPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T | Dry Creek W Sta 11.6 km NE, Red Lodge, CARBON, MT | 45.26911111, -109.14263889 | 1588.000 m | TOWER | 30.000 m structure / 30.000 m overall | |
| 2 | T | Williston Basin-Warren 8.7 km N, Warren, CARBON, MT | 45.13466667, -108.68513889 | 1416.000 m | TOWER | 10.000 m structure / 10.000 m overall | |
| 3 | T | Warren-Shoshone, Warren, CARBON, MT | 45.13455556, -108.68386111 | 1516.000 m | TOWER | 10.000 m structure / 10.000 m overall | |
| 4 | T | Cenex Refinery .5km S, Laurel, YELLOWSTONE, MT | 45.65938889, -108.76541667 | 1001.000 m | TOWER | 10.000 m structure / 10.000 m overall | |
| 6 | T | Absarokee Rptr 1.6 km NNE, Absarokee, STILLWATER, MT | 45.53050000, -109.42600000 | 1317.000 m | PIPE | 1.200 m structure / 2.000 m overall |
Antennas
| Location | Antenna | Type | Make / model | Height | Polarization | Gain dB | Azimuth | Radiation center | Maximum EIRP W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 30.000 m | 163.000 | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | 10.000 m | -71.000 | ||||||
| 1 | 3 | 10.000 m | -51.000 | ||||||
| 1 | 4 | 10.000 m | -47.000 | ||||||
| 1 | 6 | 2.000 m | -98.000 |
Control points
| Number | Address | County | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 East Broadway, Butte, MT | SILVER BOW | 4064972163 |
License history
| Date | File or call sign | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-07 | WQAI454 | LIREN |
| 2024-03-11 | WQAI454 | LETRES |
| 2024-01-01 | WQAI454 | LITRAN |
| 2020-10-30 | WQAI454 | LIAUA |
| 2016-05-14 | WQAI454 | LIAUA |
| 2016-05-13 | WQAI454 | ESUAPR |
| 2014-03-26 | WQAI454 | LTSAPR |
| 2014-03-26 | WQAI454 | LIREN |
| 2014-03-17 | WQAI454 | LETRES |
| 2007-07-31 | WQAI454 | ESCAPR |
| 2006-05-08 | WQAI454 | LTSAPR |
| 2006-05-06 | WQAI454 | LIAUA |
| 2005-09-28 | WQAI454 | LIAUA |
| 2005-09-28 | WQAI454 | LTSAPR |
| 2005-04-07 | WQAI454 | LIASS |
| 2005-03-16 | WQAI454 | LTSAPR |
| 2005-03-07 | WQAI454 | LETCNS |
| 2004-06-07 | WQAI454 | LIISS |
Sources and provenance
| Source | Source record | Retrieved | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| ULS | 2626750 | 2026-08-02 01:25:53 | Official Bulk Record |
Selected field provenance
| Field | Displayed value | Source | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call Sign | WQAI454 | ULS 2626750 | 2026-08-02 01:25:53 |
| Status | A | ULS 2626750 | 2026-08-02 01:25:53 |
| Service | IG | ULS 2626750 | 2026-08-02 01:25:53 |
| Grant Date | 2024-06-07 | ULS 2626750 | 2026-08-02 01:25:53 |
| Expiration Date | 2034-06-07 | ULS 2626750 | 2026-08-02 01:25:53 |