Universal Licensing System
WQAI456
License details
| ULS identifier | 2626755 |
|---|---|
| Call sign | WQAI456 |
| Radio service | IG |
| Status | A |
| Grant date | 2024-06-07 |
| Expiration | 2034-06-07 |
| Frequency range | 456.425 MHz |
| Locations | 6 |
| Representative location | Red Lodge, CARBON, MT |
| Coordinates | 45.2441111, -109.1387500 |
| 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 | 456.42500000 | 20.000000 | 186.000000 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 5 | 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 | 456.42500000 | 11K0F1D | |
| 2 | 1 | 456.42500000 | 11K0F1D | |
| 3 | 1 | 456.42500000 | 11K0F1D | |
| 4 | 1 | 456.42500000 | 11K0F1D | |
| 5 | 1 | 456.42500000 | 11K0F1D | |
| 6 | 1 | 456.42500000 | 11K0F1D |
Licensed locations
| Location | Type | Address | Coordinates | Ground elevation | Structure | Height | NEPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T | Kent 16 Storage Well 10 km NE, Red Lodge, CARBON, MT | 45.24411111, -109.13875000 | 1404.000 m | TOWER | 6.000 m structure / 6.000 m overall | |
| 2 | T | Parker 19 Storage Well 10 km NE, Red Lodge, CARBON, MT | 45.25133333, -109.14708333 | 1450.000 m | PIPE | 6.000 m structure / 6.000 m overall | |
| 3 | T | BN8-3 Storage Well 11.9 KM NE, Red Lodge, CARBON, MT | 45.25188889, -109.11652778 | 1372.000 m | PIPE | 6.000 m structure / 6.000 m overall | |
| 4 | T | Silver Tip Geg Sta 2.4 km SE, Belfry, CARBON, MT | 45.13550000, -108.96625000 | 1186.000 m | PIPE | 6.000 m structure / 6.000 m overall | |
| 5 | T | NP 11-3 Storage Well 10.7 KM NE, Red Lodge, CARBON, MT | 45.24550000, -109.12986111 | 1430.000 m | PIPE | 6.000 m structure / 6.000 m overall | |
| 6 | T | NP 22 Storage Well 14.6 km NW, Belfry, CARBON, MT | 45.24772222, -109.12236111 | 1384.000 m | PIPE | 6.000 m structure / 6.000 m overall |
Antennas
| Location | Antenna | Type | Make / model | Height | Polarization | Gain dB | Azimuth | Radiation center | Maximum EIRP W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 6.000 m | -67.000 | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | 6.000 m | 67.000 | ||||||
| 1 | 3 | 6.000 m | -53.000 | ||||||
| 1 | 4 | 6.000 m | -71.000 | ||||||
| 1 | 5 | 6.000 m | -73.000 | ||||||
| 1 | 6 | 6.000 m | -64.000 |
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 | WQAI456 | LIREN |
| 2024-03-11 | WQAI456 | LETRES |
| 2024-01-01 | WQAI456 | LITRAN |
| 2020-10-30 | WQAI456 | LIAUA |
| 2016-05-14 | WQAI456 | LIAUA |
| 2016-05-13 | WQAI456 | ESUAPR |
| 2014-03-26 | WQAI456 | LTSAPR |
| 2014-03-26 | WQAI456 | LIREN |
| 2014-03-17 | WQAI456 | LETRES |
| 2007-07-31 | WQAI456 | ESCAPR |
| 2006-05-08 | WQAI456 | LTSAPR |
| 2006-05-06 | WQAI456 | LIAUA |
| 2005-09-28 | WQAI456 | LIAUA |
| 2005-09-28 | WQAI456 | LTSAPR |
| 2005-04-07 | WQAI456 | LIASS |
| 2005-03-16 | WQAI456 | LTSAPR |
| 2005-03-07 | WQAI456 | LETCNS |
| 2004-06-07 | WQAI456 | LIISS |
Sources and provenance
| Source | Source record | Retrieved | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| ULS | 2626755 | 2026-08-02 01:25:53 | Official Bulk Record |
Selected field provenance
| Field | Displayed value | Source | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call Sign | WQAI456 | ULS 2626755 | 2026-08-02 01:25:53 |
| Status | A | ULS 2626755 | 2026-08-02 01:25:53 |
| Service | IG | ULS 2626755 | 2026-08-02 01:25:53 |
| Grant Date | 2024-06-07 | ULS 2626755 | 2026-08-02 01:25:53 |
| Expiration Date | 2034-06-07 | ULS 2626755 | 2026-08-02 01:25:53 |