Universal Licensing System
WQCA453
Norfolk Southern Railway Company
License details
| ULS identifier | 2687455 |
|---|---|
| Call sign | WQCA453 |
| Radio service | IG |
| Status | C |
| Grant date | 2014-10-23 |
| Expiration | 2025-01-18 |
| Cancellation | 2022-11-28 |
| Frequency range | 160.95 - 161.535 MHz (2 frequencies) |
| Locations | 6 |
| Representative location | Fort Payne, DEKALB, AL |
| Coordinates | 34.3748333, -85.7763611 |
| Source archive | l_LMpriv.zip |
| Dataset refreshed | 2026-08-02 01:14:35 |
Licensee
| Name | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
|---|---|
| Applicant type | C |
| FRN | 0004228979 |
| Location | Atlanta, GA |
| Address | 650 West Peachtree St, NW, Box 41, Atlanta, GA, 30308 |
| Phone | 4046604050 |
| [email protected] |
Frequency assignments
| Location | Antenna | Station class | Assigned MHz | Upper MHz | Carrier MHz | Output W | ERP W | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | FB | 160.95000000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 2 | 1 | FB | 160.95000000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 3 | 1 | FB | 160.95000000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 4 | 1 | FB | 160.95000000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 5 | 1 | FB | 160.95000000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 6 | 1 | FB | 160.95000000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 1 | 1 | FB | 161.53500000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 2 | 1 | FB | 161.53500000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 3 | 1 | FB | 161.53500000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 4 | 1 | FB | 161.53500000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 5 | 1 | FB | 161.53500000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 6 | 1 | FB | 161.53500000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 |
Emission designators
| Location | Antenna | Frequency MHz | Upper MHz | Emission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 160.95000000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 2 | 1 | 160.95000000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 3 | 1 | 160.95000000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 4 | 1 | 160.95000000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 5 | 1 | 160.95000000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 6 | 1 | 160.95000000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 1 | 1 | 161.53500000 | 11K2F1D | |
| 2 | 1 | 161.53500000 | 11K2F1D | |
| 3 | 1 | 161.53500000 | 11K2F1D | |
| 4 | 1 | 161.53500000 | 11K2F1D | |
| 5 | 1 | 161.53500000 | 11K2F1D | |
| 6 | 1 | 161.53500000 | 11K2F1D |
Licensed locations
| Location | Type | Address | Coordinates | Ground elevation | Structure | Height | NEPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T | CR-81 RR crossing @ MP 56.50, Fort Payne, DEKALB, AL | 34.37483333, -85.77636111 | 261.600 m | BANT | 2.500 m structure / 3.100 m overall | |
| 2 | T | 13th Ave RR crossing @ MP 86.40, Attalla, ETOWAH, AL | 34.01902778, -86.06941667 | 167.200 m | BANT | 2.500 m structure / 3.100 m overall | |
| 3 | T | 6th Ave RR crossing @ MP 86.79, Attalla, ETOWAH, AL | 34.01791667, -86.08386111 | 167.200 m | BANT | 2.500 m structure / 3.100 m overall | |
| 4 | T | Micklewright Rd RR crossing @ MP 122.05, Trussville, JEFFERSON, AL | 33.68597222, -86.52913889 | 241.400 m | BANT | 2.500 m structure / 3.100 m overall | |
| 5 | T | Main St RR crossing @ MP 250.10, Epes, SUMTER, AL | 32.69236111, -88.12469444 | 164.500 m | BANT | 2.500 m structure / 3.100 m overall | |
| 6 | T | 6th Street RR crossing @ MP NA3.20, Muscle Shoals, COLBERT, AL | 34.73066667, -87.67308333 | 151.400 m | BANT | 2.500 m structure / 3.100 m overall |
Antennas
| Location | Antenna | Type | Make / model | Height | Polarization | Gain dB | Azimuth | Radiation center | Maximum EIRP W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | T | 3.100 m | V | 0.0000 | -88.600 | |||
| 1 | 2 | T | 3.100 m | V | 0.0000 | -38.600 | |||
| 1 | 3 | T | 3.100 m | V | 0.0000 | -45.400 | |||
| 1 | 4 | T | 3.100 m | V | 0.0000 | -18.400 | |||
| 1 | 5 | T | 3.100 m | V | 0.0000 | -4.300 | |||
| 1 | 6 | T | 3.100 m | V | 0.0000 | -18.500 |
Control points
| Number | Address | County | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1400 Norfolk Southern Drive, Birmingham, AL | JEFFERSON | 2059514742 |
License history
| Date | File or call sign | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-29 | WQCA453 | LICAN |
| 2021-12-11 | WQCA453 | LIAUA |
| 2014-10-23 | WQCA453 | LIREN |
| 2005-10-17 | WQCA453 | LETCNS |
| 2005-07-07 | WQCA453 | LIAUA |
| 2005-07-06 | WQCA453 | ESUAPR |
| 2005-01-18 | WQCA453 | LIISS |
Sources and provenance
| Source | Source record | Retrieved | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| ULS | 2687455 | 2026-08-02 01:14:35 | Official Bulk Record |
Selected field provenance
| Field | Displayed value | Source | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call Sign | WQCA453 | ULS 2687455 | 2026-08-02 01:14:35 |
| Status | C | ULS 2687455 | 2026-08-02 01:14:35 |
| Service | IG | ULS 2687455 | 2026-08-02 01:14:35 |
| Grant Date | 2014-10-23 | ULS 2687455 | 2026-08-02 01:14:35 |
| Expiration Date | 2025-01-18 | ULS 2687455 | 2026-08-02 01:14:35 |
| Cancellation Date | 2022-11-28 | ULS 2687455 | 2026-08-02 01:14:35 |