Universal Licensing System
WQCA503
Norfolk Southern Railway Company
License details
| ULS identifier | 2687530 |
|---|---|
| Call sign | WQCA503 |
| Radio service | IG |
| Status | A |
| Grant date | 2024-10-31 |
| Expiration | 2035-01-18 |
| Frequency range | 160.44 - 161.25 MHz (2 frequencies) |
| Locations | 6 |
| Representative location | Granite City, MADISON, IL |
| Coordinates | 38.7622778, -90.1170278 |
| 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 | 4704469759 |
| [email protected] |
Frequency assignments
| Location | Antenna | Station class | Assigned MHz | Upper MHz | Carrier MHz | Output W | ERP W | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | FB | 160.44000000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 2 | 1 | FB | 160.44000000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 3 | 1 | FB | 160.44000000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 4 | 1 | FB | 160.44000000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 5 | 1 | FB | 160.44000000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 6 | 1 | FB | 160.44000000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 1 | 1 | FB | 161.25000000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 2 | 1 | FB | 161.25000000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 3 | 1 | FB | 161.25000000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 4 | 1 | FB | 161.25000000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 5 | 1 | FB | 161.25000000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 6 | 1 | FB | 161.25000000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 |
Emission designators
| Location | Antenna | Frequency MHz | Upper MHz | Emission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 160.44000000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 2 | 1 | 160.44000000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 3 | 1 | 160.44000000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 4 | 1 | 160.44000000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 5 | 1 | 160.44000000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 6 | 1 | 160.44000000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 1 | 1 | 161.25000000 | 11K2F1D | |
| 2 | 1 | 161.25000000 | 11K2F1D | |
| 3 | 1 | 161.25000000 | 11K2F1D | |
| 4 | 1 | 161.25000000 | 11K2F1D | |
| 5 | 1 | 161.25000000 | 11K2F1D | |
| 6 | 1 | 161.25000000 | 11K2F1D |
Licensed locations
| Location | Type | Address | Coordinates | Ground elevation | Structure | Height | NEPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T | Rocks Rd crossing @ MP AE14.40, Granite City, MADISON, IL | 38.76227778, -90.11702778 | 127.000 m | BANT | 2.500 m structure / 3.100 m overall | |
| 2 | T | CR-750E/TR-60 crossing @ MP D356.67, Bement, PIATT, IL | 39.91613889, -88.60338889 | 212.000 m | BANT | 2.500 m structure / 3.100 m overall | |
| 3 | T | CR-400E/TR-28 crossing @ MP D360.27, Milmine, PIATT, IL | 39.90308333, -88.66894444 | 216.000 m | BANT | 2.500 m structure / 3.100 m overall | |
| 4 | T | CR-300E/TR-20 crossing @ MP D361.34, Milmine, PIATT, IL | 39.89919444, -88.68838889 | 220.000 m | BANT | 2.500 m structure / 3.100 m overall | |
| 5 | T | CR-200E/TR-14 crossing @ MP D362.34, Cerro Gordo, PIATT, IL | 39.89586111, -88.70700000 | 222.000 m | BANT | 2.500 m structure / 3.100 m overall | |
| 6 | T | SR-100 crossing @ MP DH465.57, Bluffs, SCOTT, IL | 39.74947222, -90.53538889 | 146.700 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 | -4.700 | |||
| 1 | 2 | T | 3.100 m | V | 0.0000 | 6.700 | |||
| 1 | 3 | T | 3.100 m | V | 0.0000 | 8.800 | |||
| 1 | 4 | T | 3.100 m | V | 0.0000 | 13.300 | |||
| 1 | 5 | T | 3.100 m | V | 0.0000 | 15.500 | |||
| 1 | 6 | T | 3.100 m | V | 0.0000 | -5.800 |
Control points
| Number | Address | County | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1735 E. Condit St., Decatur, IL | MACON | 2174252059 |
License history
| Date | File or call sign | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-31 | WQCA503 | LIREN |
| 2024-05-17 | WQCA503 | LIAUA |
| 2021-12-11 | WQCA503 | LIAUA |
| 2014-10-23 | WQCA503 | LIREN |
| 2005-10-17 | WQCA503 | LETCNS |
| 2005-07-07 | WQCA503 | LIAUA |
| 2005-07-06 | WQCA503 | ESUAPR |
| 2005-01-18 | WQCA503 | LIISS |
Sources and provenance
| Source | Source record | Retrieved | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| ULS | 2687530 | 2026-08-02 01:14:35 | Official Bulk Record |
Selected field provenance
| Field | Displayed value | Source | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call Sign | WQCA503 | ULS 2687530 | 2026-08-02 01:14:35 |
| Status | A | ULS 2687530 | 2026-08-02 01:14:35 |
| Service | IG | ULS 2687530 | 2026-08-02 01:14:35 |
| Grant Date | 2024-10-31 | ULS 2687530 | 2026-08-02 01:14:35 |
| Expiration Date | 2035-01-18 | ULS 2687530 | 2026-08-02 01:14:35 |