Universal Licensing System
WQDL953
License details
| ULS identifier | 2750809 |
|---|---|
| Call sign | WQDL953 |
| Radio service | IG |
| Status | A |
| Grant date | 2025-08-22 |
| Expiration | 2035-09-27 |
| Frequency range | 451.7875 - 456.7875 MHz (2 frequencies) |
| Locations | 5 |
| Representative location | GREAT FALLS, CASCADE, MT |
| Coordinates | 47.5356389, -111.3397500 |
| 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 | 451.78750000 | 20.000000 | 178.000000 | |||
| 2 | 1 | FXO | 456.78750000 | 20.000000 | 186.000000 | |||
| 3 | 1 | FXO | 456.78750000 | 20.000000 | 186.000000 | |||
| 4 | 1 | FXO | 456.78750000 | 20.000000 | 186.000000 | |||
| 5 | 1 | FXO | 456.78750000 | 20.000000 | 186.000000 |
Emission designators
| Location | Antenna | Frequency MHz | Upper MHz | Emission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 451.78750000 | 11K0F1D | |
| 2 | 1 | 456.78750000 | 11K0F1D | |
| 3 | 1 | 456.78750000 | 11K0F1D | |
| 4 | 1 | 456.78750000 | 11K0F1D | |
| 5 | 1 | 456.78750000 | 11K0F1D |
Licensed locations
| Location | Type | Address | Coordinates | Ground elevation | Structure | Height | NEPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T | GATR M/W, GREAT FALLS, CASCADE, MT | 47.57800000, -111.02188889 | 1128.000 m | TOWER | 9.100 m structure / 9.100 m overall | |
| 2 | T | MALTING PLANT, GREAT FALLS, CASCADE, MT | 47.54613889, -111.26061111 | 1066.000 m | PIPE | 6.000 m structure / 6.000 m overall | |
| 3 | T | CITY GATE #1, GREAT FALLS, CASCADE, MT | 47.52300000, -111.28969444 | 1036.000 m | PIPE | 6.000 m structure / 6.000 m overall | |
| 4 | T | CITY GATE #2, GREAT FALLS, CASCADE, MT | 47.53563889, -111.33975000 | 1044.000 m | PIPE | 6.000 m structure / 6.000 m overall | |
| 5 | T | 15TH ST GAS GATE, GREAT FALLS, CASCADE, MT | 47.53563889, -111.28141667 | 1066.000 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 | 9.100 m | 30.900 | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | 6.000 m | 8.600 | ||||||
| 1 | 3 | 6.000 m | -24.200 | ||||||
| 1 | 4 | 6.000 m | -23.900 | ||||||
| 1 | 5 | 6.000 m | 6.500 |
Control points
| Number | Address | County | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 EAST BROADWAY, BUTTE, MT | SILVER BOW | 4064972163 |
License history
| Date | File or call sign | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-22 | WQDL953 | LIREN |
| 2025-07-07 | WQDL953 | LETRES |
| 2024-01-01 | WQDL953 | LITRAN |
| 2020-10-30 | WQDL953 | LIAUA |
| 2016-05-14 | WQDL953 | LIAUA |
| 2016-05-13 | WQDL953 | ESUAPR |
| 2015-10-23 | WQDL953 | LIREN |
| 2015-07-06 | WQDL953 | LETRES |
| 2007-07-31 | WQDL953 | ESUAPR |
| 2006-06-26 | WQDL953 | LETCNS |
| 2006-05-06 | WQDL953 | LIAUA |
| 2006-05-05 | WQDL953 | ESUAPR |
| 2005-09-28 | WQDL953 | LIAUA |
| 2005-09-27 | WQDL953 | LIISS |
| 2005-09-27 | WQDL953 | ESUAPR |
Sources and provenance
| Source | Source record | Retrieved | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| ULS | 2750809 | 2026-08-02 01:25:53 | Official Bulk Record |
Selected field provenance
| Field | Displayed value | Source | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call Sign | WQDL953 | ULS 2750809 | 2026-08-02 01:25:53 |
| Status | A | ULS 2750809 | 2026-08-02 01:25:53 |
| Service | IG | ULS 2750809 | 2026-08-02 01:25:53 |
| Grant Date | 2025-08-22 | ULS 2750809 | 2026-08-02 01:25:53 |
| Expiration Date | 2035-09-27 | ULS 2750809 | 2026-08-02 01:25:53 |