FCC filing company

Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc.

FRN 0001844042FRN 0006609523

73 Broadway, Asheville, NC, 28801, US

Related companies

These separately maintained company records are connected by a confirmed FCC relationship or shared identity evidence. A matching name alone does not establish that two records are the same legal entity, so their filings remain separate.

CompanyFRNRelationship basis
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.Shared FCC source history

Data coverage

FCC sourceMatched entitiesLast refreshed
ASR12026-08-24 03:35:42
CDBS192026-07-30 05:58:57
ICFS12026-07-31 04:42:37
LMS32026-08-22 05:04:22
ULS22026-08-24 01:41:43

Source records and provenance

Each row is an independently retained source identity connected to this company. FCC.report does not overwrite one source with another.

FCC sourceRecorded nameSource identityMatch basisLast refreshed
ASRWestern North Carolina Public Radio, Inc.frn:0001844042exact frn2026-08-24 03:35:42
CDBSACME RF Incorporatedparty:649503exact frn2026-07-30 05:58:44
CDBSB. W. St. Clairparty:649358exact frn2026-07-30 05:58:44
CDBSBOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEMparty:641679exact frn2026-07-30 05:58:38
CDBSBRIAN BYRNES, RECEIVERparty:675014exact frn2026-07-30 05:58:57
CDBSCarl T. Jones Corporationparty:649314exact frn2026-07-30 05:58:44
CDBSCarl T. Jones Corporationparty:667945exact frn2026-07-30 05:58:53
CDBSDANIEL I. SMITH & PETER C. SMITH, VOTING CO-TRUSTEESparty:649334exact frn2026-07-30 05:58:44
CDBSGarfield Countyparty:649538exact frn2026-07-30 05:58:44
CDBSHATFIELD & DAWSONparty:649573exact frn2026-07-30 05:58:44
CDBSHC2 BROADCASTING HOLDINGS, INC.party:649307exact frn2026-07-30 05:58:44
CDBSKM LPTV OF ATLANTA, L.L.C.party:649553exact frn2026-07-30 05:58:44
CDBSKPVM TELEVISION, INC.party:649340exact frn2026-07-30 05:58:44
CDBSLerman Senter PLLCparty:649317exact frn2026-07-30 05:58:44
CDBSLOHNES & CULVER, LLCparty:649301exact frn2026-07-30 05:58:44
CDBSPOWER 102.1 FM LLCparty:649515exact frn2026-07-30 05:58:44
CDBSSMITHWICK & BELENDIUK, P.C.party:674933exact frn2026-07-30 05:58:57
CDBSSpanish Broadcasting System, Inc.party:631526exact frn2026-07-30 05:58:29
CDBSSPRING CREEK CHRISTIAN CENTERparty:649532exact frn2026-07-30 05:58:44
CDBSWCIU-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIPparty:641703exact frn2026-07-30 05:58:38
ICFSWestern North Carolina Public Radio, Inc.frn:0001844042exact frn2026-07-31 04:42:37
LMSWESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITYfrn:0006609523exact frn2026-08-22 05:04:22
LMSWESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.frn:0001844042exact frn2026-08-22 05:02:41
LMSWESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.name:7dfaba2d21951e2ea96a71d6lms source entity2026-08-22 05:01:24
ULSWestern Carolina Universityfrn:0006609523exact frn2026-08-24 01:39:24
ULSWestern North Carolina Public Radio, Inc.frn:0001844042exact frn2026-08-24 01:41:43

Source differences

These source-attributed values differ. They remain visible for audit and are not automatically merged by fuzzy matching.

FieldDistinct valuesSource evidenceChecked
Company Name2asr: Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc.
uls: Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc.
uls: Western Carolina University
2026-07-31 19:52:55

Names and aliases

IBFS / ICFS filings

FiledFile numberApplicantStatus
2019-02-19SES-RWL-20190219-00178Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc.Current

Universal Licensing System records

Grant dateCall signServiceStatusFrequencyLocationExpiration
2022-10-17WRUX777MGA11015 - 11405 MHz (2 frequencies)Asheville, BUNCOMBE, NC (+2)2032-10-17
2022-10-17WRUX775MGA10915 MHzAsheville, BUNCOMBE, NC (+1)2032-10-17
2022-10-14WRUX493MGA11505 MHzCandler, BUNCOMBE, NC (+1)2032-10-14
2021-09-28WROD505MWA6078.625 - 10835 MHz (2 frequencies)Cullowhee, JACKSON, NC (+2)2031-09-28
2021-09-28WROD504MWA11325 MHzCullowhee, JACKSON, NC (+1)2031-09-28
2021-09-28WROD502MWA6330.665 MHzCullowhee, JACKSON, NC (+1)2031-09-28
2010-08-18WQMI771ASA945 MHzAsheville, BUNCOMBE, NC (+1)2027-12-01
2009-04-27WQKF271ASA951.5 MHzAsheville, BUNCOMBE, NC (+1)2027-12-01
2006-11-16WQFZ568ASA946.5 MHzCullowhee, JACKSON, NC (+1)2027-12-01
2006-11-16WQFZ564ASA950.5 MHzCullowhee, JACKSON, NC (+1)2027-12-01
2006-10-18WQFV974RPA161.64 MHzCullowhee, JACKSON, NC (+1)2027-12-01
1999-09-14KPF816RPA455.55 MHzASHEVILLE, BUNCOMBE, NC2027-12-01
1995-06-20KC25274RPA450.25 - 450.75 MHz (2 frequencies)BUNCOMBE, NC2027-12-01
1995-05-10WMV767ASC951.5 MHzASHEVILLE, BUNCOMBE, NC (+1)2019-12-01
1995-05-10WHS324ASA951.5 MHzASHEVILLE, BUNCOMBE, NC (+1)2027-12-01
1992-02-06WLJ569ASA947.5 MHzASHEVILLE, BUNCOMBE, NC (+1)2027-12-01
1989-05-05KPK960RPA450.01 MHzWAYNESVILLE, JACKSON, NC2027-12-01
1989-05-05KPK956RPA455.01 MHzFRANKLIN, MACON, NC2027-12-01
1989-05-05WLO239ASA945.5 MHzASHVILE, BUNCOMBE, NC (+1)2027-12-01
1989-05-05WLO227ASA945.5 MHz35.1731389, -83.58080562027-12-01
1989-02-16WLO228ASA949.5 MHzASHEVILLE, BUNCOMBE, NC (+1)2027-12-01

Antenna Structure Registration records

IssuedRegistrationStatusLocationStructureHeightFAA study
2022-03-281322065NTKings Mountain, Sylva, NC, 28779GTOWER31.1 m2021-ASO-42493-OE
2005-12-121251323NEJackson County Airport, Cullowhee, NC, 28779TOWER15.2 m86-ASO-1260-OE

Licensing and Management System filings

FiledFile numberStation / facilityFRNExpirationCancellation
2003-03-17BNPFT-20030317GWQ
NEW
ASHEVILLE, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 257 | FVOID - FACILITY VOID
0001844042
2003-03-17BNPFT-20030317GOI
NEW
BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 289 | FVOID - FACILITY VOID
0001844042
2003-03-17BNPFT-20030317GSY
W268CL
HENDERSONVILLE, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 267 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001844042
2003-03-17BNPFT-20030317GRN
NEW
BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 275 | FVOID - FACILITY VOID
0001844042
2003-03-17BNPFT-20030317GUB
W271CL
HENDERSONVILLE, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 271 | LICEN - LICENSED
0017233255
2003-03-17BNPFT-20030317GUS
NEW
BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 284 | FVOID - FACILITY VOID
0001844042
2003-03-17BNPFT-20030317GVY
NEW
ASHEVILLE, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 300 | FVOID - FACILITY VOID
0001844042
2003-03-17BNPFT-20030317GWH
W300CR
ASHEVILLE, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 300 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001844042
2003-03-14BNPFT-20030314CID
NEW
TRYON, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 237 | FVOID - FACILITY VOID
0001844042
2003-03-14BNPFT-20030314CHX
W256CY
BRYSON CITY, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 254 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001844042
2003-03-14BNPFT-20030314CHV
NEW
BRYSON CITY, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 253 | FVOID - FACILITY VOID
0001844042
2003-03-14BMJPFT-20030314CHS
W275BU
HAZELWOOD, ETC., NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 246 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001844042
2003-03-14BNPFT-20030314CIC
DW250AN
TRYON, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 250 | LICAN - LICENSE CANCELLED
0001844042
2003-03-14BMJPFT-20030314CIB
W275BU
HAZELWOOD, ETC., NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 275 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001844042
2003-03-14BNPFT-20030314CHX
W256CY
BRYSON CITY, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 254 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001844042
2003-03-14BNPFT-20030314CHT
W234AS
BRYSON CITY, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 234 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001844042
2003-03-14BNPFT-20030314CIA
W252DN
BALSAM, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 253 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001844042
2003-03-14BNPFT-20030314CIG
W268BS
TRYON, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 268 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001844042
2003-03-14BNPFT-20030314CJS
NEW
BALSAM, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 252 | FVOID - FACILITY VOID
0001844042
2003-03-14BNPFT-20030314CIF
NEW
TRYON, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 283 | FVOID - FACILITY VOID
0001844042
2003-03-14BMJPFT-20030314CHY
W275BU
HAZELWOOD, ETC., NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 241 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001844042
2003-03-13BNPFT-20030313BJE
W270CY
BRYSON CITY, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 256 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001843341
2003-03-13BNPFT-20030313BJE
W270CY
BRYSON CITY, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 256 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001843341
2003-03-06BLFT-20030306AAE
W213BX
BREVARD, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 218 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001844042
2003-02-13BLFT-20030213AAY
W275BU
HAZELWOOD, ETC., NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 237 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001844042
2003-02-07BPFT-20030207ACZ
W275BU
HAZELWOOD, ETC., NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 237 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001844042
2000-03-30BNPFT-20000323ABT
NEW
BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 219 | FVOID - FACILITY VOID
2000-03-30BNPFT-20000323ABO
NEW
HENDERSONVILLE, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 215 | FVOID - FACILITY VOID
1997-09-19BLFT-19970919TE
W218AB
SYLVA, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 218 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001844042
1997-09-19BLFT-19970919TF
W277CU
HIGHLANDS, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 269 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001844042
1996-10-21BMPFT-19961021TH
W218AB
SYLVA & DILLSBORO, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 218 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001844042
1996-04-15BPFT-19960415TF
W277CU
HIGHLANDS, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 269 | LICEN - LICENSED
00018440421998-06-02
1996-02-27BPFT-19960227TF
W218AB
SYLVA, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 218 | LICEN - LICENSED
00018440421997-10-23
1995-07-31BRED-19950731UG
WCQS
ASHEVILLE, NC
FM - Full Power FM | Channel 201 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001844042
1995-07-31BRFT-19950731WV
W218AB
SYLVA & DILLSBORO, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 218 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001844042
1995-06-07BPFT-19950607TB
W213BX
BREVARD, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 218 | LICEN - LICENSED
00018440421997-09-25
1993-10-12BLED-19931012KA
WCQS
ASHEVILLE, NC
FM - Full Power FM | Channel 201 | LICEN - LICENSED
00018440421995-12-01
1993-03-30BPFT-19930330TE
W275BU
HAZELWOOD, ETC., NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 237 | LICEN - LICENSED
00018440421997-11-21
1993-03-04BMPED-19930304JK
WCQS
ASHEVILLE, NC
FM - Full Power FM | Channel 201 | LICEN - LICENSED
00018440421993-10-29
1991-12-30BMPED-19911230MI
WCQS
ASHEVILLE, NC
FM - Full Power FM | Channel 201 | LICEN - LICENSED
00018440421993-03-24
1990-03-28BRFT-19900328TB
W218AB
SYLVA & DILLSBORO, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 218 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001844042
1989-01-19BLED-19890119KF
WFQS
FRANKLIN, NC
FM - Full Power FM | Channel 217 | LICEN - LICENSED
00018440421995-12-01
1988-12-14BPED-19881214MF
WCQS
ASHEVILLE, NC
FM - Full Power FM | Channel 201 | LICEN - LICENSED
00018440421993-03-24
1988-07-26BRED-19880726YA
WCQS
ASHEVILLE, NC
FM - Full Power FM | Channel 201 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001844042
1988-05-05BPED-19880505OM
WCQS
ASHEVILLE, NC
FM - Full Power FM | Channel 201 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001844042
1987-05-07BLFT-19870507TC
W218AB
SYLVA & DILLSBORO, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 218 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001844042
1987-05-07BLED-19870507KB
WCQS
ASHEVILLE, NC
FM - Full Power FM | Channel 201 | LICEN - LICENSED
00018440421995-12-01
1986-10-20BMPFT-19861020TQ
W218AB
SYLVA & DILLSBORO, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 218 | LICEN - LICENSED
00018440421988-06-01
1986-10-20BMPFT-19861020TP
W218AB
SYLVA & DILLSBORO, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 218 | LICEN - LICENSED
00018440421988-06-01
1986-06-16BPFT-19860616TD
W218AB
SYLVA & DILLSBORO, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 218 | LICEN - LICENSED
00018440421988-01-15
1985-09-24BPED-19850924MD
WCQS
ASHEVILLE, NC
FM - Full Power FM | Channel 201 | LICEN - LICENSED
00018440421988-08-10
1985-05-10BPED-19850510MA
WCQS
ASHEVILLE, NC
FM - Full Power FM | Channel 201 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001844042
1985-01-15BPFT-19850115TA
W218AB
SYLVA & DILLSBORO, NC
FX - FM Translator | Channel 218 | LICEN - LICENSED
00018440421986-05-06
1984-05-21BAPLED-19840521GL
WCQS
ASHEVILLE, NC
FM - Full Power FM | Channel 201 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001844042
1984-02-27BLED-19840227AB
WCQS
ASHEVILLE, NC
FM - Full Power FM | Channel 201 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001844042
1984-01-04BPED-19840104AK
WCQS
ASHEVILLE, NC
FM - Full Power FM | Channel 201 | LICEN - LICENSED
00018440421984-08-09
1982-03-24BPED-19820324AD
WCQS
ASHEVILLE, NC
FM - Full Power FM | Channel 201 | LICEN - LICENSED
00018440421982-10-14
1982-01-25BPED-RA1104YU
WCQS
ASHEVILLE, NC
FM - Full Power FM | Channel 201 | LICEN - LICENSED
00018440421983-12-22
1981-07-13BRED-19810713UC
WCQS
ASHEVILLE, NC
FM - Full Power FM | Channel 201 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001844042
1979-12-18BPED-19791218AA
WCQS
ASHEVILLE, NC
FM - Full Power FM | Channel 201 | LICEN - LICENSED
00018440421982-03-13
1978-08-01BRED-19780801VL
WCQS
ASHEVILLE, NC
FM - Full Power FM | Channel 201 | LICEN - LICENSED
0001844042

Public Inspection File facilities

Broadcast, cable, DBS, and SDARS public-file facilities linked through exact LMS/CDBS facility IDs or call signs.

SystemFacilityLicenseeStatusLocationIndexed files
FMWFQS
Facility 71880
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIOLICENSEDASHEVILLE, NC46
FMWMQS
Facility 173770
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.LICENSEDASHEVILLE, NC48
FMWCQS
Facility 71923
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIOLICENSEDASHEVILLE, NC54
FMWNQS
Facility 762606
Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc.LICENSEDAsheville, NC13

Historical CDBS broadcast filings

CDBS is the historical Media Bureau system that preceded LMS. Current broadcast applications are listed above under LMS.

Activity dateApplicationCall signServiceStatusFacilityFRN
2019-10-07CDBS 1811743AMACCPT00001844042
2019-09-060000080968WSKC-CDDC350900001844042
2019-09-06CDBS 1809941AMACCPT00001844042
2019-09-050000080921KPVM-LDLDGRANT1683350001844042
2019-07-230000078129WHA-TVDXGRANT60960001844042
2019-07-160000078120WCIU-TVDTGRANT714280001844042

Experimental filings

No filings are available yet.

FCC ID filings

No matched FCC ID filings are available.

FCC auction participation

No matched FCC auction bidder records are available.

Robocall Mitigation Database filings

No matched Robocall Mitigation Database filings are available.

Broadband Data Collection providers

No matched BDC provider identifiers are available.

Intermediate Provider Registry

No matched Intermediate Provider Registry entries are available.

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ASRfrn:00018440422026-07-31 15:01:53Confirmed Company Identity
ULSfrn:00018440422026-07-31 15:14:51Confirmed Company Identity
ULSfrn:00066095232026-07-31 15:17:38Confirmed Company Identity

Recorded identity details

Values are retained with their source and observation dates; differences are not silently overwritten.

FieldRecorded valueSourceObserved
Address73 Broadway, Asheville, NC, 28801, USCOMPANY2026-07-29 - 2026-07-31
Email Domainemail.wcu.eduULS
Email Domainemail.wcu.eduULS
Email Domainemail.wcu.eduULS
Email Domainemail.wcu.eduULS
Email Domainemail.wcu.eduULS
Email Domainemail.wcu.eduULS
Email Domainwcqs.orgULS
Email Domainwcqs.orgULS
Email Domainwcqs.orgULS
Email Domainwcqs.orgULS
Email Domainwcqs.orgULS
Email Domainwcqs.orgULS
Email Domainwcqs.orgULS
Email Domainwcqs.orgULS
Email Domainwcqs.orgULS
Email Domainwcqs.orgULS
Frn0001844042ASR2026-07-29 - 2026-07-31
Frn0001844042CDBS2026-07-30 - 2026-07-30
Frn0001844042ICFS2026-07-31 - 2026-07-31
Frn0001844042LMS2026-07-30 - 2026-07-31
Frn0001844042ULS2026-07-29 - 2026-07-29
Frn0006609523CDBS2026-07-30 - 2026-07-30
Frn0006609523LMS2026-07-30 - 2026-07-31
Frn0006609523ULS2026-07-29 - 2026-07-29
NameACME RF IncorporatedCDBS2026-07-30 - 2026-07-30
NameB. W. St. ClairCDBS2026-07-30 - 2026-07-30
NameBOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEMCDBS2026-07-30 - 2026-07-30
NameBRIAN BYRNES, RECEIVERCDBS2026-07-30 - 2026-07-30
NameCarl T. Jones CorporationCDBS2026-07-30 - 2026-07-30
NameCarl T. Jones CorporationCDBS2026-07-30 - 2026-07-30
NameDANIEL I. SMITH & PETER C. SMITH, VOTING CO-TRUSTEESCDBS2026-07-30 - 2026-07-30
NameGarfield CountyCDBS2026-07-30 - 2026-07-30
NameHATFIELD & DAWSONCDBS2026-07-30 - 2026-07-30
NameHC2 BROADCASTING HOLDINGS, INC.CDBS2026-07-30 - 2026-07-30
NameKM LPTV OF ATLANTA, L.L.C.CDBS2026-07-30 - 2026-07-30
NameKPVM TELEVISION, INC.CDBS2026-07-30 - 2026-07-30
NameLerman Senter PLLCCDBS2026-07-30 - 2026-07-30
NameLOHNES & CULVER, LLCCDBS2026-07-30 - 2026-07-30
NamePOWER 102.1 FM LLCCDBS2026-07-30 - 2026-07-30
NameSMITHWICK & BELENDIUK, P.C.CDBS2026-07-30 - 2026-07-30
NameSpanish Broadcasting System, Inc.CDBS2026-07-30 - 2026-07-30
NameSPRING CREEK CHRISTIAN CENTERCDBS2026-07-30 - 2026-07-30
NameWCIU-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIPCDBS2026-07-30 - 2026-07-30
NameWESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITYLMS2026-07-30 - 2026-07-31
NameWestern Carolina UniversityULS2026-07-29 - 2026-07-29
NameWestern North Carolina Public Radio, Inc.ASR2026-07-29 - 2026-07-31
NameWestern North Carolina Public Radio, Inc.COMPANY2026-07-29 - 2026-07-31
NameWestern North Carolina Public Radio, Inc.ICFS2026-07-31 - 2026-07-31
NameWESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.LMS2026-07-30 - 2026-07-31
NameWESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.LMS2026-07-30 - 2026-07-31
NameWestern North Carolina Public Radio, Inc.ULS2026-07-29 - 2026-07-29
Phone7042536875ULS
Phone8282104800ULS
Phone8282104800ULS
Phone8282104800ULS
Phone8282104800ULS
Phone8282104800ULS
Phone8282104800ULS
Phone8282104800ULS
Phone8282277116ULS
Phone8282277116ULS
Phone8282277116ULS
Phone8282277646ULS
Phone8282277646ULS
Phone8282536875ULS
Phone8282536875ULS
Phone8282536875ULS
Phone8282536875ULS
Phone8282777646ULS