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Ms. Marlene H. Dortch
Secretary
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, SW
Room TW-A325
Washington, DC 20554
Re:

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WFCN(AM), Nashville, TN
FACILITY ID #72879

Dear Ms. Dortch;
Transmitted herewith, in triplicate, on behalf of The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago,
is an FCC Form 302-AM application seeking to correct the licensed coordinates for
noncommercial AM station WFCN(AM), Nashville, Tennessee, correct the ASR for the station,
and update the measured impedance.
Please contact the undersigned should you have any questions on this matter.

Very truly yours,
The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago

Attachments
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Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D. C. 20554

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USE
ONLY

FCC 302-AM
APPLICATION FOR AM
BROADCAST STATION LICENSE

FOR COMMIS ION USE ONLY

(Please read instructions before filling out form

FILE NO.

SECTION - APPLICANT FEE IN FORMATION
1. PAYOR NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)
THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
MAILING ADDRESS (Line 1) (Maximum 35 characters)
i2OilCRTHLASALLE

MAILING ADDRESS (Line 2) (Maximum 35 characters)
CITY

STATE OR COUNTRY (if foreign address)
ILLINOIS

CHICAGO

OTHER FCC IDENTIFIER (If applicable)

CALL LETTERS
WFCN

TELEPHONE NUMBER (include area code)
312329410/

ZIP CODE

[1

2. A. Is a fee submitted with this application?

Yes

E?1

No

B. If No, indicate reason for fee exemption (see 47 C.F.R. Section

[J

Governmental Entity

Noncommercial educational licensee

[L]

[1

Other (Please explain):

C. If Yes, provide the following information:
Enter in Column (A) the correct Fee Type Code for the service you are applying for. Fee Type Codes may be found in the Mass Media Services
Fee Filing Guide.' Column (B) lists the Fee Multiple applicable for this application. Enter fee amount due in Column (C).
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(B)

FEE TYPE
CO1E

(CI
FEE DUE FOR FEE
TYPE CODE IN
__COLUMN(A)__..

FEE MULTIPLE

0

0

1

FOR FCC USE ONLY

$

To be used only when you are requesting concurrent actions which result in a requirement to list more than one Fee Type Code.
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FOR FCC USE ONLY

0

0

0

ADD ALL AMOUNTS SHOWN IN COLUMN C,
AND ENTER THE TOTAL HERE.
THIS AMOUNT SHOULD EOUAL YOUR ENCLOSED
REMITTANCE

1

TOTAL AMOUNT
REMITTED WITH THIS
APPI ICATIflN

FOR FCC USE ONLY

$

FCC 302-Al1
August 1995

		

SECTION II - APPLICANT INFORMATION
1. NAME OF APPLICANT
O[i(

LL:

MAILING ADDRESS
STATE

CITY

ZIP CODE

2. This application is for:
Commercial

E

AM Directional

Noncommercial

171

AM Non-Directional
Modification of Construction
Permit File No(s).

3. Is the station now operating pursuant to automatic program test authority in
accordance with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1620?

Li Yes

No

Exhibit No.

If No, explain in an Exhibit.

Yes

4. Have all the terms, conditions, and obligations set forth in the above described
construction permit been fully met?

No

Exhibit No.

If No, state exceptions in an Exhibit.
5. Apart from the changes already reported, has any cause or circumstance arisen since
the grant of the underlying construction permit which would result in any statement or
representation contained in the construction permit application to be now incorrect?

Li

Yes

No

Exhibit No.

If Yes, explain in an Exhibit.
Yes

6. Has the permittee filed its Ownership Report (FCC Form 323) or ownership
certification in accordance with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3615(b)?

If No, explain in an Exhibit.

7. Has an adverse finding been made or an adverse final action been taken by any court
or administrative body with respect to the applicant or parties to the application in a civil or
criminal proceeding, brought under the provisions of any law relating to the following: any
felony; mass media related antitrust or unfair competition; fraudulent statements to
another governmental unit; or discrimination?
If the answer is Yes, attach as an Exhibit a full disclosure of the persons and matters
involved, including an identification of the court or administrative body and the proceeding
Where the requisite
(by dates and file numbers), and the disposition of the litigation.
information has been earlier disclosed in connection with another application or as
required by 47 U.S.C. Section 1 .65(c), the applicant need only provide: (i) an identification
of that previous submission by reference to the file number in the case of an application,
the call letters of the station regarding which the application or Section 1.65 information
was filed, and the date of filing; and (ii) the disposition of the previously reported matter.

FCC 302-AM (Page 2)
August 1995

i2iI1

No

Does not apply

Exhibit No.

Li

Yes

Exhibit No.

Vt

No

	

8. Does the applicant, or any party to the application, have a petition on file to migrate to
the expanded band (1605-1705 kHz) or a permit or license either in the existing band or
expanded band that is held in combination (pursuant to the 5 year holding period allowed)
with the AM facility proposed to be modified herein?

Yes

E No

Exhibit No,

If Yes, provide particulars as an Exhibit.

The APPLICANT hereby waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or of the electromagnetic spectrum as
against the regulatory power of the United States because use of the same, whether by license or otherwise, and
requests and authorization in accordance with this application. (See Section 304 of the Communications Act of 1934, as
amended).
The APPLICANT acknowledges that all the statements made in this application and attached exhibits are considered
material representations and that all the exhibits are a material part hereof and are incorporated herein as set out in full in
CERTIFICATION
Yes

1. By checking Yes, the applicant certifies, that, in the case of an individual applicant, he
or she is not subject to a denial of federal benefits that includes FCC benefits pursuant
to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. Section 862, or, in the
case of a non-individual applicant (e.g., corporation, partnership or other unincorporated
association), no party to the application is subject to a denial of federal benefits that
includes FCC benefits pursuant to that section. For the definition of a 'party' for these
purposes, see 47 C,F.R. Section 1.2002(b).

LI

No

2. I certify that the statements in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief,
and are made in good faith.
Name

ure

HASTINGS
Title

Date

VICE PRESIDENT

9/28/2018

Telephone Number

3123294101 £/

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT
(U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR
CONSTRUCTION
FCC NOTICE TO INDIVIDUALS REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT
The solicitation of personal information requested in this application is authorized by the Communications Act of 1934. as amended. The
Commission will use the information provided in this form to determine whether grant of the application is in the public interest. In reaching that
determination, or for law enforcement purposes, it may become necessary to refer personal information contained in this fomi to another
government agency, In addition, all information provided in this form will be available for public inspection. If information requested on the form is
not provided, the application may be returned without action having been taken upon it or its processing may be delayed while a request is made to
provide the missing information. Your response is required to obtain the requested authorization.
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 639 hours and 53 minutes per response, including the time for
reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of
information, Comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the
burden. can be sent to the Federal Communications Commission, Records Management Branch. Paperwork Reduction Project (3060-0627),
Washington. D. C. 20554. Do NOT send completed forms to this address.
THE FOREGOING NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974, P.L. 93-579, DECEMBER 31. 1974. 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(3), AND THE
PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980, P.L. 96-511, DECEMBER 11, 1980.44 U.S.C. 3507.

FCC 302-AM (Page 3)
August 1995

	
		

SECTION III - LICFNSF APPLICATION FN(INFFRINr OATA

Name of Applicant

The Moody

Bible Institute of Chicago

PURPOSE OF AUTHORIZATION APPLIED FOR: (check one)
Station License
1

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Direct Measurement of Power

Facilities authorized in construction permit
File No. of Construction Permit Frequency
(if applicable)
I (kHz)
FCN
n!a
1200

I

Call Sign

Hours of Operation

VV

[Night
Day
Unlinitecl
I ___________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
City or Town

2. Station location
State

Tennessee

Power in kilowatts

NashviUe

3. Transmitter location
State

TN

County

Davidson

[Street address
(or other identification)
4479 A9ftd City Hvy

City or Town

Nashville

4. Main studio location

________________________ _____________________________

State

County

City or Town

TN

Rutherford

Smyrna

Street address
(or other identification)
615 Potomac Place

5. Remote control point location (specify only if authorized direction I antenna)
State

County

_______________________________
Street address
(or other identification)

City or Town

6. Has type-approved stereo generating equipment been installed?

Yes

No

7. Does the sampling system meet the requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.68?

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Exhibit No.

Attach as an Exhibit a detailed description of the sampling system as installed.

8. Operatinq constants:
RF common point or antenna current (in amperes) without
modulation for night system
12.85 amperes

__________________________________________________________
RF common point or antenna current (in amperes) without
modulation for day system
20.85 amperes

Measured antenna or common point resistance (in ohms) at
operating frequency
Day
Night
23 ohms
23 ohms

Measured antenna or common point reactance (in ohmi
operating frequency
Day
Night

Antenna indications for directioril operation
Antenna monitor
Phase reading(s) in degrees
Towers
Night
Day
__________________________

-j24 ohms
_____________________________
Antenna monitor sample
current ratio(s)
Night

Day

-j24 oh
____________________________

Antenna base currents
-

Night

Day

Manufacturer and type of antenna monitor:

cc 302-AM iPage 4)
August 1995

	

SECTiON III - Page 2

9. Description of antenna system ((f directional antenna is used, the information requested below should be given for each element of
the array. Use separate sheets if necessary.)
Type Radiator
Uniform Cross

Section

OW&3i

Overall height in meters of
radiator above base
insulator, or above base, if
grounded

Ar)

Overall height in meters
above ground (without
obstruction lighting)

Overall height in meters
above ground (include
obstruction lighting)

49

497

If antenna is either top
loaded or sectionalized,
describe fully
in an
Exhibit.
ExhibitNo.

___________

Excitation

Series

El

ASRN(NDA): 1227238

Shunt

Geographic coordinates to nearest second. For directional antenna give coordinates of center of array. For single vertical radiator give
tower location.
North Latitude

0

West Longitude

0

If not fully described above, attach as an Exhibit further details and dimensions including any other
antenna mounted on tower and associated isolation circuits.

Exhibit No.

Also, if necessary for a complete description, attach as an Exhibit a sketch of the details and
dimensions of ground system.

Exhibit No.

10. In what respect, if any, does the apparatus constructed differ from that described in the application for construction permit or in the
permit?

This 302-AM is being filed to correct the station coordinates, correct

the ASR to 1227238, in addition to updating the measured impedance
11. Give reasons for the change in antenna or common point resistance.

The common point resistance measurement was taken after filtering
was installed.
I certify that I represent the applicant in the capacity indicated below and that I have examined the foregoing statement of technical
information and that it is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Name (Please Print or Type)

Signature (check appropriate box below)

Bruce BeHamy
Address (include ZIP Code)

P.O. Box 220

Goldwater, Ml 49036

t
Date

09/26/2018
Telephone No. (Include Area Code)

517.278.7339
Technical Director

Chief Operator

LI

Other (specify)

FCC 302-AM (Page 5)
August 1995

LI
RI

Registered Professional Engineer

Technical Consultant

	

9/19/2018

ASR Registration 1227238

ASR Registration Search

Registration 1227238
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p_gitration

Reg Number

1227238

Status

Constructed

File Number

A1115828

Constructed

09/19/2018

EMI

No

Dismantled

NEPA

No

Structure Type

GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes

Location (in NAD83 Coordinates)
Lat/Long

36-12-29.8 N 086-52-20.8 W

City, State

NASHVILLE , TN

Zip

37218

Center of
AM Array

Address

4479 ASHLAND CITY HIGHWAY

County

DAVIDSON

Position of Tower
in Array

Heights (meters)
Elevation of Site Above Mean Sea Level

Overall Height Above Ground (AGL)

150.3

49.7

Overall Height Above Mean Sea Level

Overall Height Above Ground w/o Appurtenances

200.0

49.7

Painting and Lighting Specifications
FAA Chapters 3, 4, 5, 12
Paint and Light in Accordance with FAA Circular Number 70/7460-1K
FAA Notification
FAA Study

2017-ASO-21694-OE

FAA Issue Date

05/15/2018

FRN

0006791354

Owner Entity
Type

Other - Non Commercial
Educational Institution

Owner
Moody Bible Institute
Attention To: Mark Williames
820 N. LaSalle Blvd
Chicago , IL 60610

P: (312)329-4303
F:
E: mark.williames@moody.edu

Contact
P: (312)329-4303
F:
E: mark.williames@mOOdY.edu

Williames , Mark
820 N. LaSalle Blvd
Chicago , IL 60610

Status

Constructed

Received

09/19/2018

Purpose

Notification

Entered

09/19/2018

Mode

Interactive

09/19/2018

A1115828 - Notification (NT)

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ASR Registration 1227238

09/19/2018

A1115826 - Modification (MD)

09/19/2018

A1115825 - Change Owner (OC)

Related applications (6)

Comments
None

Date

Event

09/19/2018

Construction Notification Received

09/19/2018

Modification Received

09/19/2018

Change of Ownership Received

All History (10)

11/17/2015

Authorization, Reference

11/17/2015

Ownership Change, Reference 888138

07/15/2002

Construction Reminder, Reference 227549

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