Potential Moves
| Frequency | Usable Area | Closest To WLCB | Where | FCC Path |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 sq km | 0.5 km | West | Same Channel | |
| 14 sq km | 3.2 km | Northwest | Minor Change | |
| 12 sq km | 2.1 km | West | Needs Showing | |
| 7 sq km | 9.4 km | Southwest | Needs Showing | |
| 2.5 sq km | 5.0 km | West | Needs Showing |
Dashed Line: 11.2 km From WLCB. Shaded areas meet FCC minimum spacing and stay within 11.2 km of WLCB, 10 miles of both planned translators with overlapping 60 dBu coverage, and 10 miles of at least 75% of the board. 101.5 areas do not move closer to WLGS-LP.
"Needs Showing" means a technical showing of reduced interference. 101.3 is the only new frequency with a simple FCC path. This checks spacing and siting limits, not coverage. No site is confirmed, and a move can't be filed until after the translator window closes.
A New Opportunity For WLCB
FM Translators
What Is A Translator?
An FM transmitter that picks up WLCB and repeats it on a different frequency, extending our coverage area to people our main signal doesn't reach.
Same Programming
Everything on 101.5 airs on the translator at the same time. It carries no shows of its own.
A New Place On The Dial
Listeners in that area tune to the translator's frequency. It has its own FCC call sign and license.
Runs Unattended
Ours will run on their own at 99 watts or less, and each shuts off automatically if it loses WLCB's signal.
Secondary Service
It can't interfere with other stations. If it does, we have to fix the problem or stop transmitting.
The Plan
Genoa City
89.3 FM, 95 W
Non-directional, about 72 ft above ground on an existing tower.
Twin Lakes
89.9 FM, 99 W
Non-directional, about 30 ft above ground on an existing tower.
Both rebroadcast WLCB 101.5 FM. Coverage in this section assumes WLCB stays at its current site.
What It Adds
Predicted 60 dBu coverage from public FCC and Census data, before tree and building losses. Actual reception will vary.
Coverage Map
Lines show the 60 dBu service contour the FCC uses. The shaded areas are estimates of car reception at 50 and 40 dBu, cut off where a stronger station takes over. Actual reception depends on the radio, terrain and buildings.
People With Clean Reception
Estimated by census block, after predicted interference from other stations.
How It Works
- Each translator receives WLCB 101.5 off the air and rebroadcasts it on its own frequency.
- The Genoa City site is also planned as our control point, with Barix and EAS equipment.
- Audio reaches that site from the studio over the internet, then goes to WLCB by wireless link.
- RDS stays at the WLCB transmitter.
What's Next
- Our applications were filed November 4.
- The FCC filing window closes November 17.
- The FCC reviews them. If anyone conflicts with us, a point system decides.
- Once granted, we build each site and go on the air.
A grant is not guaranteed.