Universal Licensing System
WQBK890
Norfolk Southern Railway Company
License details
| ULS identifier | 2666123 |
|---|---|
| Call sign | WQBK890 |
| Radio service | IG |
| Status | A |
| Grant date | 2024-08-16 |
| Expiration | 2034-10-27 |
| Frequency range | 160.38 - 161.475 MHz (3 frequencies) |
| Locations | 6 |
| Representative location | Courtland, SOUTHAMPTON, VA |
| Coordinates | 36.7047222, -77.0116667 |
| Source archive | l_LMpriv.zip |
| Dataset refreshed | 2026-08-23 05:54:10 |
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 | 4046604050 |
| [email protected] |
Frequency assignments
| Location | Antenna | Station class | Assigned MHz | Upper MHz | Carrier MHz | Output W | ERP W | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | MO | 160.38000000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 7 | 1 | MO | 160.38000000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 8 | 1 | MO | 161.05500000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 9 | 1 | MO | 161.05500000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 10 | 1 | MO | 161.05500000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 1 | 1 | FB | 161.47500000 | 8.000000 | 8.000000 | |||
| 2 | 1 | FB | 161.47500000 | 8.000000 | 8.000000 | |||
| 3 | 1 | FB | 161.47500000 | 8.000000 | 8.000000 | |||
| 4 | 1 | FB | 161.47500000 | 8.000000 | 8.000000 | |||
| 5 | 1 | FB | 161.47500000 | 8.000000 | 8.000000 |
Emission designators
| Location | Antenna | Frequency MHz | Upper MHz | Emission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 160.38000000 | 4K00F1D | |
| 6 | 1 | 160.38000000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 6 | 1 | 160.38000000 | 4K00F1E | |
| 7 | 1 | 160.38000000 | 4K00F1D | |
| 7 | 1 | 160.38000000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 7 | 1 | 160.38000000 | 4K00F1E | |
| 8 | 1 | 161.05500000 | 4K00F1D | |
| 8 | 1 | 161.05500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 8 | 1 | 161.05500000 | 4K00F1E | |
| 9 | 1 | 161.05500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 9 | 1 | 161.05500000 | 4K00F1E | |
| 9 | 1 | 161.05500000 | 4K00F1D | |
| 10 | 1 | 161.05500000 | 4K00F1D | |
| 10 | 1 | 161.05500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 10 | 1 | 161.05500000 | 4K00F1E | |
| 1 | 1 | 161.47500000 | 11K2F1D | |
| 1 | 1 | 161.47500000 | 4K00F1E | |
| 1 | 1 | 161.47500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 1 | 1 | 161.47500000 | 4K00F1D | |
| 2 | 1 | 161.47500000 | 11K2F1D | |
| 2 | 1 | 161.47500000 | 4K00F1E | |
| 2 | 1 | 161.47500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 2 | 1 | 161.47500000 | 4K00F1D | |
| 3 | 1 | 161.47500000 | 11K2F1D | |
| 3 | 1 | 161.47500000 | 4K00F1E | |
| 3 | 1 | 161.47500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 3 | 1 | 161.47500000 | 4K00F1D | |
| 4 | 1 | 161.47500000 | 4K00F1D | |
| 4 | 1 | 161.47500000 | 4K00F1E | |
| 4 | 1 | 161.47500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 4 | 1 | 161.47500000 | 11K2F1D | |
| 5 | 1 | 161.47500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 5 | 1 | 161.47500000 | 4K00F1E | |
| 5 | 1 | 161.47500000 | 4K00F1D | |
| 5 | 1 | 161.47500000 | 11K2F1D |
Licensed locations
| Location | Type | Address | Coordinates | Ground elevation | Structure | Height | NEPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T | RT625 RR crossing at MP V296.45, Eggleston, GILES, VA | 37.27083333, -80.60472222 | 508.000 m | BANT | 2.500 m structure / 3.100 m overall | N |
| 2 | T | SR347 RR crossing at MP FD24.80, SUFFOLK CITY, SUFFOLK CITY, VA | 36.69591667, -76.69827778 | 22.000 m | BANT | 2.500 m structure / 3.100 m overall | N |
| 3 | T | Baxter Rd RR crossing at MP LR66.56, Rivesville, MARION, WV | 39.52972222, -80.12280556 | 269.000 m | BANT | 2.500 m structure / 3.100 m overall | N |
| 4 | T | 19th Street RR crossing at MP WV170.43, Nitro, KANAWHA, WV | 38.42125000, -81.84308333 | 181.000 m | BANT | 2.500 m structure / 3.100 m overall | N |
| 5 | T | Story Station Rd Crossing @ RR MP FD 042.90, Courtland, SOUTHAMPTON, VA | 36.70472222, -77.01166667 | 21.000 m | BANT | 2.500 m structure / 3.100 m overall | N |
| 6 | T | Eggleston, GILES, VA | 37.27083333, -80.60472222 | N | |||
| 7 | T | SUFFOLK CITY, SUFFOLK CITY, VA | 36.69591667, -76.69827778 | N | |||
| 8 | T | Rivesville, MARION, WV | 39.52972222, -80.12280556 | N | |||
| 9 | T | Nitro, KANAWHA, WV | 38.42125000, -81.84308333 | N | |||
| 10 | T | Courtland, SOUTHAMPTON, VA | 36.70472222, -77.01166667 | N |
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 | -154.000 | |||
| 1 | 2 | T | 3.100 m | V | 0.0000 | 11.000 | |||
| 1 | 3 | T | 3.100 m | V | 0.0000 | -93.000 | |||
| 1 | 4 | T | 3.100 m | V | 0.0000 | -51.000 | |||
| 1 | 5 | T | 3.100 m | V | 0.0000 | 11.000 | |||
| 1 | 6 | T | |||||||
| 1 | 7 | T | |||||||
| 1 | 8 | T | |||||||
| 1 | 9 | T | |||||||
| 1 | 10 | T |
Control points
| Number | Address | County | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dispatch Office, 110Franklin Rd, Roanoke, VA | ROANOKE CITY | 5405244739 |
| 2 | Communications Control Center, 1200 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA | FULTON | 4045291244 |
License history
| Date | File or call sign | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-16 | WQBK890 | LIREN |
| 2024-08-05 | WQBK890 | LETRES |
| 2024-05-17 | WQBK890 | LIAUA |
| 2021-12-11 | WQBK890 | LIAUA |
| 2014-07-30 | WQBK890 | LIREN |
| 2014-03-17 | WQBK890 | LIMOD |
| 2013-05-03 | WQBK890 | LIMOD |
| 2011-10-28 | WQBK890 | LIAUA |
| 2011-10-27 | WQBK890 | ESUAPR |
| 2005-07-25 | WQBK890 | LETCNS |
| 2005-07-07 | WQBK890 | LIAUA |
| 2005-07-06 | WQBK890 | ESUAPR |
| 2004-10-27 | WQBK890 | LIISS |
Sources and provenance
| Source | Source record | Retrieved | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| ULS | 2666123 | 2026-08-23 05:54:10 | Official Bulk Record |
Selected field provenance
| Field | Displayed value | Source | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call Sign | WQBK890 | ULS 2666123 | 2026-08-23 05:54:10 |
| Status | A | ULS 2666123 | 2026-08-23 05:54:10 |
| Service | IG | ULS 2666123 | 2026-08-23 05:54:10 |
| Grant Date | 2024-08-16 | ULS 2666123 | 2026-08-23 05:54:10 |
| Expiration Date | 2034-10-27 | ULS 2666123 | 2026-08-23 05:54:10 |