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WSBK-TV
Call Sign History
WSBK-TV from 11/15/1983
WSBK-T from ???
Channel 21DT
Virtual Channel 38

Boston, MA
License
CP
Application
Allocation
STA





WSBK-TV Service: DT - Digital TV
Channel: 21 Zone: 1
Boston, Massachusetts
Nielsen DMA™:  Boston (Manchester)
Network: Independent
Virtual Channel: 38
DTV TSID: 1367
Facility ID: 73982
FRN: 0021079769

Status: LIC
Application Accepted: 07/09/2020
License Expires: 04/01/2031
File Number: 0000117438

FCC Website Links:
  LMS Facility Details
  This Application
  Other WSBK-TV Applications
  Including Superseded Applications
  Service Contour - Open Street Map or USGS Map (41 dBu)
  Service Contour - KML / Google Earth (41 dBu)
  Public Inspection Files
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Site Location: 42-18-37.0 N 71-14-12.0 W (NAD 83)
Site Location: 42-18-36.6 N 71-14-13.8 W (Converted to NAD 27)

ERP: 163 kW
Polarization: Elliptically polarized
HAAT: 388.3 m (1274 ft.)
Electrical Beam Tilt: 0.75 degrees
R/C AGL: 385.3 m (1264 ft.)
R/C AMSL: 431.9 m (1417 ft.)

Site Elevation: 46.6 m. (153 ft.)
Height Overall*: 395.1 m (1296 ft.)
(* As Filed In This Application, may differ from ASR Data, Below.)
Omni-Directional Antenna - Antenna Make/Model: R.F. Systems PEP70E-O5-2-T
Antenna ID: 1005310
Polarization: Elliptically polarized

Structure Information

Structure Registration Number 1003433

Structure Type: GTOWER
Registered To:
American Towers LLC
Structure Address:
350 Cedar Street (282685)
Needham Heights, MA
County Name: Norfolk County
ASR Issued: 04/07/2023
Date Built: 01/01/1957
Site Elevation: 46.6 m (153 ft.)
Structure Height: 363.4 m (1192 ft.)
Height Overall: 395.1 m (1296 ft.)
Overall Height AMSL: 441.7 m (1449 ft.)
FAA Determination: 02/08/2023
FAA Study #: 2022-ANE-1323-OE
FAA Circular #: 70/7460-1L
Paint & Light FAA Chapters: 3, 4, 5, 12
PRIOR STUDY 2016-ANE-1795-OE
42-18-37.2 N 71-14-11.7 W (NAD 83)
42-18-36.8 N 71-14-13.5 W
(Converted to NAD 27)
WSBK-TV Licensee Information

CBS Television Licenses LLC
1275 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Suite 710 - Licensing Dept.
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202-457-4505
Limited Liability Company
0000117438 Applicant Information

Andrew J Siegel
Title: Assistant Secretary
Date: 07/09/2020
Application Certifier
CBS Television Licenses LLC
CBS Television Licenses LLC
1725 Desales St NW
Suite 501
Washington, DC 20036
Applicant
Joseph M. Davis, P.E.
Chesapeake RF Consultants, LLC
207 Old Dominion Road
Yorktown, VA 23692
Consulting Engineer
Daniel G Ryson
CBS
1725 Desales St NW
Suite 501
Washington, DC 20036
Director Spectrum Management
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Study Date: 4/01/2025; Study Duration: 0.0193 Seconds.
Database Sources:
04/01/2025 FCC LMS,
4/1/2025 FCC ASR,
4/1/2025 FCC ULS Microwave, and
4/1/2025 FCC ULS Broadcast Land Mobile.



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