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WBZ-TV
Call Sign History
WBZ-TV from 08/14/1978
Channel 20DT
Virtual Channel 4

Boston, MA
License
CP
Application
Allocation
STA





WBZ-TV Service: DT - Digital TV (ATSC3 Station)
Channel: 20 Zone: 1
Boston, Massachusetts
Nielsen DMA™:  Boston (Manchester)
Network: CBS
Virtual Channel: 4
DTV TSID: 1359
Facility ID: 25456
FRN: 0021079769

Status: LIC
Application Accepted: 12/08/2022
License Expires: 04/01/2023
File Number: 0000204579

FCC Website Links:
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  This Application
  Other WBZ-TV Applications
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  Mailing Address
  Correspondence for WBZ-TV
  Correspondence related to application 0000204579
  Service Contour - Open Street Map or USGS Map (41 dBu)
  Service Contour - KML / Google Earth (41 dBu)
  Public Inspection Files
  History Cards for WBZ-TV
  Rabbit Ears Info Search for WBZ-TV

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: 922 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
OM&L to remain the same as prior study = PAINT/RED LIGHTS
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)
WBZ-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
0000204579 Applicant Information

Martha E Heller
Title: VP, Government Relations and Regulatory
Date: 12/08/2022
Application Certifier
CBS Television Licenses LLC
CBS Television Licenses LLC
2020 M. St., NW - Licensing Dept
Washington, DC 20036
Applicant
Daniel G. Ryson
Viacomcbs
2020 M. St., NW - Licensing Dept
Washington, DC 20036
Director Spectrum Management
Joseph M. Davis, P.E.
Chesapeake RF Consultants, LLC
207 Old Dominion Road
Yorktown, VA 23692
Consulting Engineer
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Study Date: 11/21/2024; Study Duration: 0.0532 Seconds.
Database Sources:
11/21/2024 FCC LMS,
11/19/2024 FCC ASR,
11/19/2024 FCC ULS Microwave, and
11/19/2024 FCC ULS Broadcast Land Mobile.



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