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WSHM-LD
Call Sign History
WSHM-LD from 01/07/2011
WSHM-LP from 10/21/2003
W67DF from 06/23/1994
W42AU from 01/22/1988
810217KI from ???
Channel 23DT

Boston, MA
License
CP
Application
Allocation
STA





WSHM-LD Service: LD - Digital TV Translator or LPTV Station
Channel: 23 Zone:
Boston, Massachusetts
DTV TSID: 3463
Facility ID: 67980
FRN: 0018223693

Status: APP
Application Accepted: 12/18/2025
License Expires: 04/01/2031
File Number: 0000285050

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Site Location: 42-18-37.2 N 71-14-11.7 W (NAD 83)
Site Location: 42-18-36.8 N 71-14-13.5 W (Converted to NAD 27)

ERP: 15 kW
Polarization: Elliptically polarized
Electrical Beam Tilt: 1.0 degree
R/C AGL: 192 m (630 ft.)
R/C AMSL: 238.6 m (783 ft.)
Emission Mask: Full Service

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.)
Directional Antenna - Antenna Make/Model: Dielectric TUM-LP-C1-2/2M-1 OS
Antenna ID: 1013287
Polarization: Elliptically polarized

Antenna Data for Antenna Id: 1013287
WSHM-LD LD File: -0000285050
Dielectric - TUM-LP-C1-2/2M-1 OS
Service: LD
Standard Pattern: N
Pattern and Field Values Include a 120° Clockwise Rotation
AzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatio
00.010100.010200.010300.010
400.021500.094600.218700.378
800.556900.7291000.8721100.967
1201.0001300.9671400.8721500.729
1600.5561700.3781800.2181900.094
2000.0212100.0102200.0102300.010
2400.0102500.0102600.0102700.010
2800.0102900.0103000.0103100.010
3200.0103300.0103400.0103500.010
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)
WSHM-LD Licensee Information

Gray Television Licensee, LLC
4370 Peachtree Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
Phone: 404-504-9828
Limited Liability Company
0000285050 Applicant Information

Robert Folliard, III
Title: Assistant Secretary
Date: 12/18/2025
Application Certifier

Gray Television Licensee, LLC
4370 Peachtree Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
Applicant
Bob Kroeger
Gray Media
4370 Peachtree Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30319

Joseph M. Davis, P.E.
Chesapeake RF Consultants, LLC
207 Old Dominion Road
Yorktown, VA 23692
Consulting Engineer
Joan Stewart
Wiley Rein LLP
2050 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Associated Land Mobile Licenses


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 WQPS778 TV Pickup
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Study Date: 12/19/2025; Study Duration: 0.0363 Seconds.
Database Sources:
12/19/2025 FCC LMS,
12/16/2025 FCC ASR,
12/16/2025 FCC ULS Microwave, and
12/16/2025 FCC ULS Broadcast Land Mobile.



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