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WFLD(DT)
Call Sign History
WFLD from 05/07/1986
WFLD from 08/29/1979
Channel 24DT
Virtual Channel 32

Chicago, IL
License
CP
Application
Allocation
STA





WFLD Service: DT - Digital TV (ATSC3 Station)
Channel: 24 Zone: 1
Chicago, Illinois
Nielsen DMA™:  Chicago
Network: FOX
Virtual Channel: 32
DTV TSID: 1013
Facility ID: 22211
FRN: 0005795067

WFLD is a channel sharing host for WPWR-TV, Gary, Indiana

Status: STA – Special Temporary Authority
Application Accepted: 08/19/2024
STA Expires: 12/01/2029
File Number: 0000251750

FCC Website Links:
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Site Location: 41-53-56.1 N 87-37-23.2 W (NAD 83)
Site Location: 41-53-56.0 N 87-37-23.0 W (Converted to NAD 27)

ERP: 1000 kW
Polarization: Elliptically polarized
HAAT: 475 m (1558 ft.)
Electrical Beam Tilt: 0.95 degrees
R/C AGL: 417 m (1368 ft.)
R/C AMSL: 597.7 m (1961 ft.)

Site Elevation: 180.7 m. (593 ft.)
Height Overall*: 425.2 m (1395 ft.)
(* As Filed In This Application, may differ from ASR Data, Below.)
Directional Antenna - Antenna Make/Model: DIELECTRIC TFU-24WB/VP-R C160 OS
Antenna ID: 1006509
Polarization: Elliptically polarized

Antenna Data for Antenna Id: 1006509
WFLD DT File: -0000251750
DIELECTRIC - TFU-24WB/VP-R C160 OS
Service: DT
Standard Pattern: Y
AzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatio
00.536100.407200.289300.229
320.228400.249500.297600.329
700.329800.297900.248980.227
1000.2281100.2891200.4081300.538
1400.6531500.7481600.8281700.900
1800.9591900.9931950.9962000.990
2100.9542200.8982300.8452400.812
2500.8132600.8462700.9002800.957
2900.9942961.0003000.9973100.963
3200.9043300.8303400.7473500.651
Structure Information

Structure Registration Number 1009013

Structure Type: BTWR
Registered To:
American Towers LLC
Structure Address:
West Tower 875 N Michigan Ave (280283)
Chicago, IL
County Name: Cook County
ASR Issued: 02/27/2019
Date Built: 01/01/1968
Site Elevation: 180.7 m (593 ft.)
Structure Height: 337.4 m (1107 ft.)
Height Overall: 425.2 m (1395 ft.)
Overall Height AMSL: 605.9 m (1988 ft.)
FAA Determination: 12/22/2015
FAA Study #: 2015-AGL-17055-OE
FAA Circular #: 70/7460-1J
Paint & Light FAA Chapters: 4, 8, 12
PRIOR STUDY 2003-AGL-2137-OE
41-53-56.1 N 87-37-23.2 W (NAD 83)
41-53-56.0 N 87-37-23.0 W
(Converted to NAD 27)
WFLD(DT) Licensee Information

Fox Television Stations, LLC
101 Constitution Avenue NW
Suite 200 West
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-824-6503
Limited Liability Company
0000251750 Applicant Information

Ann West Bobeck
Title: VP, FCC Legal and Business Affairs
Date: 08/19/2024
Application Certifier

Fox Television Stations, LLC
101 Constitution Avenue NW
Suite 200 West
Washington, DC 20001
Applicant
William Meintel
Meintel, Sgrignoli, and Wallace LLC
Warrenton, VA 20188-0907
Senior Partner
Joseph M. Di Scipio
Fox Television Stations, LLC
101 Constitution Avenue NW
Suite 200 West
Washington, DC 20001
SVP, FCC Legal and Business Affairs and Assistant General Counsel
Ann West Bobeck
Fox Television Stations, LLC
101 Constitution Avenue NW
Suite 200 West
Washington, DC 20001
VP, FCC Legal and Business Affairs
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Study Date: 11/23/2024; Study Duration: 0.0421 Seconds.
Database Sources:
11/22/2024 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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