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WFLD(DT)
Call Sign History
WFLD from 05/07/1986
WFLD-TV from 08/29/1979
WFLD from ???
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: 02/13/2025
STA Expires: 12/01/2029
File Number: 0000266663

FCC Website Links:
  LMS Facility Details
  This Application
  Other WFLD Applications
  Including Superseded Applications
  Service Contour - Open Street Map or USGS Map (41 dBu)
  Service Contour - KML / Google Earth (41 dBu)
  Public Inspection Files
  Rabbit Ears Info Search for WFLD

Site Location: 41-52-44.0 N 87-38-08.0 W (NAD 83)
Site Location: 41-52-43.9 N 87-38-07.8 W (Converted to NAD 27)

ERP: 435.5 kW
Polarization: Horizontally polarized
HAAT: 509.5 m (1672 ft.)
Electrical Beam Tilt: 1.0 degree
R/C AGL: 508.1 m (1667 ft.)
R/C AMSL: 689.5 m (2262 ft.)

Site Elevation: 181.4 m. (595 ft.)
Height Overall*: 524.9 m (1722 ft.)
(* As Filed In This Application, may differ from ASR Data, Below.)
Directional Antenna - Antenna Make/Model: R.F. Systems PHP24C
Antenna ID: 1007168
Polarization: Horizontally polarized

Antenna Data for Antenna Id: 1007168
WFLD DT File: -0000266663
R.F. Systems - PHP24C
Service: DT
Standard Pattern: Y
AzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatio
00.213100.205200.166300.115
400.115500.166600.205700.213
800.315900.5181000.7151100.866
1200.9501300.9571400.8851500.842
1600.9001700.9891751.0001800.980
1900.8882000.8352100.8652200.865
2300.8352400.8882500.9802551.000
2600.9892700.9002800.8422900.885
3000.9573100.9503200.8663300.715
3400.5183500.315
Structure Information

Structure Registration Number 1032960

Structure Type: BMAST
Registered To:
BRE 312 Broadcast, LLC
Structure Address:
233 South Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL
County Name: Cook County
ASR Issued: 02/03/2019
Date Built: 09/30/2012
Site Elevation: 181.4 m (595 ft.)
Structure Height: 437.5 m (1435 ft.)
Height Overall: 524.9 m (1722 ft.)
Overall Height AMSL: 706.3 m (2317 ft.)
FAA Determination: 07/09/2012
FAA Study #: 2012-AGL-4496-OE
FAA Circular #: 70/7460-1K
Paint & Light FAA Chapters: 4, 7, 12
Continue As Is OM&L = A HIGH-DUAL SYSTEM
41-52-44.0 N 87-38-08.0 W (NAD 83)
41-52-43.9 N 87-38-07.8 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
0000266663 Applicant Information

Ann West Bobeck
Title: VP, FCC Legal and Business Affairs
Date: 02/13/2025
Application Certifier

Fox Television Stations, LLC
101 Constitution Avenue NW
Suite 200 West
Washington, DC 20001
Applicant
William Meintel
Meintel, Sgrignoli & Wallace
Warrenton, VA 20188-0907
Senior Partner
Ann West Bobeck
Fox Television Stations, LLC
101 Constitution Avenue NW
Suite 200 West
Washington, DC 20001
VP, FCC Legal and Business Affairs
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
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Study Date: 4/01/2025; Study Duration: 0.0336 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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