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WFLD(DT)
Call Sign History
WFLD from 05/07/1986
WFLD from 08/29/1979
Channel 31DT
Virtual Channel 32

Chicago, IL
License
CP
Application
Allocation
STA





WFLD Service: DX - Digital TV Auxiliary Transmitting Antenna (ATSC3 Station)
Channel: 31 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: LIC
Application Accepted: 05/21/2008
License Expires: 12/01/2029
File Number: BXLCDT-20080521ABR
Prefix Type: This is BXLCDT

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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: 475 kW
HAAT: 480 m (1575 ft.)
Electrical Beam Tilt: 1 degree
R/C AGL: 478 m (1568 ft.)
R/C AMSL: 659.4 m (2163 ft.)

Site Elevation: 181.4 m. (595 ft.)
Height Overall*: 521.1 m (1710 ft.)
(* As Filed In This Application, may differ from ASR Data, Below.)
Directional Antenna - Antenna Make/Model: R.F. Systems PHP24C
Antenna ID: 71912

Antenna Data for Antenna Id: 71912
WFLD DX File: BXLCDT-20080521ABR
R.F. Systems - PHP24C
Service: DX
Standard Pattern: Y
Pattern and Field Values Include a 225° Clockwise Rotation
AzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatio
50.360150.220250.170350.160
450.150550.170650.200750.220
850.320950.5101050.6801150.800
1250.9101350.9501450.9201550.860
1650.8701750.9601850.9801950.920
2050.8402150.8802250.9402350.870
2450.8002550.8702650.9902751.000
2850.9602950.9203050.9303150.930
3250.8903350.8103450.7003550.550
Structure Information

Structure Registration Number 1032960

[ASR Heights Differ from WFLD Application]
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
PRIOR STUDY 1999-AGL-4838-OE
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
20080521ABR Applicant Information

Dianne Smith
Date: 05/21/2008
Application Certifier
Fox Television Stations, Inc.
Fox Television Stations, LLC
5151 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005
Applicant
Kevin T. Fisher
2237 Tacketts Mill Drive
Suite A
Lake Ridge, VA 22192
Engineering Consultant
David H. Pawlik, Esq.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
1440 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005

Associated Land Mobile Licenses


 BLP01207 Broadcast Auxiliary Low Power
 BLP01416 Broadcast Auxiliary Low Power
 KPL427 Broadcast Auxiliary Remote Pickup
 WPKX938 Broadcast Auxiliary Remote Pickup
 WPYP773 Broadcast Auxiliary Low Power
 WQPW472 Broadcast Auxiliary Low Power
Associated Microwave Licenses


 KC23614 TV Pickup
 KC23615 TV Pickup
 KC26172 TV Pickup
 WREC749 18 GHz TV Studio Transmitter Link

Study Date: 11/21/2024; Study Duration: 0.036 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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