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WFLD(DT)
Call Sign History
WFLD from 05/07/1986
WFLD from 08/29/1979
Channel 31DT
Post-repack Channel 24
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

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

Repacking Information:
  Pre-Repack Channel: 31
  Post-Repack Channel: 24
  Post-Repack ERP: 859 kW
  Phase: 6 Completion Deadline: 10/18/2019
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Status: License
Application Accepted: 05/21/2008
License Expires: 12/01/2021
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

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Associated Microwave Licenses


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Study Date: 3/29/2024; Study Duration: 0.0884 Seconds.
Database Sources: 1/10/2024 FCC CDBS,
03/28/2024 FCC LMS,
3/26/2024 FCC ASR,
3/26/2024 FCC ULS Microwave, and
3/26/2024 FCC ULS Broadcast Land Mobile.



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