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WGN-TV
Call Sign History
WGN-TV from 09/04/1979
Channel 19DT
Virtual Channel 9

Chicago, IL
License
CP
Application
Allocation
STA





WGN-TV Service: DX - Digital TV Auxiliary Transmitting Antenna (ATSC3 Station)
Channel: 19 Zone: 1
Chicago, Illinois
Nielsen DMA™:  Chicago
Network: Independent
Virtual Channel: 9
DTV TSID: 1005
Facility ID: 72115

Repacking Information:
  No changes


Status: License
Application Accepted: 08/28/2015
License Expires: 12/01/2021
File Number: BLANK-0000004508

FCC Website Links:
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  Mailing Address
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  Correspondence related to application BLANK-0000004508
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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: 175 kW
Polarization: Horizontally polarized
HAAT: 437 m (1434 ft.)
Electrical Beam Tilt: 1 degree
R/C AGL: 438 m (1437 ft.)
R/C AMSL: 618.7 m (2030 ft.)

Site Elevation: 180.7 m. (593 ft.)
Height Overall*: 459 m (1506 ft.)
(* As Filed In This Application, may differ from ASR Data, Below.)
Directional Antenna - Antenna Make/Model: DIELECTRIC TUF-C4-12/48U-2BR
Antenna ID: 110345
Polarization: Horizontally polarized

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Antenna Data for Antenna Id: 110345
WGN-TV DX File: BLANK-0000004508
DIELECTRIC - TUF-C4-12/48U-2BR
Service: DX
Standard Pattern: Y
AzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatio
00.750100.695200.563300.387
400.298500.337550.351600.337
700.298800.387900.5631000.695
1100.7501200.7791300.8331400.890
1450.9011500.8831600.8091650.796
1700.8191800.9341901.0002000.934
2100.8192150.7962200.8092300.883
2350.9012400.8832500.8092600.819
2700.9342801.0002900.9343000.819
3100.8093200.8833300.8903400.833
3500.779
Structure Information

Structure Registration Number 1009012

Structure Type: BTWR
Registered To:
American Towers LLC
Structure Address:
East Tower 875 N Michigan Ave (280282)
Chicago, IL
County Name: Cook County
ASR Issued: 03/28/2019
Date Built: 12/05/2002
Site Elevation: 180.7 m (593 ft.)
Structure Height: 337.4 m (1107 ft.)
Height Overall: 459 m (1506 ft.)
Overall Height AMSL: 639.7 m (2099 ft.)
FAA Determination: 03/27/2019
FAA Study #: 2019-AGL-1804-OE
FAA Circular #: 70/7460-1K
Paint & Light FAA Chapters: 4, 8, 12
PRIOR STUDY 2018-AGL-10400-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)
WGN-TV Licensee Information

Tribune Media Company
545 E. John Carpenter Freeway
Suite 700
Irving, TX 75062
Phone: 972-373-8000
Corporation
0000004508 Applicant Information

Greg Easterly
Title: Vp/general Manager
Date: 08/28/2015
Application Certifier
WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC
Wgn Continental Broadcasting Company, Llc
C/o Wgn-tv
2501 West Bradley Place
Chicago, IL 60618
Applicant
David Harpe
Wgn Continental Broadcasting Company, Llc
2501 West Bradley Place
Chicago, IL 60618
VP Technology
Jason Roberts
Tribune Media Company
435 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Senior Counsel
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Study Date: 3/19/2024; Study Duration: 0.105 Seconds.
Database Sources: 1/10/2024 FCC CDBS,
03/18/2024 FCC LMS,
3/12/2024 FCC ASR,
3/12/2024 FCC ULS Microwave, and
3/12/2024 FCC ULS Broadcast Land Mobile.



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