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WCIU-TV
Call Sign History
WCIU-TV from 01/30/1979
Channel 23DT
Post-repack Channel 23
Virtual Channel 26

Chicago, IL
License
CP
Application
Allocation
STA





WCIU-TV Service: DT - Digital TV
Channel: 23 Zone: 1
Chicago, Illinois
Nielsen DMA™:  Chicago
Network: CW
Virtual Channel: 26
DTV TSID: 1011
Facility ID: 71428

Repacking Information:
  Pre-Repack Channel: 27
  Post-Repack Channel: 23
  Post-Repack ERP: 503 kW
  Phase: 6 Completion Deadline: 10/18/2019
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Status: Construction Permit
Application Accepted: 08/03/2022
WCIU-TV CP Expires: 08/10/2025
File Number: -0000196941

FCC Website Links:
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  Service Contour - Open Street Map or USGS Map (41 dBu)
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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: 453 m (1486 ft.)
Electrical Beam Tilt: 1 degree
R/C AGL: 451.7 m (1482 ft.)
R/C AMSL: 632.4 m (2075 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 TFU-14JSC/VP-R CT170
Antenna ID: 1006339
Polarization: Elliptically polarized

Antenna Data for Antenna Id: 1006339
WCIU-TV DT File: -0000196941
DIELECTRIC - TFU-14JSC/VP-R CT170
Service: DT
Standard Pattern: Y
Pattern and Field Values Include a 340° Clockwise Rotation
AzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatio
00.719100.608200.443300.241
400.119500.218600.273700.218
800.119900.2411000.4431100.608
1200.7191300.7971400.8701500.942
1600.9911661.0001700.9961800.954
1900.8932000.8562100.8672200.912
2300.9572400.9752500.9572600.912
2700.8672800.8562900.8933000.954
3100.9963141.0003200.9913300.942
3400.8703500.797
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
OM&L to remain the same as prior study = A MED-DUAL SYSTEM
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)
WCIU-TV Licensee Information

WCIU-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
26 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60661
Phone: 312-705-2600
Limited Partnership
0000196941 Applicant Information

Norman H. Shapiro
Title: Pres. Sec. Treas. Of General Partner
Date: 08/03/2022
Application Certifier

Wciu-tv Limited Partnership
26 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60661
Applicant
Matthew S. DelNero, Esq
Covington & Burling Llp
One Citycenter, 850 Tenth Street, Nw
Washington, DC 20001
Legal Representative
Louis R duTreil, Jr
Dutreil Lundin & Rackley Inc
5212 Station Way
Sarasota, FL 34233
Technical Consultant
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Study Date: 4/20/2024; Study Duration: 0.0324 Seconds.
Database Sources:
04/19/2024 FCC LMS,
4/16/2024 FCC ASR,
4/16/2024 FCC ULS Microwave, and
4/16/2024 FCC ULS Broadcast Land Mobile.



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