Accept
By using FCCInfo you agree to the terms & conditions. Read disclaimer Read privacy statement
FCCInfo.com

A Service of Cavell, Mertz & Associates, Inc.
(855) FCC-INFO

WBBM-TV
Call Sign History
WBBM-TV from 08/28/1979
Channel 12DT
Virtual Channel 2

Chicago, IL
License
CP
Application
Allocation
STA





WBBM-TV Service: DT - Digital TV (ATSC3 Station)
Channel: 12 Zone: 1
Chicago, Illinois
Nielsen DMA™:  Chicago
Network: CBS
Virtual Channel: 2
DTV TSID: 999
Facility ID: 9617

Repacking Information:
  No changes


Status: Construction Permit
Application Accepted: 01/18/2023
WBBM-TV CP Expires: 01/30/2026
File Number: BLANK-0000207079

FCC Website Links:
  LMS Facility Details
  This Application
  Other WBBM-TV Applications
  Including Superseded Applications
  Mailing Address
  Correspondence for WBBM-TV
  Correspondence related to application BLANK-0000207079
  Service Contour - Open Street Map or USGS Map (36 dBu)
  Service Contour - KML / Google Earth (36 dBu)
  Public Inspection Files
  History Cards for WBBM-TV
  Rabbit Ears Info Search for WBBM-TV

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: 30 kW
Polarization: Elliptically polarized
HAAT: 490.8 m (1610 ft.)
Electrical Beam Tilt: 1.2 degrees
R/C AGL: 488.9 m (1604 ft.)
R/C AMSL: 670.3 m (2199 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: Electronics Research Inc. ETV3H4-ESP4O-12
Antenna ID: 1010379
Polarization: Elliptically polarized

Antenna Data for Antenna Id: 1010379
WBBM-TV DT File: BLANK-0000207079
Electronics Research Inc. - ETV3H4-ESP4O-12
Service: DT
Standard Pattern: N
AzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatioAzimuthRatio
00.746100.648200.759300.874
400.833500.772600.865700.961
720.964800.895900.6731000.526
1020.5241100.6021200.6941300.643
1400.5651500.6661600.8661700.957
1800.8691900.7692000.7892100.858
2200.8022300.7332400.8342500.978
2541.0002600.9772700.8202800.707
2900.7533000.8373100.7983200.762
3300.8743400.9913440.9973500.947
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
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)
WBBM-TV Licensee Information

CBS BROADCASTING INC.
2020 M. St. Nw Licensing Dept
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-457-4505
Corporation
0000207079 Applicant Information

Martha E Heller
Title: Vp, Government Relations And Regulatory
Date: 01/18/2023
Application Certifier
CBS BROADCASTING INC.
Cbs Broadcasting Inc.
2020 M. St. Nw Licensing Dept
Washington, DC 20036
Applicant
Daniel G Ryson
Paramount Global
2020 M. St. Nw Licensing Dept
Washington, DC 20036
DIRECTOR OF SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT
John Bagwell
Paramount Global
1515 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
Senior VP Associate General Counsel
Joseph M. Davis, P.E.
Chesapeake Rf Consultants, Llc
207 Old Dominion Road
Yorktown, VA 23692
Consulting Engineer
Associated Land Mobile Licenses


 KC4877 Broadcast Auxiliary Remote Pickup
 KVF938 Broadcast Auxiliary Remote Pickup
 WQNN319 Broadcast Auxiliary Low Power
Associated Microwave Licenses


 KB55028 TV Pickup
 KB55976 TV Pickup
 WAY643 18 GHz TV Intercity Relay
 WHG416 18 GHz TV Intercity Relay

Study Date: 3/28/2024; Study Duration: 0.0516 Seconds.
Database Sources: 1/10/2024 FCC CDBS,
03/27/2024 FCC LMS,
3/26/2024 FCC ASR,
3/26/2024 FCC ULS Microwave, and
3/26/2024 FCC ULS Broadcast Land Mobile.



© 2024 Cavell Mertz & Associates, Inc.
Manassas, Virginia


If you have questions or concerns about the station above please contact the station Licensee.
Comments and questions about FCCInfo can be emailed to: webmaster@fccinfo.com