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WCVB-TV
Call Sign History
Channel 33DT
Post-repack Channel 33
Virtual Channel 5

Boston, MA
License
CP
Application
Allocation
STA





WCVB-TV Service: DT - Digital TV (ATSC3 Station)
Channel: 33 Zone: 1
Boston, Massachusetts
Nielsen DMA™:  Boston (Manchester)
Network: ABC, MeTV
Virtual Channel: 5
DTV TSID: 1361
Facility ID: 65684

Repacking Information:
  Pre-Repack Channel: 20
  Post-Repack Channel: 33
  Post-Repack ERP: 831 kW
  Phase: 4 Completion Deadline: 8/2/2019
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Status: License
Application Accepted: 12/09/2022
License Expires: 04/01/2023
File Number: -0000204618

FCC Website Links:
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  Service Contour - Open Street Map or USGS Map (41 dBu)
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Site Location: 42-18-37.0 N 71-14-12.0 W (NAD 83)
Site Location: 42-18-36.6 N 71-14-13.8 W (Converted to NAD 27)

ERP: 922 kW
Polarization: Elliptically polarized
HAAT: 388.3 m (1274 ft.)
Electrical Beam Tilt: 0.75 degrees
R/C AGL: 385.3 m (1264 ft.)
R/C AMSL: 431.9 m (1417 ft.)

Site Elevation: 46.6 m. (153 ft.)
Height Overall*: 395.1 m (1296 ft.)
(* As Filed In This Application, may differ from ASR Data, Below.)
Omni-Directional Antenna - Antenna Make/Model: R.F. Systems PEP70E-O5-2-T
Antenna ID: 1005310
Polarization: Elliptically polarized

Structure Information

Structure Registration Number 1003433

Structure Type: GTOWER
Registered To:
American Towers LLC
Structure Address:
350 Cedar Street (282685)
Needham Heights, MA
County Name: Norfolk County
ASR Issued: 04/07/2023
Date Built: 01/01/1957
Site Elevation: 46.6 m (153 ft.)
Structure Height: 363.4 m (1192 ft.)
Height Overall: 395.1 m (1296 ft.)
Overall Height AMSL: 441.7 m (1449 ft.)
FAA Determination: 02/08/2023
FAA Study #: 2022-ANE-1323-OE
FAA Circular #: 70/7460-1L
Paint & Light FAA Chapters: 3, 4, 5, 12
OM&L to remain the same as prior study = PAINT/RED LIGHTS
42-18-37.2 N 71-14-11.7 W (NAD 83)
42-18-36.8 N 71-14-13.5 W
(Converted to NAD 27)
WCVB-TV Licensee Information

Hearst Stations Inc.
P.o. Box 1800
Raleigh, NC 27602
Phone: 919-839-0300
Corporation
0000204618 Applicant Information

Jordan M. Wertlieb
Title: President
Date: 12/09/2022
Application Certifier

Hearst Stations Inc.
P.o. Box 1800
Raleigh, NC 27602
Applicant
Coe W. Ramsey
Brooks, Pierce Et Al.
150 Fayetteville Street
Suite 1700
Raleigh, NC 27601

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Study Date: 4/19/2024; Study Duration: 0.1021 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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