This is a historical CDBS record. CDBS stopped receiving current broadcast application updates in October 2023; newer broadcast activity is maintained in LMS.
Application details
CDBS application ID
12526
Application reference number
19790801LG
Service
TV
Application type
R
File prefix
BRCT
Call sign
WGN-TV
Facility ID
72115
Community
CHICAGO, IL
Channel
9
Frequency
186.000000 MHz
Status
GRANT
Status date
1979-11-30
Accepted
1979-09-04
Applicant
Name
WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING COMPANY
Address
2501 WEST BRADLEY PLACE, CHICAGO, IL, 60618, US
Broadcast facility
Facility ID
72115
Call sign
WGN-TV
Service
DT
Status
LICEN
Status date
2009-06-16
License expiration
2021-12-01
Channel
19
Frequency
500.000000 MHz
Community
CHICAGO, IL
Current LMS continuation
The FCC transfer table maps this historical application to BRCT-19790801LG.