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WGBH-TV Channel 5

Boston, MA · Wgbh Educational Foundation

StatusLicensedSince 2025-03-05
ServiceFull-power TV
Community of licenseBoston, MA
LicenseeWgbh Educational FoundationAs named on the filing below
Facility ID72099 FCC record
Call sign since1981-01-29

Licensed facilities

FrequencyRF channel 5
ERP34.000 kW
HAAT362.7 m
Radiation center406.3 m AMSL, 360.3 m above ground
Coordinates (NAD83)42° 18′ 10.70″ N 71° 13′ 04.90″ W42.302972, -71.218028
AntennaDIE TDM-3A5Nondirectional
File number0000204353 LMSFiled 2022-12-12

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