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Full-power TV

WLS-TV Channel 22

Chicago, IL · Wls Television, Inc.

StatusLicensedSince 2023-12-14
ServiceFull-power TV
Community of licenseChicago, IL
LicenseeWls Television, Inc.As named on the filing below
Facility ID73226 FCC record
Call sign since2011-09-28

Licensed facilities

FrequencyRF channel 22
ERP1,000.000 kW
HAAT518.0 m
Radiation center698.9 m AMSL, 517.5 m above ground
Coordinates (NAD83)41° 52′ 44.00″ N 87° 38′ 08.00″ W41.878889, -87.635556
AntennaDIE TFU-15ETT/VP-R S140Nondirectional
File number0000232100 LMSFiled 2023-12-08
License expires2029-12-01

Recent FCC actions

DateActionApplication
2026-09-02Granted0000302419 (Special Temporary Authority)
2026-08-21Pending0000302419 (Special Temporary Authority)

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From the FCC's LMS public database as of 2026-10-16, updated every morning. Not a product of the FCC.