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Full-power TV

WMAQ-TV Channel 33

Chicago, IL · Nbc Telemundo License LLC

StatusLicensedSince 2026-08-27
ServiceFull-power TV
Community of licenseChicago, IL
LicenseeNbc Telemundo License LLCAs named on the filing below
Facility ID47905 FCC record
Call sign since1979-08-31

Licensed facilities

FrequencyRF channel 33
ERP398.000 kW
HAAT509.0 m
Radiation center688.4 m AMSL, 507.0 m above ground
Coordinates (NAD83)41° 52′ 44.10″ N 87° 38′ 10.20″ W41.878917, -87.636167
AntennaDIE TFU-12GBH/VP-R O6 (SP)Nondirectional
File number0000302467 LMSFiled 2026-08-24
License expires2029-12-01

Recent FCC actions

DateActionApplication
2026-09-02Granted0000302461 (Special Temporary Authority)
2026-08-27Granted0000302467 (License To Cover)
2026-08-24Pending0000302467 (License To Cover)
2026-08-24Pending0000302461 (Special Temporary Authority)

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From the FCC's LMS public database as of 2026-10-17, updated every morning. Not a product of the FCC.