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
26783
Application reference number
19810123EK
Service
AM
Application type
TC
File prefix
BTC
Call sign
WGN
Facility ID
72114
Community
CHICAGO, IL
Frequency
720.000000 MHz
Status
GRANT
Status date
1981-02-27
Accepted
1981-02-17
Applicant
Name
WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.
Address
WGN(AM), 435 N. MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL, 60611, US
Broadcast facility
Facility ID
72114
Call sign
WGN
Service
AM
Status
LICEN
License expiration
2028-12-01
Frequency
720.000000 MHz
Community
CHICAGO, IL
Current LMS continuation
The FCC transfer table maps this historical application to BTC-19810123EK.