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
2915
Application reference number
19780717IA
Service
TV
Application type
AL
File prefix
BALCT
Call sign
WPHL-TV
Facility ID
73879
Community
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Channel
17
Frequency
488.000000 MHz
Status
GRANT
Status date
1978-11-16
Accepted
1978-07-17
Applicant
Name
TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY
Address
5001 WYNNEFIELD AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19131, US
Broadcast facility
Facility ID
73879
Call sign
WPHL-TV
Service
DT
Status
LICEN
Status date
2009-06-16
License expiration
2023-08-01
Channel
17
Frequency
488.000000 MHz
Community
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Current LMS continuation
The FCC transfer table maps this historical application to BALCT-19780717IA.