Universal Licensing System
WQSM247
Belt Radio Communications dba The Belt Railway of Chicago
License details
| ULS identifier | 3526091 |
|---|---|
| Call sign | WQSM247 |
| Radio service | IG |
| Status | E |
| Grant date | 2013-10-29 |
| Expiration | 2023-10-29 |
| Cancellation | 2023-12-30 |
| Frequency range | 457.775 - 457.875 MHz (3 frequencies) |
| Locations | 3 |
| Representative location | Chicago, COOK, IL |
| Coordinates | 41.7680833, -87.7440278 |
| Source archive | l_LMpriv.zip |
| Dataset refreshed | 2026-08-02 01:17:36 |
Licensee
| Name | Belt Radio Communications dba The Belt Railway of Chicago |
|---|---|
| Applicant type | C |
| FRN | 0003932977 |
| Location | Bedford Park, IL |
| Address | 6900 South Central Street, Bedford Park, IL, 60638 |
| Phone | 7084964112 |
| [email protected] |
Frequency assignments
| Location | Antenna | Station class | Assigned MHz | Upper MHz | Carrier MHz | Output W | ERP W | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | FX1 | 457.77500000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 2 | 1 | FX1 | 457.77500000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 3 | 1 | FX1 | 457.77500000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 4 | 1 | FX1 | 457.77500000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 5 | 1 | FX1 | 457.77500000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 6 | 1 | FX1 | 457.77500000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 1 | 1 | FX1 | 457.82500000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 2 | 1 | FX1 | 457.82500000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 3 | 1 | FX1 | 457.82500000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 4 | 1 | FX1 | 457.82500000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 6 | 1 | FX1 | 457.82500000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 | |||
| 5 | 1 | FX1 | 457.87500000 | 5.000000 | 5.000000 |
Emission designators
| Location | Antenna | Frequency MHz | Upper MHz | Emission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 457.77500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 2 | 1 | 457.77500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 3 | 1 | 457.77500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 4 | 1 | 457.77500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 5 | 1 | 457.77500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 6 | 1 | 457.77500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 1 | 1 | 457.82500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 2 | 1 | 457.82500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 3 | 1 | 457.82500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 4 | 1 | 457.82500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 6 | 1 | 457.82500000 | 11K2F3E | |
| 5 | 1 | 457.87500000 | 11K2F3E |
Licensed locations
| Location | Type | Address | Coordinates | Ground elevation | Structure | Height | NEPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KENTON LINE SUB MP 14.4, Chicago, COOK, IL | 41.75800000, -87.65941667 | 185.600 m | LTOWER | 18.300 m structure / 18.300 m overall | ||
| 2 | KENTON LINE SUB MP 15.86, Chicago, COOK, IL | 41.75036111, -87.63902778 | 192.300 m | LTOWER | 18.300 m structure / 18.300 m overall | ||
| 3 | KENTON LINE SUB MP 19.3, Chicago, COOK, IL | 41.72338889, -87.58977778 | 183.500 m | LTOWER | 18.300 m structure / 18.300 m overall | ||
| 4 | KENTON LINE SUB MP 21.3, CHICAGO, COOK, IL | 41.72397222, -87.55308333 | 181.400 m | LTOWER | 18.300 m structure / 18.300 m overall | ||
| 5 | 68th & Lavergne Ave, Chicago, COOK, IL | 41.76808333, -87.74402778 | 191.700 m | LTOWER | 31.400 m structure / 31.400 m overall | ||
| 6 | 68th & Lavergne Ave, Chicago, COOK, IL | 41.76808333, -87.74402778 | 191.700 m | LTOWER | 31.400 m structure / 31.400 m overall |
Antennas
| Location | Antenna | Type | Make / model | Height | Polarization | Gain dB | Azimuth | Radiation center | Maximum EIRP W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | T | 18.300 m | 0.0000 | 360.0000 | 22.900 | |||
| 1 | 2 | T | 18.300 m | 0.0000 | 360.0000 | 29.400 | |||
| 1 | 3 | T | 18.300 m | 0.0000 | 360.0000 | 21.200 | |||
| 1 | 4 | T | 18.300 m | 0.0000 | 360.0000 | 19.200 | |||
| 1 | 5 | T | 18.300 m | 0.0000 | 360.0000 | 25.500 | |||
| 1 | 6 | T | 18.300 m | 0.0000 | 360.0000 | 28.000 |
Control points
| Number | Address | County | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6900 S Central St, Bedford Park, IL | COOK | 7084984112 |
License history
| Date | File or call sign | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-30 | WQSM247 | LIEXP |
| 2023-08-07 | WQSM247 | LETRES |
| 2014-07-29 | WQSM247 | LETCNS |
| 2013-10-29 | WQSM247 | LIISS |
Sources and provenance
| Source | Source record | Retrieved | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| ULS | 3526091 | 2026-08-02 01:17:36 | Official Bulk Record |
Selected field provenance
| Field | Displayed value | Source | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call Sign | WQSM247 | ULS 3526091 | 2026-08-02 01:17:36 |
| Status | E | ULS 3526091 | 2026-08-02 01:17:36 |
| Service | IG | ULS 3526091 | 2026-08-02 01:17:36 |
| Grant Date | 2013-10-29 | ULS 3526091 | 2026-08-02 01:17:36 |
| Expiration Date | 2023-10-29 | ULS 3526091 | 2026-08-02 01:17:36 |
| Cancellation Date | 2023-12-30 | ULS 3526091 | 2026-08-02 01:17:36 |