FCC Licensed Broadcast Station
WBBM-TV (Channel 2) · CBS
Full Power TV station licensed to Chicago, Illinois. Broadcasts on RF channel 12, displayed on your TV as channel 2.
| Call sign | WBBM-TV |
|---|---|
| Virtual channel (what your TV shows) | 2 (source: FCC TV Query) |
| RF channel | 12 (High VHF) |
| Network | CBS |
| Station type | Full Power |
| City of license | Chicago, Illinois |
| Licensee | Cbs Broadcasting Inc. |
| Nielsen market (FCC CDBS) | Chicago |
| NEXTGEN TV (ATSC 3.0) | Yes, per FCC record |
| FCC facility ID | 9617 |
Licensed Transmitter Specifications
| Record | RF Ch. | Power (ERP) | Height (HAAT) | Tower Lat, Lon | Max FCC Contour Reach | FCC File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Power (DTV) | RF 12 High VHF | 29.5 kW | 500.4 m | 41.8789, -87.6356 | 72 mi | 0000263393 |
Cities Inside WBBM-TV Coverage Area
Chicago, IL→Aurora, IL→Naperville, IL→Joliet, IL→Elgin, IL→Kenosha, WI→Waukegan, IL→Cicero, IL→Schaumburg, IL→Hammond, IN→Evanston, IL→Arlington Heights, IL→Bolingbrook, IL→Gary, IN→Palatine, IL→Skokie, IL→Des Plaines, IL→Orland Park, IL→Oak Lawn, IL→Mount Prospect, IL→Berwyn, IL→Tinley Park, IL→Wheaton, IL→Oak Park, IL→
Official FCC Records: FCC LMS Facility Record · FCC TV Query