Full-power TV
WDEF-TV Channel 8
Chattanooga, TN · Wdef-tv, Inc.
| Status | LicensedSince 2024-07-25 |
|---|---|
| Service | Full-power TV |
| Community of license | Chattanooga, TN |
| Licensee | Wdef-tv, Inc.As named on the filing below |
| Facility ID | 54385 FCC record |
| Call sign since | 1979-04-25 |
Licensed facilities
| Frequency | RF channel 8 |
|---|---|
| ERP | 35.900 kW |
| HAAT | 384.0 m |
| Radiation center | 766.5 m AMSL, 185.0 m above ground |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | 35° 08′ 06.00″ N 85° 19′ 25.00″ W35.135000, -85.323611 |
| Antenna | ERI ATW10V3-HTO-8HNondirectional |
| File number | 0000249536 LMSFiled 2024-07-23 |
| License expires | 2029-08-01 |
Recent FCC actions
| Date | Action | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | Accepted for Filing | 0000302021 (Notification of Consummation) |
| 2026-08-14 | Pending | 0000302021 (Notification of Consummation) |
| 2026-07-29 | Granted | 0000299415 (Transfer of Control) |
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