The Legal ID for WBBM AM HAS to include the AM because there is a WBBM-FM 96.3 in Chicago. The legal ID is the call letters and City with nothing in between. The AM HD has to be in, because they broadcast in AM HD as well. So the "WBBM AM and WBBM AM HD Chicago is correct. Plus CBS Radio is a BIG broadcasting company. They know the legality of the TOH ID's...trust me, they are doing it right. Dont worry.
they very well could have. i work in radio as well, and we both know stations will ask for silly changes like the two extra letters. Or who knows, maybe their lawyer told them to say it that way.
Legal for WBBM should be "WBBM and WBBM HD Chicago" not "WBBM AM and WBBM AM HD Chicago" The letters AM are not needed and shouldn't be in a station legal. The call letters were assigned to AM stations first thus the FM needs to me mentioned on an FM station legal.
@trekker2266 but, not probable as what is listed on the license hanging behind me when I was at WDEV said WDEV Waterbury another one hanging behind me said WDEV-FM Warren. The AM suffix is never on a legal-ID I work on public files and legal paperwork for 5 radio stations. For the legal ID to actually be WBBM AM Chicago.. The would have to have asked the FCC to please make them say two extra letters.
does anyone have an HD radio ive never seen one in the stores
bluewolverine40 4 months ago
WOw, i totally forgot I uploaded this! i think my favorite is KDKA! Thanks for listening!
geoffp123 5 months ago
The Legal ID for WBBM AM HAS to include the AM because there is a WBBM-FM 96.3 in Chicago. The legal ID is the call letters and City with nothing in between. The AM HD has to be in, because they broadcast in AM HD as well. So the "WBBM AM and WBBM AM HD Chicago is correct. Plus CBS Radio is a BIG broadcasting company. They know the legality of the TOH ID's...trust me, they are doing it right. Dont worry.
cr12221969 6 months ago
they very well could have. i work in radio as well, and we both know stations will ask for silly changes like the two extra letters. Or who knows, maybe their lawyer told them to say it that way.
trekker2266 7 months ago
Legal for WBBM should be "WBBM and WBBM HD Chicago" not "WBBM AM and WBBM AM HD Chicago" The letters AM are not needed and shouldn't be in a station legal. The call letters were assigned to AM stations first thus the FM needs to me mentioned on an FM station legal.
moosewelch 7 months ago
@moosewelch The legal ID is whatever is listed on the FCC license...thus it is possible that the legal ID is "WBBM AM and WBBM AM HD Chicago"
trekker2266 7 months ago
@trekker2266 but, not probable as what is listed on the license hanging behind me when I was at WDEV said WDEV Waterbury another one hanging behind me said WDEV-FM Warren. The AM suffix is never on a legal-ID I work on public files and legal paperwork for 5 radio stations. For the legal ID to actually be WBBM AM Chicago.. The would have to have asked the FCC to please make them say two extra letters.
moosewelch 7 months ago
The WBBM one is awesome!
thevisualboy37 1 year ago
All these news stations were once Top 40!
xyz228 1 year ago