Wireless mic frequencies in Chicago
Band advisory based on public FCC DTV station data around the Chicago market. Scores reflect predicted RF congestion at UHF mic frequencies from nearby broadcast towers. Always confirm with a spectrum scan on location.
Tower farms in the Chicago market
Willis Tower
41.8788°, -87.6359°
Primary broadcast stack on Willis Tower roof; HAAT ~460 m
John Hancock Center (875 N Michigan)
41.8989°, -87.6231°
Secondary broadcast antennas on Hancock tower
Recommended blocks for Chicago
Based on predicted RF congestion from nearby DTV stations. Sorted safest first. Always scan with your receivers on location to confirm.
No clearly recommended blocks — market is heavily congested. Careful coordination required.
Caution blocks (1)
| Lectrosonics | A1 | 470.1–495.6 MHz | ch.14, ch.15, ch.16, ch.17 | Caution |
Primary interference contributors near Chicago
These stations produce the strongest predicted signal levels at the market center coordinate. Avoid mic frequencies overlapping their RF channels.
| Callsign | Network | RF ch. | Freq (MHz) | Distance | ERP | Est. dBm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCIU-TV | Indep | 26 | 542–548 | 0.3 mi | 1000 kW | ~-28 dBm |
| WMAQ-TV | NBC | 29 | 560–566 | 0.3 mi | 1000 kW | ~-28 dBm |
| WFLD | FOX | 31 | 572–578 | 0.3 mi | 1000 kW | ~-29 dBm |
| WGBO-DT | Univision | 33 | 584–590 | 0.3 mi | 1000 kW | ~-29 dBm |
| WTTW | PBS | 25 | 536–542 | 0.3 mi | 700 kW | ~-29 dBm |
| WYCC | PBS | 20 | 506–512 | 0.3 mi | 300 kW | ~-32 dBm |
| WGN-TV | CW | 19 | 500–506 | 1.5 mi | 700 kW | ~-43 dBm |
| WSNS-TV | Telemundo | 36 | 602–608 | 1.5 mi | 1000 kW | ~-45 dBm |
Sample shooting locations
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