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Tall tower in Bloomingdale off of Army Trail Rd on 84th ct?

Posted by AirCheckDude User icon on August 3, 2025, 6:59 pm

Anyone know what is on there? It is huge and has guy wires strapping it down. I don't live there and was passing by can't tell if it is commercial or broadcast.

Re: Tall tower in Bloomingdale off of Army Trail Rd on 84th ct?

Posted by CADXer User icon on August 4, 2025, 7:46 am, in reply to "Tall tower in Bloomingdale off of Army Trail Rd on 84th ct?"

The tower is owned by Melgad Properties. The only broadcast station licensed to use the tower is WWAD, Carol Stream on 88.5 MHz.

Re: Tall tower in Bloomingdale off of Army Trail Rd on 84th ct?

Posted by WYTZZ95FM User icon on August 4, 2025, 8:02 am, in reply to "Re: Tall tower in Bloomingdale off of Army Trail Rd on 84th ct?"

I had no idea that station even exists. Pretty directional too, have to check out if it is true, to what coverage it shows on paper.

I will have to take a ride look at the tower too. Google maps shows a cell tower, literally next to it. Surprised WWAD did not end up on there. Would think it is cheaper than being on that tower.

Z

Re: Tall tower in Bloomingdale off of Army Trail Rd on 84th ct?

Posted by Johnny Vegas User icon on August 5, 2025, 9:17 am, in reply to "Re: Tall tower in Bloomingdale off of Army Trail Rd on 84th ct?"

There's also a 2-meter ham repeater at that site.

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