KWDK
Full power TV station · Tacoma, Washington
KWDK is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Tacoma, Washington. Its signal is estimated to reach about 237 cities and towns within 79 miles.
About KWDK
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 123 kW effective radiated power, KWDK runs more power than 40% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 695 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 92% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 75 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 79 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 237 cities and towns in our guide with about 4,270,000 residents, as far as Wenatchee, WA (78 miles).
KWDK shares its transmitter site with KWPX-TV (ION) and KUSE-LD. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Tacoma, WA |
| Tower location | 47.50453, -121.96944 |
| Effective radiated power | 123 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 695 m (2,280 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 35419 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KWDK
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah, WA | 3.4 mi | 121° ESE | Strong |
| City of Sammamish, WA | 7.6 mi | 155° SSE | Strong |
| West Lake Sammamish, WA | 8.0 mi | 129° SE | Strong |
| Maple Valley, WA | 8.5 mi | 25° NNE | Strong |
| Sammamish, WA | 11 mi | 151° SSE | Good |
| East Hill-Meridian, WA | 12 mi | 56° NE | Good |
| Renton, WA | 12 mi | 83° E | Good |
| Mercer Island, WA | 13 mi | 111° ESE | Good |
| Bellevue, WA | 13 mi | 124° SE | Good |
| Redmond, WA | 14 mi | 149° SSE | Good |
| Kent, WA | 15 mi | 55° NE | Good |
| SeaTac, WA | 16 mi | 75° ENE | Good |
| Kirkland, WA | 17 mi | 138° SE | Good |
| Burien, WA | 18 mi | 82° E | Good |
| Des Moines, WA | 18 mi | 67° ENE | Good |
| Auburn, WA | 18 mi | 42° NE | Good |
| Seattle, WA | 18 mi | 112° ESE | Good |
| Federal Way, WA | 20 mi | 52° NE | Good |
| Bothell, WA | 21 mi | 148° SSE | Good |
| North Creek, WA | 24 mi | 156° SSE | Good |
| Shoreline, WA | 25 mi | 135° SE | Good |
| Puyallup, WA | 27 mi | 34° NE | Good |
| Bainbridge Island, WA | 27 mi | 108° ESE | Good |
| Lynnwood, WA | 27 mi | 144° SE | Good |
| Tacoma, WA | 28 mi | 52° NE | Good |
| Edmonds, WA | 28 mi | 138° SE | Good |
| South Hill, WA | 29 mi | 29° NNE | Good |
| Bremerton, WA | 31 mi | 98° E | Good |
| Parkland, WA | 32 mi | 42° NE | Good |
| University Place, WA | 33 mi | 55° NE | Good |
| Lakewood, WA | 34 mi | 48° NE | Good |
| Everett, WA | 35 mi | 162° SSE | Good |
| Graham, WA | 35 mi | 26° NNE | Good |
| Spanaway, WA | 35 mi | 38° NE | Good |
| Lake Stevens, WA | 36 mi | 173° S | Good |
| Marysville, WA | 39 mi | 166° SSE | Fair |
| Lacey, WA | 52 mi | 51° NE | Fair |
| Olympia, WA | 54 mi | 53° NE | Fair |
| Mount Vernon, WA | 66 mi | 165° SSE | Fair |
| Wenatchee, WA | 78 mi | 275° W | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KWPX-TVION · 33
- KFFVMeTV · 44.1
- KING-TVNBC · 5
- KUNS-TVCW · 51
- KOMO-TVABC · 4
- KIRO-TVCBS · 7
- KTBW-TVTrinity · 20
- KCPQFox · 13
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KWDK transmitter tower?
KWDK broadcasts from a tower at 47.5045, -121.9694, near Mirrormont, WA. It is licensed to Tacoma, Washington.
How far does KWDK broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 79 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 88 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KWDK with an antenna?
About 4,270,000 people live in the 237 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KWDK?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KWDK tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.