WADL
Full power TV station · Mount Clemens, Michigan
WADL is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Mount Clemens, Michigan. Its signal is estimated to reach about 136 cities and towns within 55 miles.
About WADL
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 605 kW effective radiated power, WADL runs more power than 65% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 187 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 8% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 43 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 55 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 136 cities and towns in our guide with about 3,670,000 residents, as far as Flint, MI (51 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Mount Clemens, MI |
| Tower location | 42.55417, -82.88750 |
| Effective radiated power | 605 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 187 m (614 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 455 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WADL
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Township, MI | 2.8 mi | 144° SE | Strong |
| Saint Clair Shores, MI | 4.0 mi | 1° N | Strong |
| Roseville, MI | 4.7 mi | 33° NNE | Strong |
| Eastpointe, MI | 6.9 mi | 30° NNE | Strong |
| Sterling Heights, MI | 7.5 mi | 104° ESE | Strong |
| Warren, MI | 7.8 mi | 55° NE | Strong |
| Shelby, MI | 11 mi | 137° SE | Strong |
| Madison Heights, MI | 12 mi | 67° ENE | Strong |
| Troy, MI | 14 mi | 105° ESE | Strong |
| Royal Oak, MI | 14 mi | 71° ENE | Strong |
| Hamtramck, MI | 14 mi | 36° NE | Strong |
| Rochester Hills, MI | 15 mi | 118° ESE | Strong |
| Oak Park, MI | 16 mi | 66° ENE | Strong |
| Birmingham, MI | 16 mi | 88° E | Strong |
| Detroit, MI | 17 mi | 28° NNE | Strong |
| Southfield, MI | 18 mi | 72° ENE | Strong |
| Auburn Hills, MI | 20 mi | 117° ESE | Strong |
| Pontiac, MI | 21 mi | 106° ESE | Good |
| Dearborn, MI | 22 mi | 42° NE | Good |
| Redford, MI | 24 mi | 60° ENE | Good |
| Dearborn Heights, MI | 25 mi | 53° NE | Good |
| West Bloomfield Township, MI | 25 mi | 92° E | Good |
| Farmington Hills, MI | 25 mi | 79° E | Good |
| Lincoln Park, MI | 26 mi | 35° NE | Good |
| Allen Park, MI | 26 mi | 39° NE | Good |
| Livonia, MI | 27 mi | 61° ENE | Good |
| Wyandotte, MI | 27 mi | 30° NNE | Good |
| Garden City, MI | 28 mi | 55° NE | Good |
| Inkster, MI | 28 mi | 50° NE | Good |
| Southgate, MI | 28 mi | 34° NNE | Good |
| Waterford, MI | 28 mi | 110° ESE | Good |
| Taylor, MI | 29 mi | 42° NE | Good |
| Novi, MI | 30 mi | 80° E | Good |
| Westland, MI | 31 mi | 59° ENE | Good |
| Romulus, MI | 35 mi | 48° NE | Good |
| Canton, MI | 35 mi | 61° ENE | Good |
| Port Huron, MI | 37 mi | 219° SW | Good |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 48 mi | 66° ENE | Fair |
| Burton, MI | 48 mi | 130° SE | Fair |
| Flint, MI | 51 mi | 128° SE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WADL transmitter tower?
WADL broadcasts from a tower at 42.5542, -82.8875, near Clinton Township, MI. It is licensed to Mount Clemens, Michigan.
How far does WADL broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 55 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 63 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WADL with an antenna?
About 3,670,000 people live in the 136 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WADL?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WADL tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.