WAIQ
Full power TV station · Montgomery, Alabama
WAIQ is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Montgomery, Alabama. Its signal is estimated to reach about 39 cities and towns within 54 miles.
About WAIQ
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 600 kW effective radiated power, WAIQ runs more power than 65% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 177 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 7% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 42 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 54 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 39 cities and towns in our guide with about 466,000 residents, as far as Auburn, AL (50 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Montgomery, AL |
| Tower location | 32.38194, -86.29250 |
| Effective radiated power | 600 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 177 m (580 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 706 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WAIQ
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery, AL | 1.1 mi | 23° NNE | Strong |
| Millbrook, AL | 7.9 mi | 149° SSE | Strong |
| Coosada, AL | 8.3 mi | 164° SSE | Strong |
| Blue Ridge, AL | 9.7 mi | 218° SW | Strong |
| Elmore, AL | 11 mi | 173° S | Strong |
| Prattville, AL | 11 mi | 120° ESE | Strong |
| Wetumpka, AL | 12 mi | 203° SSW | Strong |
| Emerald Mountain, AL | 12 mi | 249° WSW | Strong |
| Pike Road, AL | 13 mi | 301° WNW | Strong |
| Deatsville, AL | 17 mi | 159° SSE | Strong |
| Pine Level, AL | 17 mi | 144° SE | Strong |
| Holtville, AL | 18 mi | 174° S | Strong |
| Hayneville, AL | 22 mi | 51° NE | Good |
| Eclectic, AL | 23 mi | 221° SW | Good |
| Marbury, AL | 24 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Tallassee, AL | 26 mi | 246° WSW | Good |
| Taylor, AL | 28 mi | 353° N | Good |
| Fort Deposit, AL | 32 mi | 31° NNE | Good |
| Tuskegee, AL | 35 mi | 265° W | Good |
| Rockford, AL | 35 mi | 187° S | Good |
| Clanton, AL | 37 mi | 148° SSE | Good |
| Union Springs, AL | 38 mi | 296° WNW | Good |
| Inverness, AL | 41 mi | 309° NW | Good |
| Valley Grande, AL | 41 mi | 102° ESE | Good |
| Selmont-West Selmont, AL | 42 mi | 89° E | Good |
| Selma, AL | 43 mi | 92° E | Good |
| Greenville, AL | 43 mi | 26° NNE | Good |
| Alexander City, AL | 44 mi | 207° SSW | Good |
| Dadeville, AL | 44 mi | 225° SW | Good |
| Troy, AL | 44 mi | 335° NNW | Good |
| Thorsby, AL | 44 mi | 146° SE | Good |
| Luverne, AL | 46 mi | 358° N | Fair |
| Jemison, AL | 48 mi | 146° SSE | Fair |
| Stewartville, AL | 48 mi | 183° S | Fair |
| Goodwater, AL | 49 mi | 196° SSW | Fair |
| Auburn, AL | 50 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
| Shelby, AL | 53 mi | 161° SSE | Fair |
| Fayetteville, AL | 53 mi | 173° S | Fair |
| Brundidge, AL | 54 mi | 329° NNW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WMCF-TVTrinity · 45
- WSFANBC · 12
- WCOV-TVFox · 20
- WBMMCW · 22
- WAKACBS · 8
- WNCFABC · 32
- WBXM-CDTelemundo · 15
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WAIQ transmitter tower?
WAIQ broadcasts from a tower at 32.3819, -86.2925, near Montgomery, AL. It is licensed to Montgomery, Alabama.
How far does WAIQ broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 54 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 62 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WAIQ with an antenna?
About 466,000 people live in the 39 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WAIQ?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WAIQ tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.