WAPW-CD
Class A TV station · Abingdon, Etc., Virginia
WAPW-CD is a class a over-the-air TV station, licensed to Abingdon, Etc., Virginia. Its signal is estimated to reach about 27 cities and towns within 36 miles.
About WAPW-CD
Class A stations are low-power stations that gained protected status under the Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1999. They cover a smaller area than a full-power station, but other stations may not interfere with them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 36 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 27 cities and towns in our guide with about 79,700 residents.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Class A (DCA) |
| City of license | Abingdon, Etc., VA |
| Tower location | 36.90133, -81.54292 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 77676 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WAPW-CD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion, VA | 4.8 mi | 341° NNW | Good |
| Atkins, VA | 7.0 mi | 290° WNW | Good |
| Adwolf, VA | 8.0 mi | 16° NNE | Good |
| Chilhowie, VA | 10 mi | 47° NE | Good |
| Saltville, VA | 12 mi | 83° E | Good |
| Glade Spring, VA | 15 mi | 59° ENE | Fair |
| Rural Retreat, VA | 15 mi | 272° W | Fair |
| Tazewell, VA | 15 mi | 185° S | Fair |
| Claypool Hill, VA | 16 mi | 134° SE | Fair |
| Cedar Bluff, VA | 18 mi | 137° SE | Fair |
| Emory, VA | 18 mi | 61° ENE | Fair |
| Richlands, VA | 19 mi | 134° SE | Fair |
| Raven, VA | 21 mi | 127° SE | Fair |
| Springville, VA | 22 mi | 201° SSW | Fair |
| Honaker, VA | 25 mi | 108° ESE | Fair |
| Wytheville, VA | 26 mi | 263° W | Fair |
| Bland, VA | 27 mi | 240° WSW | Fair |
| Abingdon, VA | 27 mi | 61° ENE | Fair |
| Bluefield, VA | 29 mi | 212° SSW | Fair |
| Independence, VA | 29 mi | 312° NW | Fair |
| Lebanon, VA | 30 mi | 90° E | Fair |
| Brush Fork, WV | 31 mi | 211° SSW | Fair |
| Bluefield, WV | 31 mi | 215° SW | Fair |
| Bluewell, WV | 32 mi | 209° SSW | Fair |
| Mountain City, TN | 33 mi | 26° NNE | Fair |
| Jefferson, NC | 33 mi | 353° N | Fair |
| West Jefferson, NC | 34 mi | 355° N | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WAPW-CD transmitter tower?
WAPW-CD broadcasts from a tower at 36.9013, -81.5429, near Marion, VA. It is licensed to Abingdon, Etc., Virginia.
How far does WAPW-CD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 36 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 44 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WAPW-CD with an antenna?
About 79,700 people live in the 27 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WAPW-CD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WAPW-CD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.