WAWD
Full power TV station · Fort Walton Beach, Florida
WAWD is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Its signal is estimated to reach about 38 cities and towns within 34 miles.
About WAWD
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 42 kW effective radiated power, WAWD runs more power than 24% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 61 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 1% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 28 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 34 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 38 cities and towns in our guide with about 544,000 residents, as far as Cantonment, FL (30 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Fort Walton Beach, FL |
| Tower location | 30.45411, -86.86647 |
| Effective radiated power | 42 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 61 m (200 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 54938 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WAWD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holley, FL | 2.5 mi | 78° ENE | Strong |
| Navarre, FL | 3.6 mi | 357° N | Strong |
| Woodlawn Beach, FL | 8.7 mi | 58° ENE | Good |
| Midway, FL | 8.9 mi | 68° ENE | Good |
| Mary Esther, FL | 12 mi | 284° WNW | Good |
| Tiger Point, FL | 12 mi | 65° ENE | Good |
| Wright, FL | 14 mi | 270° W | Good |
| Bagdad, FL | 14 mi | 135° SE | Good |
| East Milton, FL | 14 mi | 140° SE | Good |
| Oriole Beach, FL | 15 mi | 67° ENE | Good |
| Fort Walton Beach, FL | 15 mi | 279° W | Good |
| Ocean City, FL | 15 mi | 273° W | Good |
| Milton, FL | 16 mi | 140° SE | Good |
| Lake Lorraine, FL | 18 mi | 273° W | Good |
| East Pensacola Heights, FL | 19 mi | 85° E | Good |
| Eglin Air Force Base, FL | 19 mi | 269° W | Good |
| Gulf Breeze, FL | 19 mi | 69° ENE | Good |
| Eglin Village, FL | 19 mi | 268° W | Good |
| Point Baker, FL | 20 mi | 146° SE | Good |
| Pace, FL | 20 mi | 120° ESE | Good |
| Ferry Pass, FL | 21 mi | 101° E | Good |
| Pensacola, FL | 21 mi | 84° E | Good |
| Goulding, FL | 21 mi | 88° E | Good |
| Valparaiso, FL | 22 mi | 260° W | Fair |
| Brent, FL | 22 mi | 93° E | Fair |
| Destin, FL | 22 mi | 281° W | Fair |
| Niceville, FL | 23 mi | 259° W | Fair |
| Wallace, FL | 24 mi | 130° SE | Fair |
| Ensley, FL | 25 mi | 100° E | Fair |
| West Pensacola, FL | 25 mi | 85° E | Fair |
| Warrington, FL | 25 mi | 79° ENE | Fair |
| Myrtle Grove, FL | 26 mi | 85° E | Fair |
| Bellview, FL | 27 mi | 91° E | Fair |
| Gonzalez, FL | 27 mi | 109° ESE | Fair |
| Crestview, FL | 28 mi | 220° SW | Fair |
| Cantonment, FL | 30 mi | 111° ESE | Fair |
| Miramar Beach, FL | 31 mi | 280° W | Fair |
| Molino, FL | 33 mi | 125° SE | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WAWD transmitter tower?
WAWD broadcasts from a tower at 30.4541, -86.8665, near Holley, FL. It is licensed to Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
How far does WAWD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 34 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 42 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WAWD with an antenna?
About 544,000 people live in the 38 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WAWD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WAWD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.