WCAY-CD
Class A TV station · Key West, Florida
WCAY-CD is a class a over-the-air TV station, licensed to Key West, Florida. Its signal is estimated to reach about 5 cities and towns within 31 miles.
About WCAY-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 31 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 5 cities and towns in our guide with about 38,100 residents, as far as Key West, FL (3.1 miles).
WCAY-CD shares its transmitter site with W33EP-D and WEYW-LP. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Class A (DCA) |
| City of license | Key West, FL |
| Tower location | 24.56861, -81.73389 |
| Effective radiated power | 5.74 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 4352 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WCAY-CD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Island, FL | 0.3 mi | 70° ENE | Strong |
| Key West, FL | 3.1 mi | 73° ENE | Good |
| Big Coppitt Key, FL | 5.0 mi | 247° WSW | Good |
| Cudjoe Key, FL | 16 mi | 244° WSW | Fair |
| Big Pine Key, FL | 25 mi | 254° WSW | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WCAY-CD transmitter tower?
WCAY-CD broadcasts from a tower at 24.5686, -81.7339, near Stock Island, FL. It is licensed to Key West, Florida.
How far does WCAY-CD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 31 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 41 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WCAY-CD with an antenna?
About 38,100 people live in the 5 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WCAY-CD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WCAY-CD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.