WCIQ
Full power TV station · Mount Cheaha, Alabama
WCIQ is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Mount Cheaha, Alabama. Its signal is estimated to reach about 174 cities and towns within 72 miles.
About WCIQ
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 46 kW effective radiated power, WCIQ runs more power than 26% 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 599 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 86% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 70 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 72 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 174 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,680,000 residents, as far as Peachtree City, GA (70 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Mount Cheaha, AL |
| Tower location | 33.48511, -85.80886 |
| Effective radiated power | 46 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 599 m (1,964 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 711 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WCIQ
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford, AL | 9.0 mi | 170° S | Good |
| Anniston, AL | 12 mi | 174° S | Good |
| Talladega, AL | 17 mi | 79° ENE | Good |
| Jacksonville, AL | 23 mi | 187° S | Fair |
| Pell City, AL | 28 mi | 104° ESE | Fair |
| Sylacauga, AL | 33 mi | 50° NE | Fair |
| Gadsden, AL | 38 mi | 163° SSE | Fair |
| Alexander City, AL | 38 mi | 13° NNE | Fair |
| Moody, AL | 40 mi | 100° E | Fair |
| Carrollton, GA | 43 mi | 261° W | Fair |
| Trussville, AL | 47 mi | 101° E | Fair |
| Dixiana, AL | 51 mi | 110° ESE | Fair |
| Center Point, AL | 52 mi | 102° ESE | Fair |
| Irondale, AL | 52 mi | 94° E | Fair |
| Villa Rica, GA | 54 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
| Mountain Brook, AL | 54 mi | 91° E | Fair |
| LaGrange, GA | 54 mi | 305° NW | Fair |
| Vestavia Hills, AL | 56 mi | 87° E | Fair |
| Homewood, AL | 57 mi | 89° E | Fair |
| Birmingham, AL | 57 mi | 92° E | Fair |
| Hoover, AL | 58 mi | 84° E | Fair |
| Newnan, GA | 59 mi | 277° W | Fair |
| Albertville, AL | 59 mi | 157° SSE | Fair |
| Gardendale, AL | 59 mi | 102° ESE | Fair |
| Pelham, AL | 59 mi | 76° ENE | Fair |
| Alabaster, AL | 60 mi | 74° ENE | Fair |
| Calera, AL | 61 mi | 64° ENE | Fair |
| Helena, AL | 61 mi | 77° ENE | Fair |
| Opelika, AL | 63 mi | 337° NNW | Fair |
| Dallas, GA | 63 mi | 242° WSW | Fair |
| Auburn, AL | 63 mi | 343° NNW | Fair |
| Douglasville, GA | 64 mi | 254° WSW | Fair |
| Rome, GA | 65 mi | 215° SW | Fair |
| Bessemer, AL | 66 mi | 85° E | Fair |
| Fort Payne, AL | 66 mi | 184° S | Fair |
| Hueytown, AL | 69 mi | 88° E | Fair |
| Lithia Springs, GA | 69 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
| Powder Springs, GA | 70 mi | 249° WSW | Fair |
| Peachtree City, GA | 70 mi | 275° W | Fair |
| Fairburn, GA | 71 mi | 266° W | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WCIQ transmitter tower?
WCIQ broadcasts from a tower at 33.4851, -85.8089, near Munford, AL. It is licensed to Mount Cheaha, Alabama.
How far does WCIQ broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 72 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 80 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WCIQ with an antenna?
About 1,680,000 people live in the 174 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WCIQ?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WCIQ tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.