WDES-CD
Class A TV station · Destin, Florida
WDES-CD is a class a over-the-air TV station, licensed to Destin, Florida. Its signal is estimated to reach about 16 cities and towns within 26 miles.
About WDES-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 26 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 16 cities and towns in our guide with about 171,000 residents, as far as Crestview, FL (25 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Class A (DCA) |
| City of license | Destin, FL |
| Tower location | 30.39722, -86.50750 |
| Effective radiated power | 3.78 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 4353 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WDES-CD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destin, FL | 0.7 mi | 290° WNW | Strong |
| Lake Lorraine, FL | 4.6 mi | 132° SE | Good |
| Eglin Village, FL | 4.9 mi | 157° SSE | Good |
| Eglin Air Force Base, FL | 5.0 mi | 149° SSE | Good |
| Fort Walton Beach, FL | 6.7 mi | 104° ESE | Fair |
| Ocean City, FL | 7.0 mi | 116° ESE | Fair |
| Valparaiso, FL | 7.7 mi | 182° S | Fair |
| Niceville, FL | 8.4 mi | 190° S | Fair |
| Wright, FL | 8.8 mi | 117° ESE | Fair |
| Miramar Beach, FL | 9.0 mi | 280° W | Fair |
| Mary Esther, FL | 9.4 mi | 95° E | Fair |
| Navarre, FL | 21 mi | 91° E | Fair |
| Seaside, FL | 22 mi | 284° WNW | Fair |
| Freeport, FL | 23 mi | 253° WSW | Fair |
| Holley, FL | 24 mi | 98° E | Fair |
| Crestview, FL | 25 mi | 172° S | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WDES-CD transmitter tower?
WDES-CD broadcasts from a tower at 30.3972, -86.5075, near Destin, FL. It is licensed to Destin, Florida.
How far does WDES-CD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 26 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 40 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WDES-CD with an antenna?
About 171,000 people live in the 16 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WDES-CD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WDES-CD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.