WDKA
Full power TV station · Paducah, Kentucky
WDKA is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Paducah, Kentucky. Its signal is estimated to reach about 81 cities and towns within 66 miles.
About WDKA
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 1,000 kW effective radiated power, WDKA runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 327 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 39% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 54 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 66 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 81 cities and towns in our guide with about 413,000 residents, as far as Cape Girardeau, MO (32 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Paducah, KY |
| Tower location | 37.39500, -88.93972 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 327 m (1,073 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 39561 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WDKA
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna, IL | 17 mi | 105° ESE | Strong |
| Metropolis, IL | 20 mi | 326° NW | Strong |
| Marion, IL | 23 mi | 181° S | Strong |
| Carterville, IL | 26 mi | 163° SSE | Good |
| Carbondale, IL | 28 mi | 146° SSE | Good |
| Paducah, KY | 29 mi | 319° NW | Good |
| Massac, KY | 29 mi | 336° NNW | Good |
| Herrin, IL | 29 mi | 170° S | Good |
| Johnston City, IL | 29 mi | 181° S | Good |
| Hendron, KY | 30 mi | 325° NW | Good |
| Farley, KY | 32 mi | 320° NW | Good |
| Harrisburg, IL | 32 mi | 223° SW | Good |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | 32 mi | 79° E | Good |
| Murphysboro, IL | 33 mi | 140° SE | Good |
| Scott City, MO | 34 mi | 69° ENE | Good |
| Reidland, KY | 34 mi | 319° NW | Good |
| West Frankfort, IL | 35 mi | 181° S | Good |
| Charleston, MO | 40 mi | 35° NE | Good |
| Eldorado, IL | 40 mi | 224° SW | Good |
| Jackson, MO | 40 mi | 89° E | Good |
| Benton, IL | 42 mi | 181° S | Good |
| Chaffee, MO | 42 mi | 69° ENE | Good |
| Du Quoin, IL | 46 mi | 159° SSE | Good |
| Marion, KY | 47 mi | 275° W | Good |
| Mayfield, KY | 48 mi | 340° NNW | Good |
| East Prairie, MO | 49 mi | 30° NNE | Good |
| Benton, KY | 49 mi | 319° NW | Good |
| Sikeston, MO | 51 mi | 45° NE | Good |
| McLeansboro, IL | 53 mi | 205° SSW | Good |
| Pinckneyville, IL | 53 mi | 153° SSE | Good |
| Perryville, MO | 55 mi | 114° ESE | Good |
| Morganfield, KY | 59 mi | 251° WSW | Fair |
| Chester, IL | 60 mi | 126° SE | Fair |
| Princeton, KY | 61 mi | 289° WNW | Fair |
| Mount Vernon, IL | 64 mi | 182° S | Fair |
| Murray, KY | 64 mi | 328° NNW | Fair |
| Carmi, IL | 64 mi | 222° SW | Fair |
| Providence, KY | 65 mi | 270° W | Fair |
| New Madrid, MO | 65 mi | 30° NNE | Fair |
| Sparta, IL | 65 mi | 140° SE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WDKA transmitter tower?
WDKA broadcasts from a tower at 37.3950, -88.9397, near Vienna, IL. It is licensed to Paducah, Kentucky.
How far does WDKA broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 66 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 75 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WDKA with an antenna?
About 413,000 people live in the 81 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WDKA?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WDKA tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.