WDSE
Full power TV station · Duluth, Minnesota
WDSE is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Duluth, Minnesota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 16 cities and towns within 54 miles.
About WDSE
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 34 kW effective radiated power, WDSE runs more power than 20% 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 295 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 26% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 52 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 54 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 16 cities and towns in our guide with about 162,000 residents, as far as Superior, WI (5.0 miles).
WDSE shares its transmitter site with KQDS-TV (Fox), WDIO-DT (ABC), KDLH (CW), KBJR-TV (NBC), K23MQ-D and KCWV and 4 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Duluth, MN |
| Tower location | 46.79158, -92.12261 |
| Effective radiated power | 34 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 295 m (968 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 17726 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WDSE
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN | 1.0 mi | 307° NW | Strong |
| Superior, WI | 5.0 mi | 350° N | Good |
| Hermantown, MN | 5.6 mi | 101° E | Good |
| Proctor, MN | 5.8 mi | 58° ENE | Good |
| Arnold, MN | 6.3 mi | 194° SSW | Good |
| Esko, MN | 13 mi | 62° ENE | Good |
| Cloquet, MN | 17 mi | 73° ENE | Good |
| Carlton, MN | 17 mi | 58° ENE | Good |
| Two Harbors, MN | 27 mi | 233° SW | Fair |
| Lake Nebagamon, WI | 28 mi | 314° NW | Fair |
| Moose Lake, MN | 38 mi | 52° NE | Fair |
| Hoyt Lakes, MN | 50 mi | 179° S | Fair |
| Eveleth, MN | 50 mi | 157° SSE | Fair |
| Gilbert, MN | 51 mi | 161° SSE | Fair |
| Aurora, MN | 51 mi | 174° S | Fair |
| Silver Bay, MN | 54 mi | 230° SW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WDSE transmitter tower?
WDSE broadcasts from a tower at 46.7916, -92.1226, near Duluth, MN. It is licensed to Duluth, Minnesota.
How far does WDSE broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 54 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 62 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WDSE with an antenna?
About 162,000 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 WDSE?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WDSE tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.