WEDQ
Full power TV station · Tampa, Florida
WEDQ is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Tampa, Florida. Its signal is estimated to reach about 223 cities and towns within 63 miles.
About WEDQ
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 25 kW effective radiated power, WEDQ runs more power than 13% 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 471 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 67% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 63 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 63 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 223 cities and towns in our guide with about 3,780,000 residents, as far as Port Charlotte, FL (61 miles).
WEDQ shares its transmitter site with WEDU (PBS), WVEA-TV (Univision), WTOG, WRMD-CD (Telemundo), WGCT-LD and WTBT-LD 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 | Tampa, FL |
| Tower location | 27.84764, -82.26372 |
| Effective radiated power | 25 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 471 m (1,545 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 69338 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WEDQ
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomingdale, FL | 3.5 mi | 204° SSW | Strong |
| Riverview, FL | 4.0 mi | 108° ESE | Strong |
| Brandon, FL | 6.4 mi | 168° SSE | Good |
| Valrico, FL | 6.5 mi | 195° SSW | Good |
| East Lake-Orient Park, FL | 12 mi | 143° SE | Good |
| Tampa, FL | 14 mi | 120° ESE | Good |
| Plant City, FL | 15 mi | 218° SW | Good |
| Temple Terrace, FL | 15 mi | 149° SSE | Good |
| Egypt Lake-Leto, FL | 19 mi | 128° SE | Fair |
| University, FL | 19 mi | 146° SE | Fair |
| Carrollwood, FL | 20 mi | 135° SE | Fair |
| Lake Magdalene, FL | 20 mi | 141° SE | Fair |
| Carrollwood Village, FL | 22 mi | 134° SE | Fair |
| Town 'n' Country, FL | 22 mi | 120° ESE | Fair |
| Lakeland, FL | 23 mi | 235° SW | Fair |
| Citrus Park, FL | 25 mi | 130° SE | Fair |
| St. Petersburg, FL | 26 mi | 78° ENE | Fair |
| Pinellas Park, FL | 27 mi | 89° E | Fair |
| Wesley Chapel, FL | 27 mi | 172° S | Fair |
| Land O' Lakes, FL | 28 mi | 155° SSE | Fair |
| Keystone, FL | 30 mi | 134° SE | Fair |
| Bradenton, FL | 31 mi | 38° NE | Fair |
| East Lake, FL | 32 mi | 125° SE | Fair |
| Largo, FL | 32 mi | 98° E | Fair |
| Dunedin, FL | 33 mi | 111° ESE | Fair |
| Clearwater, FL | 34 mi | 104° ESE | Fair |
| Palm Harbor, FL | 34 mi | 117° ESE | Fair |
| Winter Haven, FL | 35 mi | 250° WSW | Fair |
| Tarpon Springs, FL | 36 mi | 124° SE | Fair |
| Holiday, FL | 37 mi | 129° SE | Fair |
| Sarasota, FL | 39 mi | 25° NNE | Fair |
| Bayonet Point, FL | 42 mi | 142° SE | Fair |
| Haines City, FL | 43 mi | 245° WSW | Fair |
| Spring Hill, FL | 46 mi | 160° SSE | Fair |
| Four Corners, FL | 50 mi | 228° SW | Fair |
| Poinciana, FL | 53 mi | 248° WSW | Fair |
| North Port, FL | 56 mi | 358° N | Fair |
| Clermont, FL | 57 mi | 212° SSW | Fair |
| Kissimmee, FL | 61 mi | 239° WSW | Fair |
| Port Charlotte, FL | 61 mi | 350° N | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WEDUPBS · 3.1
- WVEA-TVUnivision · 50
- WRMD-CDTelemundo · 49
- WTTACW · 38
- WFTS-TVABC · 28
- WFLA-TVNBC · 8
- WXPX-TVION · 66
- WTSPCBS · 10
- WVEA-TVUnivision · 50
- WMOR-TVMeTV · 32.2
- WTVTFox · 13
- WWSBABC · 40
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WEDQ transmitter tower?
WEDQ broadcasts from a tower at 27.8476, -82.2637, near Fish Hawk, FL. It is licensed to Tampa, Florida.
How far does WEDQ broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 63 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 72 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WEDQ with an antenna?
About 3,780,000 people live in the 223 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WEDQ?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WEDQ tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.