WEIQ
Full power TV station · Mobile, Alabama
WEIQ is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Mobile, Alabama. Its signal is estimated to reach about 62 cities and towns within 53 miles.
About WEIQ
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 427 kW effective radiated power, WEIQ runs more power than 58% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 185 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 8% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 43 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 53 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 62 cities and towns in our guide with about 840,000 residents, as far as East Pensacola Heights, FL (45 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Mobile, AL |
| Tower location | 30.65944, -87.89250 |
| Effective radiated power | 427 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 185 m (608 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 721 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WEIQ
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Fort, AL | 1.7 mi | 128° SE | Strong |
| Daphne, AL | 3.9 mi | 10° N | Strong |
| Mobile, AL | 9.3 mi | 105° ESE | Strong |
| Fairhope, AL | 9.5 mi | 4° N | Strong |
| Prichard, AL | 12 mi | 116° ESE | Strong |
| Robertsdale, AL | 13 mi | 304° NW | Strong |
| Chickasaw, AL | 13 mi | 124° ESE | Strong |
| Saraland, AL | 15 mi | 136° SE | Strong |
| Satsuma, AL | 17 mi | 144° SE | Strong |
| Bay Minette, AL | 17 mi | 205° SSW | Strong |
| Tillmans Corner, AL | 17 mi | 74° ENE | Good |
| Theodore, AL | 19 mi | 65° ENE | Good |
| Foley, AL | 21 mi | 325° NW | Good |
| Semmes, AL | 23 mi | 111° ESE | Good |
| Gulf Shores, AL | 31 mi | 338° NNW | Good |
| Orange Beach, AL | 32 mi | 323° NW | Good |
| Cantonment, FL | 33 mi | 276° W | Good |
| Atmore, AL | 35 mi | 223° SW | Good |
| Citronelle, AL | 36 mi | 146° SE | Good |
| Gonzalez, FL | 36 mi | 279° W | Good |
| Bellview, FL | 37 mi | 292° WNW | Good |
| Ensley, FL | 38 mi | 285° WNW | Good |
| Myrtle Grove, FL | 39 mi | 295° WNW | Good |
| West Pensacola, FL | 40 mi | 294° WNW | Good |
| Brent, FL | 41 mi | 289° WNW | Good |
| Warrington, FL | 41 mi | 298° WNW | Good |
| Escatawpa, MS | 42 mi | 69° ENE | Good |
| Ferry Pass, FL | 42 mi | 284° WNW | Good |
| Moss Point, MS | 42 mi | 66° ENE | Good |
| Goulding, FL | 43 mi | 291° WNW | Good |
| Pensacola, FL | 43 mi | 292° WNW | Good |
| Pace, FL | 44 mi | 276° W | Good |
| Pascagoula, MS | 44 mi | 63° ENE | Good |
| East Pensacola Heights, FL | 45 mi | 291° WNW | Fair |
| Gautier, MS | 47 mi | 66° ENE | Fair |
| Vancleave, MS | 48 mi | 80° E | Fair |
| Gulf Breeze, FL | 48 mi | 296° WNW | Fair |
| Milton, FL | 51 mi | 272° W | Fair |
| Bagdad, FL | 51 mi | 275° W | Fair |
| East Milton, FL | 52 mi | 274° W | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WKRG-TVCBS · 5
- WFNACW · 55
- WALA-TVFox · 10
- WMBP-LDTelemundo · 31
- WEAR-TVABC · 3
- WSREPBS · 23
- WMPV-TVTrinity · 21
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WEIQ transmitter tower?
WEIQ broadcasts from a tower at 30.6594, -87.8925, near Spanish Fort, AL. It is licensed to Mobile, Alabama.
How far does WEIQ broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 53 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 WEIQ with an antenna?
About 840,000 people live in the 62 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WEIQ?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WEIQ tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.