WFDC-DT (Univision) · Channel 14
Full power TV station · Arlington, Virginia
WFDC-DT is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Univision on virtual channel 14, licensed to Arlington, Virginia. Its signal is estimated to reach about 433 cities and towns within 59 miles.
About WFDC-DT
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, WFDC-DT runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 227 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 13% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 46 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 59 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 433 cities and towns in our guide with about 7,720,000 residents, as far as Hagerstown, MD (59 miles).
WFDC-DT shares its transmitter site with WDCW (CW), WMDO-CD, WRC-TV (NBC), WZDC-CD (Telemundo), WRZB-LD and WWTD-LD and 3 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Univision station in our data is WXBU in Lancaster, PA, 98 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Univision is the largest Spanish-language broadcast network in the U.S., carrying telenovelas, news, entertainment and soccer.
Station facts
| Network | Univision |
| Virtual channel | 14 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Arlington, VA |
| Tower location | 38.94000, -77.08139 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 227 m (745 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 69532 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WFDC-DT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda, MD | 3.0 mi | 160° SSE | Strong |
| Washington, D.C., DC | 3.9 mi | 322° NW | Strong |
| Arlington, VA | 4.3 mi | 17° NNE | Strong |
| Silver Spring, MD | 4.6 mi | 220° SW | Strong |
| McLean, VA | 5.2 mi | 86° E | Strong |
| Wheaton, MD | 7.0 mi | 192° SSW | Strong |
| North Bethesda, MD | 7.5 mi | 164° SSE | Strong |
| Potomac, MD | 8.7 mi | 128° SE | Strong |
| Alexandria, VA | 9.5 mi | 349° N | Strong |
| Aspen Hill, MD | 9.7 mi | 183° S | Strong |
| Annandale, VA | 9.8 mi | 39° NE | Strong |
| Rockville, MD | 11 mi | 159° SSE | Strong |
| Reston, VA | 14 mi | 98° E | Strong |
| Burke, VA | 14 mi | 45° NE | Strong |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 15 mi | 155° SSE | Strong |
| Bowie, MD | 19 mi | 270° W | Strong |
| Germantown, MD | 19 mi | 148° SSE | Strong |
| Centreville, VA | 20 mi | 70° ENE | Strong |
| Lake Ridge, VA | 21 mi | 34° NNE | Strong |
| Ashburn, VA | 23 mi | 108° ESE | Strong |
| Waldorf, MD | 23 mi | 341° NNW | Strong |
| Dale City, VA | 24 mi | 31° NNE | Strong |
| Columbia, MD | 24 mi | 212° SSW | Strong |
| Severn, MD | 25 mi | 237° WSW | Strong |
| Manassas, VA | 25 mi | 58° ENE | Strong |
| Hanover, MD | 26 mi | 228° SW | Strong |
| Ellicott City, MD | 27 mi | 214° SW | Good |
| Leesburg, VA | 29 mi | 115° ESE | Good |
| Glen Burnie, MD | 29 mi | 238° WSW | Good |
| Catonsville, MD | 30 mi | 219° SW | Good |
| Annapolis, MD | 32 mi | 265° W | Good |
| Woodlawn, MD | 33 mi | 216° SW | Good |
| Baltimore, MD | 35 mi | 226° SW | Good |
| Dundalk, MD | 37 mi | 235° SW | Good |
| Frederick, MD | 37 mi | 152° SSE | Good |
| Towson, MD | 41 mi | 219° SW | Good |
| Essex, MD | 41 mi | 232° SW | Good |
| Bel Air South, MD | 56 mi | 226° SW | Fair |
| South Bel Air, MD | 57 mi | 224° SW | Fair |
| Hagerstown, MD | 59 mi | 145° SE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WDCWCW · 50
- WRC-TVNBC · 4
- WZDC-CDTelemundo · 44
- WDME-CDMeTV · 48.1
- WJLA-TVABC · 7
- WHUT-TVPBS · 32
- WUSACBS · 9
- WETA-TVPBS · 26
- WTTGFox · 5
- WPXW-TVION · 66
- WJZ-TVCBS · 13
- WMAR-TVABC · 2
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WFDC-DT transmitter tower?
WFDC-DT broadcasts from a tower at 38.9400, -77.0814, near Friendship Village, MD. It is licensed to Arlington, Virginia.
What channel is WFDC-DT on?
WFDC-DT appears as virtual channel 14 (14.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Univision.
How far does WFDC-DT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 59 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 68 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WFDC-DT with an antenna?
About 7,720,000 people live in the 433 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WFDC-DT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WFDC-DT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.