WFIG-LD (ION) · Channel 8
Translator TV station · Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
WFIG-LD is a translator over-the-air TV station affiliated with ION on virtual channel 8, licensed to Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands. Its signal is estimated to reach about 2 cities and towns within 22 miles.
About WFIG-LD
Translator stations rebroadcast another station's signal on a different channel to fill gaps the main tower cannot reach, such as valleys and remote towns.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 22 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 2 cities and towns in our guide with about 22,700 residents, as far as Charlotte Amalie, VI (1.6 miles).
WFIG-LD shares its transmitter site with WZVI. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other ION station in our data is WPXM-TV in Miami, FL, 1,111 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ION Television is a commercial network built around crime and procedural drama series, with some live sports. It is carried free over the air in most large markets.
Station facts
| Network | ION |
| Virtual channel | 8 |
| Station type | Translator (LPT) |
| City of license | Charlotte Amalie, VI |
| Tower location | 18.32992, -64.91061 |
| Effective radiated power | 2.8 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 2369 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WFIG-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Amalie, VI | 1.6 mi | 122° ESE | Good |
| Cruz Bay, VI | 7.7 mi | 269° W | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WFIG-LD transmitter tower?
WFIG-LD broadcasts from a tower at 18.3299, -64.9106, near Charlotte Amalie, VI. It is licensed to Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands.
What channel is WFIG-LD on?
WFIG-LD appears as virtual channel 8 (8.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ION.
How far does WFIG-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 22 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 34 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WFIG-LD with an antenna?
About 22,700 people live in the 2 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WFIG-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WFIG-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.