WFIQ
Full power TV station · Florence, Alabama
WFIQ is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Florence, Alabama. Its signal is estimated to reach about 47 cities and towns within 55 miles.
About WFIQ
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 418.8 kW effective radiated power, WFIQ runs more power than 58% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 208 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 10% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 45 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 55 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 47 cities and towns in our guide with about 337,000 residents, as far as Athens, AL (49 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Florence, AL |
| Tower location | 34.57806, -87.78389 |
| Effective radiated power | 418.8 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 208 m (683 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 715 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WFIQ
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville, AL | 5.8 mi | 327° NNW | Strong |
| Tuscumbia, AL | 12 mi | 204° SSW | Strong |
| Muscle Shoals, AL | 13 mi | 210° SSW | Strong |
| Sheffield, AL | 14 mi | 201° SSW | Strong |
| Phil Campbell, AL | 16 mi | 344° NNW | Strong |
| Florence, AL | 16 mi | 202° SSW | Strong |
| East Florence, AL | 18 mi | 206° SSW | Good |
| Hackleburg, AL | 21 mi | 7° N | Good |
| Underwood-Petersville, AL | 21 mi | 193° SSW | Good |
| Red Bay, AL | 22 mi | 65° ENE | Good |
| Belmont, MS | 25 mi | 79° E | Good |
| Haleyville, AL | 26 mi | 339° NNW | Good |
| Iuka, MS | 28 mi | 125° SE | Good |
| Moulton, AL | 29 mi | 284° WNW | Good |
| Hamilton, AL | 32 mi | 21° NNE | Good |
| Rogersville, AL | 33 mi | 238° WSW | Good |
| Trinity, AL | 40 mi | 267° W | Good |
| Loretto, TN | 40 mi | 210° SSW | Good |
| Danville, AL | 41 mi | 286° WNW | Good |
| Fulton, MS | 41 mi | 59° ENE | Good |
| Guin, AL | 43 mi | 10° N | Good |
| Booneville, MS | 45 mi | 97° E | Good |
| Winfield, AL | 45 mi | 2° N | Good |
| Farmington, MS | 45 mi | 122° ESE | Good |
| Decatur, AL | 46 mi | 268° W | Good |
| Corinth, MS | 49 mi | 120° ESE | Fair |
| Athens, AL | 49 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
| Baldwyn, MS | 49 mi | 84° E | Fair |
| Hartselle, AL | 49 mi | 281° W | Fair |
| Carbon Hill, AL | 50 mi | 343° NNW | Fair |
| Olivet, TN | 50 mi | 152° SSE | Fair |
| Priceville, AL | 51 mi | 274° W | Fair |
| Guntown, MS | 51 mi | 79° E | Fair |
| Sulligent, AL | 51 mi | 23° NNE | Fair |
| Waynesboro, TN | 51 mi | 181° S | Fair |
| Savannah, TN | 52 mi | 149° SSE | Fair |
| Falkville, AL | 52 mi | 286° WNW | Fair |
| Lawrenceburg, TN | 52 mi | 209° SSW | Fair |
| Saltillo, MS | 53 mi | 75° ENE | Fair |
| Crump, TN | 54 mi | 146° SE | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WFIQ transmitter tower?
WFIQ broadcasts from a tower at 34.5781, -87.7839, near Russellville, AL. It is licensed to Florence, Alabama.
How far does WFIQ broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 55 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 64 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WFIQ with an antenna?
About 337,000 people live in the 47 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WFIQ?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WFIQ tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.