WGEN-TV
Full power TV station · Key West, Florida
WGEN-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Key West, Florida. Its signal is estimated to reach about 4 cities and towns within 28 miles.
About WGEN-TV
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 7 kW effective radiated power, WGEN-TV runs more power than 4% 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 56 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 1% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 27 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 28 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 4 cities and towns in our guide with about 33,900 residents, as far as Key West, FL (1.2 miles).
WGEN-TV shares its transmitter site with WSBS-TV, WFIB-LD, WFSF-LD, W12DI-D, WKIZ-LD and W25DQ-D and 3 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 | Key West, FL |
| Tower location | 24.55550, -81.80125 |
| Effective radiated power | 7 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 56 m (183 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 27387 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WGEN-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key West, FL | 1.2 mi | 271° W | Strong |
| Stock Island, FL | 4.0 mi | 259° WSW | Good |
| Big Coppitt Key, FL | 9.3 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
| Cudjoe Key, FL | 21 mi | 247° WSW | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WGEN-TV transmitter tower?
WGEN-TV broadcasts from a tower at 24.5555, -81.8012, near Key West, FL. It is licensed to Key West, Florida.
How far does WGEN-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 28 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 36 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WGEN-TV with an antenna?
About 33,900 people live in the 4 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WGEN-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WGEN-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.