WGTE-TV
Full power TV station · Toledo, Ohio
WGTE-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Toledo, Ohio. Its signal is estimated to reach about 125 cities and towns within 56 miles.
About WGTE-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 49.5 kW effective radiated power, WGTE-TV runs more power than 27% 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 314 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 35% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 53 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 56 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 125 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,550,000 residents, as far as Hamtramck, MI (54 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Toledo, OH |
| Tower location | 41.65722, -83.43194 |
| Effective radiated power | 49.5 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 314 m (1,029 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 66285 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WGTE-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon, OH | 3.0 mi | 72° ENE | Strong |
| Toledo, OH | 6.4 mi | 94° E | Good |
| Perrysburg, OH | 12 mi | 55° NE | Good |
| Maumee, OH | 13 mi | 60° ENE | Good |
| Sylvania, OH | 15 mi | 106° ESE | Good |
| Monroe, MI | 18 mi | 186° S | Good |
| Bowling Green, OH | 23 mi | 30° NNE | Good |
| Fremont, OH | 27 mi | 323° NW | Fair |
| Fostoria, OH | 35 mi | 359° N | Fair |
| Woodhaven, MI | 35 mi | 196° SSW | Fair |
| Adrian, MI | 35 mi | 118° ESE | Fair |
| Trenton, MI | 36 mi | 201° SSW | Fair |
| Grosse Ile, MI | 36 mi | 204° SSW | Fair |
| Riverview, MI | 38 mi | 200° SSW | Fair |
| Romulus, MI | 39 mi | 183° S | Fair |
| Tiffin, OH | 40 mi | 341° NNW | Fair |
| Sandusky, OH | 40 mi | 291° WNW | Fair |
| Southgate, MI | 40 mi | 198° SSW | Fair |
| Wyandotte, MI | 41 mi | 201° SSW | Fair |
| Taylor, MI | 41 mi | 192° SSW | Fair |
| Ypsilanti, MI | 41 mi | 167° SSE | Fair |
| Allen Park, MI | 43 mi | 195° SSW | Fair |
| Lincoln Park, MI | 43 mi | 198° SSW | Fair |
| Wayne, MI | 43 mi | 183° S | Fair |
| Findlay, OH | 44 mi | 15° NNE | Fair |
| Inkster, MI | 44 mi | 188° S | Fair |
| Canton, MI | 45 mi | 177° S | Fair |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 46 mi | 160° SSE | Fair |
| Westland, MI | 46 mi | 182° S | Fair |
| Garden City, MI | 46 mi | 186° S | Fair |
| Dearborn Heights, MI | 48 mi | 190° S | Fair |
| Dearborn, MI | 48 mi | 196° SSW | Fair |
| Livonia, MI | 49 mi | 185° S | Fair |
| Detroit, MI | 51 mi | 203° SSW | Fair |
| Redford, MI | 51 mi | 188° S | Fair |
| Norwalk, OH | 51 mi | 304° NW | Fair |
| Defiance, OH | 54 mi | 61° ENE | Fair |
| Hamtramck, MI | 54 mi | 201° SSW | Fair |
| Highland Park, MI | 54 mi | 199° SSW | Fair |
| Grosse Pointe Park, MI | 56 mi | 207° SSW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WGTE-TV transmitter tower?
WGTE-TV broadcasts from a tower at 41.6572, -83.4319, near Oregon, OH. It is licensed to Toledo, Ohio.
How far does WGTE-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 56 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 65 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WGTE-TV with an antenna?
About 2,550,000 people live in the 125 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WGTE-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WGTE-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.