WIYC
Full power TV station · Troy, Alabama
WIYC is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Troy, Alabama. Its signal is estimated to reach about 49 cities and towns within 61 miles.
About WIYC
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 185 kW effective radiated power, WIYC runs more power than 45% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 322 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 37% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 54 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 61 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 49 cities and towns in our guide with about 550,000 residents, as far as Opelika, AL (52 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Troy, AL |
| Tower location | 32.06014, -85.95050 |
| Effective radiated power | 185 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 322 m (1,057 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 62207 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WIYC
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inverness, AL | 12 mi | 285° WNW | Good |
| Union Springs, AL | 15 mi | 247° WSW | Good |
| Troy, AL | 17 mi | 4° N | Good |
| Taylor, AL | 18 mi | 70° ENE | Good |
| Pike Road, AL | 18 mi | 150° SSE | Good |
| Brundidge, AL | 25 mi | 341° NNW | Good |
| Emerald Mountain, AL | 28 mi | 163° SSE | Good |
| Tuskegee, AL | 29 mi | 211° SSW | Good |
| Montgomery, AL | 29 mi | 136° SE | Good |
| Luverne, AL | 30 mi | 38° NE | Good |
| Clio, AL | 31 mi | 321° NW | Good |
| Clayton, AL | 32 mi | 293° WNW | Good |
| Blue Ridge, AL | 33 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Tallassee, AL | 33 mi | 186° S | Good |
| Wetumpka, AL | 37 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Millbrook, AL | 38 mi | 140° SE | Good |
| Prattville, AL | 41 mi | 133° SE | Good |
| Greenville, AL | 42 mi | 68° ENE | Good |
| Elba, AL | 45 mi | 9° N | Fair |
| Ozark, AL | 45 mi | 336° NNW | Fair |
| Holtville, AL | 45 mi | 151° SSE | Fair |
| Auburn, AL | 47 mi | 216° SW | Fair |
| Pine Level, AL | 47 mi | 140° SE | Fair |
| Eufaula, AL | 49 mi | 284° WNW | Fair |
| Fort Rucker, AL | 51 mi | 344° NNW | Fair |
| Enterprise, AL | 52 mi | 354° N | Fair |
| Opelika, AL | 52 mi | 220° SW | Fair |
| Abbeville, AL | 53 mi | 310° NW | Fair |
| Level Plains, AL | 54 mi | 349° N | Fair |
| Daleville, AL | 54 mi | 345° NNW | Fair |
| Marbury, AL | 54 mi | 145° SE | Fair |
| Newton, AL | 54 mi | 338° NNW | Fair |
| Dadeville, AL | 54 mi | 192° SSW | Fair |
| Georgiana, AL | 55 mi | 58° ENE | Fair |
| Opp, AL | 57 mi | 18° NNE | Fair |
| Midland City, AL | 58 mi | 332° NNW | Fair |
| Ladonia, AL | 58 mi | 241° WSW | Fair |
| Smiths Station, AL | 60 mi | 237° WSW | Fair |
| Headland, AL | 61 mi | 324° NW | Fair |
| Andalusia, AL | 61 mi | 31° NNE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WIYC transmitter tower?
WIYC broadcasts from a tower at 32.0601, -85.9505, near Inverness, AL. It is licensed to Troy, Alabama.
How far does WIYC broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 61 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 69 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WIYC with an antenna?
About 550,000 people live in the 49 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WIYC?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WIYC tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.