WKPD
Full power TV station · Paducah, Kentucky
WKPD is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Paducah, Kentucky. Its signal is estimated to reach about 37 cities and towns within 47 miles.
About WKPD
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 90 kW effective radiated power, WKPD runs more power than 36% 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 159 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 5% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 40 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 47 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 37 cities and towns in our guide with about 162,000 residents, as far as Paducah, KY (4.1 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Paducah, KY |
| Tower location | 37.09444, -88.67222 |
| Effective radiated power | 90 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 159 m (522 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 65758 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WKPD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah, KY | 4.1 mi | 281° W | Strong |
| Hendron, KY | 4.5 mi | 328° NNW | Strong |
| Metropolis, IL | 5.1 mi | 140° SE | Strong |
| Massac, KY | 6.3 mi | 31° NNE | Strong |
| Farley, KY | 6.6 mi | 300° WNW | Strong |
| Reidland, KY | 9.4 mi | 304° NW | Good |
| Ledbetter, KY | 11 mi | 287° WNW | Good |
| Smithland, KY | 15 mi | 258° WSW | Good |
| La Center, KY | 17 mi | 86° E | Good |
| Calvert City, KY | 18 mi | 283° WNW | Good |
| Golconda, IL | 21 mi | 209° SSW | Good |
| Benton, KY | 24 mi | 313° NW | Good |
| Bardwell, KY | 24 mi | 50° NE | Good |
| Mayfield, KY | 24 mi | 355° N | Good |
| Wickliffe, KY | 25 mi | 69° ENE | Good |
| Vienna, IL | 25 mi | 151° SSE | Good |
| Mound City, IL | 27 mi | 89° E | Good |
| Cairo, IL | 28 mi | 77° ENE | Good |
| Rosiclare, IL | 29 mi | 218° SW | Good |
| Elizabethtown, IL | 32 mi | 220° SW | Fair |
| Eddyville, KY | 33 mi | 270° W | Fair |
| Clinton, KY | 34 mi | 31° NNE | Fair |
| Goreville, IL | 36 mi | 152° SSE | Fair |
| Marion, KY | 36 mi | 243° WSW | Fair |
| Murray, KY | 39 mi | 330° NNW | Fair |
| Charleston, MO | 39 mi | 72° ENE | Fair |
| Anna, IL | 40 mi | 128° SE | Fair |
| Carrier Mills, IL | 41 mi | 183° S | Fair |
| Jonesboro, IL | 41 mi | 127° SE | Fair |
| Fulton, KY | 42 mi | 15° NNE | Fair |
| South Fulton, TN | 43 mi | 15° NNE | Fair |
| Princeton, KY | 44 mi | 269° W | Fair |
| Cobden, IL | 44 mi | 133° SE | Fair |
| East Prairie, MO | 45 mi | 61° ENE | Fair |
| Harrisburg, IL | 45 mi | 189° S | Fair |
| Hickman, KY | 46 mi | 38° NE | Fair |
| Marion, IL | 46 mi | 162° SSE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WKPD transmitter tower?
WKPD broadcasts from a tower at 37.0944, -88.6722, near Paducah, KY. It is licensed to Paducah, Kentucky.
How far does WKPD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 47 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 55 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WKPD with an antenna?
About 162,000 people live in the 37 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WKPD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WKPD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.