WPCT
Full power TV station · Panama City Beach, Florida
WPCT is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Panama City Beach, Florida. Its signal is estimated to reach about 20 cities and towns within 39 miles.
About WPCT
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 160 kW effective radiated power, WPCT runs more power than 43% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 72 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 1% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 29 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 39 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 20 cities and towns in our guide with about 153,000 residents, as far as Lynn Haven, FL (9.0 miles).
WPCT shares its transmitter site with WPFN-CD, WGOM-LD, W24EY-D, WIDM-LD, W29FN-D and W20DX-D and 1 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 | Panama City Beach, FL |
| Tower location | 30.18150, -85.78000 |
| Effective radiated power | 160 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 72 m (236 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 4354 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WPCT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City Beach, FL | 1.6 mi | 77° ENE | Strong |
| Upper Grand Lagoon, FL | 2.7 mi | 298° WNW | Strong |
| Lower Grand Lagoon, FL | 3.1 mi | 326° NW | Strong |
| Pretty Bayou, FL | 5.1 mi | 258° WSW | Strong |
| Panama City, FL | 7.3 mi | 282° WNW | Strong |
| Lynn Haven, FL | 9.0 mi | 241° WSW | Strong |
| Hiland Park, FL | 9.2 mi | 262° W | Strong |
| Cedar Grove, FL | 9.3 mi | 275° W | Strong |
| Laguna Beach, FL | 9.5 mi | 115° ESE | Strong |
| Springfield, FL | 10 mi | 281° W | Strong |
| Parker, FL | 11 mi | 288° WNW | Good |
| Tyndall Air Force Base, FL | 12 mi | 303° WNW | Good |
| Callaway, FL | 13 mi | 279° W | Good |
| Seaside, FL | 24 mi | 114° ESE | Good |
| Youngstown, FL | 24 mi | 238° WSW | Good |
| Mexico Beach, FL | 27 mi | 307° NW | Good |
| Freeport, FL | 30 mi | 136° SE | Good |
| Wewahitchka, FL | 35 mi | 278° W | Fair |
| Miramar Beach, FL | 37 mi | 111° ESE | Fair |
| Port Saint Joe, FL | 38 mi | 312° NW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WPCT transmitter tower?
WPCT broadcasts from a tower at 30.1815, -85.7800, near Panama City Beach, FL. It is licensed to Panama City Beach, Florida.
How far does WPCT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 39 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 47 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WPCT with an antenna?
About 153,000 people live in the 20 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WPCT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WPCT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.