WQEC
Full power TV station · Quincy, Illinois
WQEC is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Quincy, Illinois. Its signal is estimated to reach about 26 cities and towns within 45 miles.
About WQEC
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 58.6 kW effective radiated power, WQEC runs more power than 31% 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 153 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 5% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 39 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 45 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 26 cities and towns in our guide with about 116,000 residents, as far as Quincy, IL (6.1 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Quincy, IL |
| Tower location | 39.97806, -91.30889 |
| Effective radiated power | 58.6 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 153 m (502 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 71561 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WQEC
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy, IL | 6.1 mi | 61° ENE | Strong |
| Payson, IL | 12 mi | 342° NNW | Good |
| Camp Point, IL | 13 mi | 252° WSW | Good |
| Canton, MO | 15 mi | 133° SE | Good |
| Palmyra, MO | 17 mi | 42° NE | Good |
| Hannibal, MO | 19 mi | 8° N | Good |
| Monticello, MO | 23 mi | 114° ESE | Good |
| Barry, IL | 24 mi | 324° NW | Good |
| Warsaw, IL | 27 mi | 166° SSE | Fair |
| New London, MO | 28 mi | 10° N | Fair |
| Mount Sterling, IL | 29 mi | 269° W | Fair |
| Hamilton, IL | 29 mi | 177° S | Fair |
| Keokuk, IA | 29 mi | 172° S | Fair |
| Carthage, IL | 32 mi | 197° SSW | Fair |
| Monroe City, MO | 32 mi | 45° NE | Fair |
| Griggsville, IL | 36 mi | 301° WNW | Fair |
| Pittsfield, IL | 37 mi | 314° NW | Fair |
| Kahoka, MO | 37 mi | 145° SE | Fair |
| Louisiana, MO | 39 mi | 340° NNW | Fair |
| Nauvoo, IL | 40 mi | 174° S | Fair |
| Shelbyville, MO | 41 mi | 73° ENE | Fair |
| Rushville, IL | 41 mi | 256° WSW | Fair |
| Meredosia, IL | 41 mi | 285° WNW | Fair |
| Colchester, IL | 41 mi | 221° SW | Fair |
| Shelbina, MO | 44 mi | 63° ENE | Fair |
| Bowling Green, MO | 44 mi | 352° N | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WQEC transmitter tower?
WQEC broadcasts from a tower at 39.9781, -91.3089, near Quincy, IL. It is licensed to Quincy, Illinois.
How far does WQEC broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 45 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 53 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WQEC with an antenna?
About 116,000 people live in the 26 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WQEC?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WQEC tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.