WQWQ-LD (Telemundo) · Channel 18
Low power TV station · Paducah, Kentucky
WQWQ-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Telemundo on virtual channel 18, licensed to Paducah, Kentucky. Its signal is estimated to reach about 16 cities and towns within 31 miles.
About WQWQ-LD
Low-power (LPTV) stations serve a local area at reduced power. They have secondary status, which means they must not interfere with full-power stations and can be displaced by them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 31 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 16 cities and towns in our guide with about 118,000 residents, as far as Carbondale, IL (26 miles).
WQWQ-LD shares its transmitter site with KFVS-TV (CW). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Telemundo station in our data is WYYW-CD in Evansville, IN, 128 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Telemundo is a Spanish-language broadcast network with telenovelas, news, entertainment and major soccer coverage. It is one of the two largest Spanish-language networks on U.S. antenna TV.
Station facts
| Network | Telemundo |
| Virtual channel | 18 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Paducah, KY |
| Tower location | 37.42908, -89.50394 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 19595 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WQWQ-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau, MO | 8.5 mi | 5° N | Good |
| Jackson, MO | 9.5 mi | 70° ENE | Good |
| Jonesboro, IL | 13 mi | 263° W | Fair |
| Anna, IL | 14 mi | 261° W | Fair |
| Scott City, MO | 15 mi | 4° N | Fair |
| Cobden, IL | 15 mi | 243° WSW | Fair |
| Chaffee, MO | 19 mi | 26° NNE | Fair |
| Benton, MO | 23 mi | 8° N | Fair |
| Murphysboro, IL | 25 mi | 202° SSW | Fair |
| Oran, MO | 25 mi | 19° NNE | Fair |
| Carbondale, IL | 26 mi | 217° SW | Fair |
| Marble Hill, MO | 27 mi | 71° ENE | Fair |
| Perryville, MO | 28 mi | 136° SE | Fair |
| Mound City, IL | 30 mi | 322° NW | Fair |
| Goreville, IL | 30 mi | 254° WSW | Fair |
| De Soto, IL | 31 mi | 209° SSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WQWQ-LD transmitter tower?
WQWQ-LD broadcasts from a tower at 37.4291, -89.5039, near Cape Girardeau, MO. It is licensed to Paducah, Kentucky.
What channel is WQWQ-LD on?
WQWQ-LD appears as virtual channel 18 (18.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Telemundo.
How far does WQWQ-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 31 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 39 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WQWQ-LD with an antenna?
About 118,000 people live in the 16 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WQWQ-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WQWQ-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.