WRDQ
Full power TV station · Orlando, Florida
WRDQ is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Orlando, Florida. Its signal is estimated to reach about 201 cities and towns within 76 miles.
About WRDQ
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 1,000 kW effective radiated power, WRDQ runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 490 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 70% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 64 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 76 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 201 cities and towns in our guide with about 3,160,000 residents, as far as Plant City, FL (75 miles).
WRDQ shares its transmitter site with WFTV (ABC). 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 | Orlando, FL |
| Tower location | 28.56894, -81.05433 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 490 m (1,608 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 55454 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WRDQ
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alafaya, FL | 9.5 mi | 88° E | Strong |
| Oviedo, FL | 12 mi | 127° SE | Strong |
| Titusville, FL | 15 mi | 259° W | Strong |
| Winter Park, FL | 17 mi | 97° E | Strong |
| Winter Springs, FL | 18 mi | 120° ESE | Strong |
| Casselberry, FL | 18 mi | 114° ESE | Strong |
| Orlando, FL | 20 mi | 84° E | Strong |
| Altamonte Springs, FL | 20 mi | 109° ESE | Strong |
| Sanford, FL | 21 mi | 140° SE | Strong |
| Meadow Woods, FL | 23 mi | 56° NE | Strong |
| Merritt Island, FL | 23 mi | 275° W | Strong |
| Oak Ridge, FL | 23 mi | 73° ENE | Strong |
| Pine Hills, FL | 24 mi | 88° E | Strong |
| Wekiwa Springs, FL | 24 mi | 112° ESE | Strong |
| Buenaventura Lakes, FL | 24 mi | 48° NE | Strong |
| Rockledge, FL | 25 mi | 307° NW | Strong |
| Saint Cloud, FL | 26 mi | 32° NNE | Strong |
| Deltona, FL | 26 mi | 151° SSE | Strong |
| Kissimmee, FL | 29 mi | 50° NE | Good |
| Apopka, FL | 29 mi | 105° ESE | Good |
| Ocoee, FL | 30 mi | 90° E | Good |
| Winter Garden, FL | 32 mi | 89° E | Good |
| New Smyrna Beach, FL | 32 mi | 194° SSW | Good |
| DeLand, FL | 35 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Poinciana, FL | 38 mi | 40° NE | Good |
| Port Orange, FL | 40 mi | 185° S | Good |
| Four Corners, FL | 40 mi | 66° ENE | Good |
| Melbourne, FL | 43 mi | 321° NW | Good |
| Clermont, FL | 44 mi | 88° E | Good |
| Daytona Beach, FL | 44 mi | 182° S | Good |
| Palm Bay, FL | 47 mi | 323° NW | Good |
| Haines City, FL | 47 mi | 47° NE | Good |
| Ormond Beach, FL | 50 mi | 180° S | Good |
| Leesburg, FL | 53 mi | 108° ESE | Good |
| Winter Haven, FL | 56 mi | 47° NE | Good |
| The Villages, FL | 60 mi | 114° ESE | Good |
| Sebastian, FL | 63 mi | 326° NW | Good |
| Lakeland, FL | 66 mi | 56° NE | Good |
| Palm Coast, FL | 71 mi | 172° S | Fair |
| Plant City, FL | 75 mi | 59° ENE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WFTVABC · 9
- WVEN-TVUnivision · 43
- WHLV-TVTrinity · 52
- WKCFCW · 18
- WESHNBC · 2
- WKMG-TVCBS · 6
- WOFLFox · 35
- WUCF-TVPBS · 24
- WOPX-TVION · 56
- WTMO-CDTelemundo · 31
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WRDQ transmitter tower?
WRDQ broadcasts from a tower at 28.5689, -81.0543, near Christmas, FL. It is licensed to Orlando, Florida.
How far does WRDQ broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 76 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 84 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WRDQ with an antenna?
About 3,160,000 people live in the 201 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WRDQ?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WRDQ tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.