WWDG-CD
Class A TV station · Utica, New York
WWDG-CD is a class a over-the-air TV station, licensed to Utica, New York. Its signal is estimated to reach about 34 cities and towns within 35 miles.
About WWDG-CD
Class A stations are low-power stations that gained protected status under the Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1999. They cover a smaller area than a full-power station, but other stations may not interfere with them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 35 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 34 cities and towns in our guide with about 185,000 residents, as far as Rome, NY (15 miles).
WWDG-CD shares its transmitter site with W22DO-D, WUTR (ABC), WPNY-LD and WFXV (CW). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Class A (DCA) |
| City of license | Utica, NY |
| Tower location | 43.14417, -75.17889 |
| Effective radiated power | 10.2 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 34342 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WWDG-CD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NY | 4.0 mi | 42° NE | Good |
| Yorkville, NY | 5.1 mi | 65° ENE | Good |
| Whitesboro, NY | 5.9 mi | 75° ENE | Good |
| New York Mills, NY | 6.3 mi | 65° ENE | Good |
| New Hartford, NY | 7.3 mi | 48° NE | Good |
| Oriskany, NY | 7.8 mi | 97° E | Good |
| Washington Mills, NY | 8.0 mi | 36° NE | Good |
| Frankfort, NY | 9.1 mi | 323° NW | Good |
| Chadwicks, NY | 9.3 mi | 30° NNE | Good |
| Clark Mills, NY | 11 mi | 70° ENE | Fair |
| Ilion, NY | 11 mi | 321° NW | Fair |
| Clinton, NY | 12 mi | 57° ENE | Fair |
| Herkimer, NY | 13 mi | 310° NW | Fair |
| Mohawk, NY | 13 mi | 316° NW | Fair |
| Rome, NY | 15 mi | 109° ESE | Fair |
| Little Falls, NY | 18 mi | 293° WNW | Fair |
| Waterville, NY | 18 mi | 35° NE | Fair |
| Vernon, NY | 19 mi | 76° ENE | Fair |
| Augusta, NY | 20 mi | 54° NE | Fair |
| Dolgeville, NY | 21 mi | 278° W | Fair |
| Sherrill, NY | 22 mi | 77° ENE | Fair |
| Richfield Springs, NY | 22 mi | 334° NNW | Fair |
| Oneida, NY | 24 mi | 81° E | Fair |
| Boonville, NY | 25 mi | 161° SSE | Fair |
| Springfield, NY | 27 mi | 322° NW | Fair |
| Saint Johnsville, NY | 27 mi | 292° WNW | Fair |
| Wampsville, NY | 27 mi | 80° E | Fair |
| Hamilton, NY | 29 mi | 40° NE | Fair |
| Morrisville, NY | 29 mi | 54° NE | Fair |
| Canastota, NY | 29 mi | 81° E | Fair |
| Middleport, NY | 31 mi | 38° NE | Fair |
| Camden, NY | 32 mi | 114° ESE | Fair |
| Fort Plain, NY | 32 mi | 298° WNW | Fair |
| Cooperstown, NY | 33 mi | 337° NNW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WWDG-CD transmitter tower?
WWDG-CD broadcasts from a tower at 43.1442, -75.1789, near Utica, NY. It is licensed to Utica, New York.
How far does WWDG-CD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 35 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 43 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WWDG-CD with an antenna?
About 185,000 people live in the 34 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WWDG-CD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WWDG-CD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.