WZTD-LD (Telemundo) · Channel 45
Low power TV station · Richmond, Virginia
WZTD-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Telemundo on virtual channel 45, licensed to Richmond, Virginia. Its signal is estimated to reach about 39 cities and towns within 31 miles.
About WZTD-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 39 cities and towns in our guide with about 640,000 residents, as far as Petersburg, VA (23 miles).
WZTD-LD shares its transmitter site with WRLH-TV (Fox), WCVE-TV, WCVW, WNVT, WTVR-TV (CBS) and WRIC-TV (ABC) and 3 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Telemundo station in our data is WZDC-CD in Washington, DC, 103 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 | 45 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Richmond, VA |
| Tower location | 37.51267, -77.60133 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 68490 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WZTD-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Air, VA | 2.5 mi | 251° WSW | Strong |
| Tuckahoe, VA | 5.9 mi | 205° SSW | Good |
| Brandermill, VA | 6.2 mi | 25° NNE | Good |
| Woodlake, VA | 7.6 mi | 34° NE | Good |
| Richmond, VA | 8.2 mi | 250° WSW | Good |
| Meadowbrook, VA | 8.3 mi | 302° WNW | Good |
| Dumbarton, VA | 8.7 mi | 224° SW | Good |
| Lakeside, VA | 9.5 mi | 226° SW | Good |
| Short Pump, VA | 9.5 mi | 176° S | Good |
| Bensley, VA | 9.8 mi | 298° WNW | Good |
| Laurel, VA | 10 mi | 209° SSW | Good |
| Chesterfield, VA | 11 mi | 331° NNW | Good |
| Chesterfield Court House, VA | 11 mi | 331° NNW | Good |
| Bellwood, VA | 11 mi | 305° NW | Good |
| East Highland Park, VA | 12 mi | 246° WSW | Good |
| Glen Allen, VA | 12 mi | 206° SSW | Good |
| Montrose, VA | 12 mi | 267° W | Good |
| Chamberlayne, VA | 12 mi | 230° SW | Good |
| Wyndham, VA | 13 mi | 177° S | Fair |
| Chester, VA | 14 mi | 321° NW | Fair |
| Mechanicsville, VA | 14 mi | 242° WSW | Fair |
| Fort Lee, VA | 15 mi | 275° W | Fair |
| Highland Springs, VA | 15 mi | 261° W | Fair |
| Sandston, VA | 16 mi | 267° W | Fair |
| Powhatan, VA | 18 mi | 97° E | Fair |
| Ashland, VA | 18 mi | 201° SSW | Fair |
| Goochland, VA | 20 mi | 127° SE | Fair |
| Enon, VA | 20 mi | 310° NW | Fair |
| Colonial Heights, VA | 20 mi | 328° NNW | Fair |
| Matoaca, VA | 21 mi | 341° NNW | Fair |
| Ettrick, VA | 21 mi | 334° NNW | Fair |
| Hanover, VA | 22 mi | 216° SW | Fair |
| Hopewell, VA | 22 mi | 310° NW | Fair |
| Petersburg, VA | 23 mi | 331° NNW | Fair |
| Fort Lee, VA | 23 mi | 321° NW | Fair |
| Amelia Court House, VA | 24 mi | 60° ENE | Fair |
| Prince George, VA | 27 mi | 320° NW | Fair |
| Dinwiddie, VA | 30 mi | 358° N | Fair |
| Central Garage, VA | 30 mi | 238° WSW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WZTD-LD transmitter tower?
WZTD-LD broadcasts from a tower at 37.5127, -77.6013, near Bon Air, VA. It is licensed to Richmond, Virginia.
What channel is WZTD-LD on?
WZTD-LD appears as virtual channel 45 (45.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Telemundo.
How far does WZTD-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 WZTD-LD with an antenna?
About 640,000 people live in the 39 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WZTD-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WZTD-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.