WQAD-TV Ch 8 (RF 31)

WQAD-TV is a licensed Full-power TV station on Ch 8 (RF 31) in Moline, IL, licensed to TEGNA BROADCAST HOLDINGS, LLC. 1,000 kW ERP, 328 m HAAT. FCC data as of 2026-11-10.

Moline, IL. Full-power TV.

Licensee
TEGNA BROADCAST HOLDINGS, LLC
Facility ID
73319
Power
1,000 kW ERP, 328 m HAAT
ERP
1,000 kW
HAAT
328 m
Coordinates (NAD83)
41.31236, -90.3795
Tower (ASR)
1225582
State
Illinois

Also on this tower

  • KLJB Ch 18 (RF 30), Full-power TV, Davenport, IA
  • WMWC-TV Ch 53 (RF 8), Full-power TV, Galesburg, IL
  • WQPT-TV Ch 24 (RF 23), Full-power TV, Moline, IL
  • KQIN Ch 36 (RF 34), Full-power TV, Davenport, IA
  • WLKU 98.9 MHz, FM, Rock Island, IL

Quick answers

What frequency is WQAD-TV on?
WQAD-TV is on Ch 8 (RF 31): the first number is the channel viewers tune; RF is the channel it actually transmits on. It is a Full-power TV station.
Where is WQAD-TV?
WQAD-TV is licensed to Moline, Illinois. Its licensed transmitter site is at 41.31236, -90.3795 (NAD83), on registered tower ASR 1225582.
Who owns WQAD-TV?
The FCC license for WQAD-TV is held by TEGNA BROADCAST HOLDINGS, LLC, which holds 16 licensed broadcast stations.
How powerful is WQAD-TV?
WQAD-TV is licensed for 1,000 kW effective radiated power (ERP) with its antenna 328 m above average terrain (HAAT).