KMCB (CW) · Channel 23.2
Full power TV station · Coos Bay, Oregon
KMCB is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with CW on virtual channel 23.2, licensed to Coos Bay, Oregon. Its signal is estimated to reach about 18 cities and towns within 48 miles.
About KMCB
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 100 kW effective radiated power, KMCB runs more power than 38% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 172 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 6% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 41 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 48 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 18 cities and towns in our guide with about 106,000 residents, as far as Roseburg, OR (41 miles).
KMCB shares its transmitter site with KCBY-TV (CBS), K27CL-D, K30BN-D, K36BX-D, K14MQ-D and K15KF-D and 1 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other CW station in our data is KTCW in Roseburg, OR, 41 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
The CW is a commercial broadcast network carrying entertainment series and a growing slate of sports. In smaller markets it often runs as a subchannel of another station rather than its own transmitter.
Station facts
| Network | CW |
| Virtual channel | 23.2 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Coos Bay, OR |
| Tower location | 43.39039, -124.13064 |
| Effective radiated power | 100 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 172 m (564 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 35183 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KMCB
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker Hill, OR | 4.4 mi | 57° ENE | Strong |
| Coos Bay, OR | 4.7 mi | 69° ENE | Strong |
| North Bend, OR | 4.8 mi | 103° ESE | Strong |
| Barview, OR | 9.5 mi | 75° ENE | Good |
| Lakeside, OR | 13 mi | 170° S | Good |
| Coquille, OR | 15 mi | 11° N | Good |
| Reedsport, OR | 22 mi | 185° S | Good |
| Myrtle Point, OR | 22 mi | 1° N | Good |
| Bandon, OR | 23 mi | 37° NE | Good |
| Dunes City, OR | 34 mi | 181° S | Fair |
| Winston, OR | 41 mi | 297° WNW | Fair |
| Florence, OR | 41 mi | 182° S | Fair |
| Sutherlin, OR | 41 mi | 270° W | Fair |
| Roseburg, OR | 41 mi | 287° WNW | Fair |
| Green, OR | 42 mi | 293° WNW | Fair |
| Roseburg North, OR | 42 mi | 282° WNW | Fair |
| Drain, OR | 45 mi | 246° WSW | Fair |
| Yoncalla, OR | 45 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KMCB transmitter tower?
KMCB broadcasts from a tower at 43.3904, -124.1306, near Bunker Hill, OR. It is licensed to Coos Bay, Oregon.
What channel is KMCB on?
KMCB appears as virtual channel 23.2 (23.2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CW.
How far does KMCB broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 48 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 56 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KMCB with an antenna?
About 106,000 people live in the 18 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KMCB?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KMCB tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.