KMCT-TV (ION) · Channel 39.2
Full power TV station · West Monroe, Louisiana
KMCT-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ION on virtual channel 39.2, licensed to West Monroe, Louisiana. Its signal is estimated to reach about 18 cities and towns within 36 miles.
About KMCT-TV
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 25 kW effective radiated power, KMCT-TV runs more power than 13% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 92 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 2% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 32 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 36 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 18 cities and towns in our guide with about 148,000 residents, as far as Ruston, LA (29 miles).
The nearest other ION station in our data is KSHV-TV in Shreveport, LA, 104 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ION Television is a commercial network built around crime and procedural drama series, with some live sports. It is carried free over the air in most large markets.
Station facts
| Network | ION |
| Virtual channel | 39.2 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | West Monroe, LA |
| Tower location | 32.50589, -92.14878 |
| Effective radiated power | 25 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 92 m (302 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 38584 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KMCT-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe, LA | 0.9 mi | 184° S | Strong |
| Brownsville, LA | 1.3 mi | 14° NNE | Strong |
| Monroe, LA | 1.7 mi | 262° W | Strong |
| Claiborne, LA | 2.6 mi | 106° ESE | Strong |
| Bawcomville, LA | 2.7 mi | 24° NNE | Strong |
| Richwood, LA | 5.4 mi | 317° NW | Good |
| Lakeshore, LA | 7.2 mi | 254° WSW | Good |
| Swartz, LA | 10 mi | 246° WSW | Good |
| Sterlington, LA | 14 mi | 196° SSW | Good |
| Rayville, LA | 23 mi | 275° W | Fair |
| Bastrop, LA | 23 mi | 216° SW | Fair |
| Farmerville, LA | 24 mi | 141° SE | Fair |
| Columbia, LA | 28 mi | 352° N | Fair |
| Ruston, LA | 29 mi | 92° E | Fair |
| Banks Springs, LA | 29 mi | 354° N | Fair |
| Grambling, LA | 33 mi | 92° E | Fair |
| Clarks, LA | 33 mi | 359° N | Fair |
| Winnsboro, LA | 34 mi | 314° NW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KMCT-TV transmitter tower?
KMCT-TV broadcasts from a tower at 32.5059, -92.1488, near West Monroe, LA. It is licensed to West Monroe, Louisiana.
What channel is KMCT-TV on?
KMCT-TV appears as virtual channel 39.2 (39.2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ION.
How far does KMCT-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 36 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 44 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KMCT-TV with an antenna?
About 148,000 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 KMCT-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KMCT-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.