KMLM-DT
Full power TV station · Odessa, Texas
KMLM-DT is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Odessa, Texas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 6 cities and towns within 42 miles.
About KMLM-DT
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 27.9 kW effective radiated power, KMLM-DT runs more power than 15% 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 145 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 4% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 39 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 42 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 6 cities and towns in our guide with about 293,000 residents, as far as West Odessa, TX (18 miles).
KMLM-DT shares its transmitter site with KWWT (MeTV). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Odessa, TX |
| Tower location | 32.04850, -102.30156 |
| Effective radiated power | 27.9 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 145 m (476 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 53541 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KMLM-DT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardendale, TX | 5.0 mi | 67° ENE | Good |
| Midland, TX | 14 mi | 285° WNW | Good |
| Odessa, TX | 15 mi | 15° NNE | Good |
| West Odessa, TX | 18 mi | 39° NE | Fair |
| Andrews, TX | 24 mi | 143° SE | Fair |
| Stanton, TX | 31 mi | 260° W | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KWWTMeTV · 30.2
- KPEJ-TVFox · 24
- KMIDABC · 2
- KTLE-LDION · 7.7
- KUPBUnivision · 18
- KOSA-TVCW · 7.2
- KWES-TVNBC · 9
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KMLM-DT transmitter tower?
KMLM-DT broadcasts from a tower at 32.0485, -102.3016, near Gardendale, TX. It is licensed to Odessa, Texas.
How far does KMLM-DT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 42 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 50 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KMLM-DT with an antenna?
About 293,000 people live in the 6 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KMLM-DT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KMLM-DT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.