KWBM
Full power TV station · Harrison, Arkansas
KWBM is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Harrison, Arkansas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 53 cities and towns within 62 miles.
About KWBM
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 191 kW effective radiated power, KWBM runs more power than 45% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 339 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 43% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 55 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 62 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 53 cities and towns in our guide with about 383,000 residents, as far as Springfield, MO (38 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Harrison, AR |
| Tower location | 36.70500, -93.06278 |
| Effective radiated power | 191 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 339 m (1,112 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 78314 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KWBM
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth, MO | 3.5 mi | 66° ENE | Strong |
| Merriam Woods, MO | 5.5 mi | 96° E | Strong |
| Branson, MO | 9.6 mi | 64° ENE | Strong |
| Hollister, MO | 10 mi | 56° NE | Strong |
| Kimberling City, MO | 20 mi | 76° ENE | Good |
| Sparta, MO | 20 mi | 177° S | Good |
| Ozark, MO | 23 mi | 160° SSE | Good |
| Nixa, MO | 27 mi | 151° SSE | Good |
| Ava, MO | 28 mi | 233° SW | Good |
| Rogersville, MO | 28 mi | 181° S | Good |
| Crane, MO | 31 mi | 116° ESE | Good |
| Clever, MO | 32 mi | 135° SE | Good |
| Shell Knob, MO | 32 mi | 81° E | Good |
| Green Forest, AR | 33 mi | 39° NE | Good |
| Harrison, AR | 33 mi | 4° N | Good |
| Battlefield, MO | 33 mi | 149° SSE | Good |
| Seymour, MO | 35 mi | 208° SSW | Good |
| Bull Shoals, AR | 35 mi | 310° NW | Good |
| Berryville, AR | 37 mi | 50° NE | Good |
| Republic, MO | 37 mi | 141° SE | Good |
| Springfield, MO | 38 mi | 160° SSE | Good |
| Marionville, MO | 38 mi | 123° ESE | Good |
| Strafford, MO | 39 mi | 176° S | Good |
| Holiday Island, AR | 40 mi | 68° ENE | Good |
| Aurora, MO | 41 mi | 117° ESE | Good |
| Eureka Springs, AR | 43 mi | 61° ENE | Good |
| Gassville, AR | 43 mi | 313° NW | Good |
| Marshfield, MO | 45 mi | 191° S | Good |
| Cassville, MO | 45 mi | 87° E | Good |
| Mountain Home, AR | 45 mi | 304° NW | Good |
| Willard, MO | 46 mi | 154° SSE | Fair |
| Fair Grove, MO | 47 mi | 174° S | Fair |
| Mount Vernon, MO | 50 mi | 123° ESE | Fair |
| Monett, MO | 50 mi | 108° ESE | Fair |
| Ash Grove, MO | 51 mi | 145° SE | Fair |
| Mountain Grove, MO | 53 mi | 237° WSW | Fair |
| Huntsville, AR | 57 mi | 41° NE | Fair |
| Cabool, MO | 60 mi | 242° WSW | Fair |
| Prairie Creek, AR | 61 mi | 65° ENE | Fair |
| Pea Ridge, AR | 61 mi | 73° ENE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KWBM transmitter tower?
KWBM broadcasts from a tower at 36.7050, -93.0628, near Kissee Mills, MO. It is licensed to Harrison, Arkansas.
How far does KWBM broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 62 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 71 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KWBM with an antenna?
About 383,000 people live in the 53 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KWBM?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KWBM tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.