KWCM-TV
Full power TV station · Appleton, Minnesota
KWCM-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Appleton, Minnesota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 28 cities and towns within 61 miles.
About KWCM-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 50 kW effective radiated power, KWCM-TV runs more power than 27% 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 381 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 52% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 58 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 61 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 28 cities and towns in our guide with about 114,000 residents, as far as Watertown, SD (57 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Appleton, MN |
| Tower location | 45.16750, -96.00083 |
| Effective radiated power | 50 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 381 m (1,250 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 71549 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KWCM-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton, MN | 2.2 mi | 156° SSE | Strong |
| Madison, MN | 14 mi | 41° NE | Good |
| Dawson, MN | 16 mi | 9° N | Good |
| Montevideo, MN | 21 mi | 318° NW | Good |
| Benson, MN | 22 mi | 242° WSW | Good |
| Ortonville, MN | 24 mi | 114° ESE | Fair |
| Morris, MN | 29 mi | 188° S | Fair |
| Milbank, SD | 31 mi | 96° E | Fair |
| Granite Falls, MN | 33 mi | 318° NW | Fair |
| Clara City, MN | 34 mi | 296° WNW | Fair |
| Canby, MN | 34 mi | 23° NNE | Fair |
| Starbuck, MN | 38 mi | 217° SW | Fair |
| Cottonwood, MN | 42 mi | 338° NNW | Fair |
| Minneota, MN | 42 mi | 359° N | Fair |
| Clear Lake, SD | 44 mi | 49° NE | Fair |
| Glenwood, MN | 45 mi | 222° SW | Fair |
| Renville, MN | 47 mi | 304° NW | Fair |
| Willmar, MN | 47 mi | 274° W | Fair |
| Ivanhoe, MN | 50 mi | 14° NNE | Fair |
| Wheaton, MN | 50 mi | 151° SSE | Fair |
| Marshall, MN | 51 mi | 348° NNW | Fair |
| Spicer, MN | 52 mi | 265° W | Fair |
| New London, MN | 52 mi | 260° W | Fair |
| Olivia, MN | 56 mi | 299° WNW | Fair |
| Elbow Lake, MN | 57 mi | 181° S | Fair |
| Watertown, SD | 57 mi | 71° ENE | Fair |
| Alexandria, MN | 58 mi | 212° SSW | Fair |
| Atwater, MN | 60 mi | 272° W | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KWCM-TV transmitter tower?
KWCM-TV broadcasts from a tower at 45.1675, -96.0008, near Appleton, MN. It is licensed to Appleton, Minnesota.
How far does KWCM-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 61 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 69 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KWCM-TV with an antenna?
About 114,000 people live in the 28 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KWCM-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KWCM-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.