WBIF
Full power TV station · Marianna, Florida
WBIF is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Marianna, Florida. Its signal is estimated to reach about 38 cities and towns within 52 miles.
About WBIF
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, WBIF 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 254 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 17% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 48 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 52 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 38 cities and towns in our guide with about 206,000 residents, as far as Panama City, FL (24 miles).
WBIF shares its transmitter site with W34FF-D and W17EM-D. 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 | Marianna, FL |
| Tower location | 30.43333, -85.41417 |
| Effective radiated power | 50 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 254 m (833 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 81594 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WBIF
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown, FL | 5.0 mi | 17° NNE | Strong |
| Lynn Haven, FL | 19 mi | 47° NE | Good |
| Hiland Park, FL | 20 mi | 38° NE | Good |
| Callaway, FL | 21 mi | 26° NNE | Good |
| Blountstown, FL | 22 mi | 268° W | Good |
| Cedar Grove, FL | 22 mi | 35° NE | Good |
| Springfield, FL | 23 mi | 31° NNE | Good |
| Pretty Bayou, FL | 23 mi | 46° NE | Fair |
| Parker, FL | 24 mi | 28° NNE | Fair |
| Panama City, FL | 24 mi | 38° NE | Fair |
| Chipley, FL | 25 mi | 163° SSE | Fair |
| Wewahitchka, FL | 26 mi | 330° NNW | Fair |
| Bristol, FL | 26 mi | 270° W | Fair |
| Marianna, FL | 26 mi | 205° SSW | Fair |
| Tyndall Air Force Base, FL | 27 mi | 26° NNE | Fair |
| Upper Grand Lagoon, FL | 27 mi | 46° NE | Fair |
| Lower Grand Lagoon, FL | 28 mi | 45° NE | Fair |
| Panama City Beach, FL | 29 mi | 53° NE | Fair |
| Bonifay, FL | 29 mi | 147° SSE | Fair |
| Laguna Beach, FL | 33 mi | 66° ENE | Fair |
| Mexico Beach, FL | 34 mi | 1° N | Fair |
| Sneads, FL | 35 mi | 237° WSW | Fair |
| Graceville, FL | 37 mi | 170° S | Fair |
| Chattahoochee, FL | 39 mi | 241° WSW | Fair |
| Malone, FL | 39 mi | 203° SSW | Fair |
| Cottonwood, AL | 43 mi | 189° S | Fair |
| Freeport, FL | 43 mi | 96° E | Fair |
| Port Saint Joe, FL | 43 mi | 351° N | Fair |
| Seaside, FL | 44 mi | 80° E | Fair |
| DeFuniak Springs, FL | 46 mi | 115° ESE | Fair |
| Gretna, FL | 47 mi | 254° WSW | Fair |
| Rehobeth, AL | 48 mi | 177° S | Fair |
| Slocomb, AL | 48 mi | 167° SSE | Fair |
| Malvern, AL | 49 mi | 173° S | Fair |
| Hartford, AL | 49 mi | 160° SSE | Fair |
| Geneva, AL | 49 mi | 147° SSE | Fair |
| Quincy, FL | 51 mi | 258° WSW | Fair |
| Taylor, AL | 51 mi | 176° S | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WBIF transmitter tower?
WBIF broadcasts from a tower at 30.4333, -85.4142, near Youngstown, FL. It is licensed to Marianna, Florida.
How far does WBIF broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 52 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 61 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WBIF with an antenna?
About 206,000 people live in the 38 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WBIF?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WBIF tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.