WCBI-TV (Fox) · Channel 4.2
Full power TV station · Columbus, Mississippi
WCBI-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 4.2, licensed to Columbus, Mississippi. Its signal is estimated to reach about 71 cities and towns within 79 miles.
About WCBI-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 599 kW effective radiated power, WCBI-TV runs more power than 65% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 584 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 84% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 70 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 79 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 71 cities and towns in our guide with about 340,000 residents, as far as Oxford, MS (56 miles).
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WGBC in Meridian, MS, 99 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 4.2 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Columbus, MS |
| Tower location | 33.75167, -88.87778 |
| Effective radiated power | 599 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 584 m (1,916 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 12477 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WCBI-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, MS | 12 mi | 145° SE | Strong |
| West Point, MS | 16 mi | 307° NW | Strong |
| Okolona, MS | 19 mi | 202° SSW | Strong |
| Aberdeen, MS | 20 mi | 255° WSW | Strong |
| Starkville, MS | 21 mi | 351° N | Good |
| Eupora, MS | 27 mi | 57° ENE | Good |
| Amory, MS | 28 mi | 234° SW | Good |
| Columbus, MS | 31 mi | 304° NW | Good |
| Verona, MS | 32 mi | 197° SSW | Good |
| Pontotoc, MS | 35 mi | 169° SSE | Good |
| Tupelo, MS | 36 mi | 196° SSW | Good |
| New Hope, MS | 37 mi | 302° WNW | Good |
| Louisville, MS | 45 mi | 13° NNE | Good |
| Saltillo, MS | 45 mi | 195° SSW | Good |
| Fulton, MS | 45 mi | 217° SW | Good |
| Macon, MS | 48 mi | 338° NNW | Good |
| Guntown, MS | 49 mi | 195° SSW | Good |
| Water Valley, MS | 51 mi | 122° ESE | Good |
| New Albany, MS | 52 mi | 172° S | Good |
| Winona, MS | 52 mi | 69° ENE | Good |
| Grenada, MS | 53 mi | 91° E | Good |
| Baldwyn, MS | 54 mi | 195° SSW | Good |
| Oxford, MS | 56 mi | 139° SE | Good |
| University, MS | 56 mi | 139° SE | Good |
| Guin, AL | 57 mi | 255° WSW | Good |
| Hamilton, AL | 58 mi | 242° WSW | Good |
| Aliceville, AL | 60 mi | 316° NW | Good |
| Fayette, AL | 60 mi | 275° W | Good |
| Winfield, AL | 62 mi | 259° W | Good |
| Kosciusko, MS | 63 mi | 40° NE | Good |
| Red Bay, AL | 64 mi | 222° SW | Good |
| Booneville, MS | 65 mi | 196° SSW | Good |
| Ripley, MS | 68 mi | 176° S | Good |
| Philadelphia, MS | 69 mi | 11° NNE | Good |
| Pearl River, MS | 70 mi | 17° NNE | Good |
| Charleston, MS | 70 mi | 104° ESE | Good |
| Batesville, MS | 72 mi | 122° ESE | Fair |
| Durant, MS | 73 mi | 50° NE | Fair |
| Greenwood, MS | 77 mi | 77° ENE | Fair |
| Holly Springs, MS | 77 mi | 155° SSE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WCBI-TV transmitter tower?
WCBI-TV broadcasts from a tower at 33.7517, -88.8778, near Houston, MS. It is licensed to Columbus, Mississippi.
What channel is WCBI-TV on?
WCBI-TV appears as virtual channel 4.2 (4.2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WCBI-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 79 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 88 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WCBI-TV with an antenna?
About 340,000 people live in the 71 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WCBI-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WCBI-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.