WCMV
Full power TV station · Cadillac, Michigan
WCMV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Cadillac, Michigan. Its signal is estimated to reach about 39 cities and towns within 69 miles.
About WCMV
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 576 kW effective radiated power, WCMV runs more power than 64% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 393 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 55% 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 69 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 39 cities and towns in our guide with about 106,000 residents.
WCMV shares its transmitter site with WPBN-TV (ABC) and WGTU (ABC). 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 | Cadillac, MI |
| Tower location | 44.74806, -85.06889 |
| Effective radiated power | 576 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 393 m (1,289 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 9922 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WCMV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalkaska, MI | 5.3 mi | 80° E | Strong |
| Mancelona, MI | 11 mi | 182° S | Strong |
| Rapid City, MI | 12 mi | 120° ESE | Strong |
| Bellaire, MI | 17 mi | 156° SSE | Strong |
| Grayling, MI | 18 mi | 289° WNW | Strong |
| Elk Rapids, MI | 20 mi | 121° ESE | Strong |
| Kingsley, MI | 26 mi | 64° ENE | Good |
| Traverse City, MI | 27 mi | 92° E | Good |
| Gaylord, MI | 27 mi | 225° SW | Good |
| Greilickville, MI | 28 mi | 95° E | Good |
| Manton, MI | 28 mi | 35° NE | Good |
| East Jordan, MI | 28 mi | 175° S | Good |
| Roscommon, MI | 29 mi | 307° NW | Good |
| Lake City, MI | 29 mi | 14° NNE | Good |
| Boyne City, MI | 32 mi | 185° S | Good |
| Houghton Lake, MI | 33 mi | 334° NNW | Good |
| Prudenville, MI | 37 mi | 327° NNW | Good |
| Cadillac, MI | 38 mi | 25° NNE | Good |
| Lewiston, MI | 39 mi | 256° WSW | Good |
| Leland, MI | 39 mi | 119° ESE | Good |
| Charlevoix, MI | 40 mi | 167° SSE | Good |
| Saint Helen, MI | 42 mi | 310° NW | Good |
| Bay Harbor, MI | 43 mi | 179° S | Good |
| Petoskey, MI | 44 mi | 187° S | Good |
| Mio, MI | 47 mi | 278° W | Good |
| Harbor Springs, MI | 47 mi | 185° S | Good |
| Atlanta, MI | 49 mi | 249° WSW | Good |
| Beulah, MI | 51 mi | 81° E | Good |
| Indian River, MI | 51 mi | 206° SSW | Good |
| Harrison, MI | 52 mi | 345° NNW | Good |
| West Branch, MI | 52 mi | 309° NW | Good |
| Frankfort, MI | 58 mi | 82° E | Good |
| Evart, MI | 59 mi | 9° N | Good |
| Gladwin, MI | 60 mi | 332° NNW | Fair |
| Reed City, MI | 64 mi | 20° NNE | Fair |
| Skidway Lake, MI | 64 mi | 308° NW | Fair |
| Clare, MI | 66 mi | 347° NNW | Fair |
| Beaverton, MI | 66 mi | 334° NNW | Fair |
| Cheboygan, MI | 69 mi | 205° SSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WCMV transmitter tower?
WCMV broadcasts from a tower at 44.7481, -85.0689, near Kalkaska, MI. It is licensed to Cadillac, Michigan.
How far does WCMV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 69 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 77 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WCMV with an antenna?
About 106,000 people live in the 39 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WCMV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WCMV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.