WCMW
Full power TV station · Manistee, Michigan
WCMW is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Manistee, Michigan. Its signal is estimated to reach about 9 cities and towns within 43 miles.
About WCMW
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 68.3 kW effective radiated power, WCMW runs more power than 33% 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 134 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 3% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 37 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 43 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 9 cities and towns in our guide with about 24,600 residents.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Manistee, MI |
| Tower location | 44.06583, -86.33286 |
| Effective radiated power | 68.3 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 134 m (440 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 9913 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WCMW
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottville, MI | 8.1 mi | 341° NNW | Good |
| Ludington, MI | 9.7 mi | 38° NE | Good |
| Manistee, MI | 12 mi | 182° S | Good |
| Hart, MI | 25 mi | 3° N | Good |
| Baldwin, MI | 26 mi | 296° WNW | Good |
| Shelby, MI | 32 mi | 3° N | Fair |
| Frankfort, MI | 40 mi | 187° S | Fair |
| Beulah, MI | 41 mi | 197° SSW | Fair |
| Reed City, MI | 43 mi | 288° WNW | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WCMW transmitter tower?
WCMW broadcasts from a tower at 44.0658, -86.3329, near Scottville, MI. It is licensed to Manistee, Michigan.
How far does WCMW broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 43 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 52 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WCMW with an antenna?
About 24,600 people live in the 9 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WCMW?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WCMW tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.