WDBD (Fox) · Channel 40
Full power TV station · Jackson, Mississippi
WDBD is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 40, licensed to Jackson, Mississippi. Its signal is estimated to reach about 80 cities and towns within 80 miles.
About WDBD
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 675 kW effective radiated power, WDBD runs more power than 68% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 598 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 86% 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 80 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 80 cities and towns in our guide with about 578,000 residents, as far as Vicksburg, MS (30 miles).
WDBD shares its transmitter site with WLBT (NBC) and WLOO. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WNTZ-TV in Natchez, MS, 86 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 | 40 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Jackson, MS |
| Tower location | 32.21386, -90.38236 |
| Effective radiated power | 675 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 598 m (1,962 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 71326 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WDBD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byram, MS | 8.4 mi | 287° WNW | Strong |
| Clinton, MS | 9.5 mi | 202° SSW | Strong |
| Jackson, MS | 13 mi | 243° WSW | Strong |
| Richland, MS | 13 mi | 262° W | Strong |
| Pearl, MS | 15 mi | 254° WSW | Strong |
| Florence, MS | 15 mi | 286° WNW | Strong |
| Flowood, MS | 16 mi | 245° WSW | Strong |
| Crystal Springs, MS | 16 mi | 355° N | Strong |
| Lynchburg, MS | 18 mi | 148° SSE | Strong |
| Ridgeland, MS | 21 mi | 225° SW | Strong |
| Madison, MS | 23 mi | 222° SW | Good |
| Brandon, MS | 24 mi | 260° W | Good |
| Hazlehurst, MS | 24 mi | 2° N | Good |
| Beechwood, MS | 27 mi | 107° ESE | Good |
| Vicksburg, MS | 30 mi | 108° ESE | Good |
| Canton, MS | 34 mi | 216° SW | Good |
| Mendenhall, MS | 35 mi | 300° WNW | Good |
| Morton, MS | 44 mi | 257° WSW | Good |
| Brookhaven, MS | 44 mi | 4° N | Good |
| Yazoo City, MS | 44 mi | 178° S | Good |
| Magee, MS | 45 mi | 302° WNW | Good |
| Tallulah, LA | 49 mi | 106° ESE | Good |
| Forest, MS | 54 mi | 259° W | Good |
| Carthage, MS | 61 mi | 234° SW | Good |
| Lake Providence, LA | 61 mi | 131° SE | Good |
| Collins, MS | 62 mi | 309° NW | Good |
| Monticello, LA | 65 mi | 114° ESE | Good |
| Holly Springs, MS | 66 mi | 339° NNW | Good |
| Durant, MS | 67 mi | 207° SSW | Good |
| Delhi, LA | 67 mi | 104° ESE | Good |
| McComb, MS | 67 mi | 4° N | Good |
| Hollandale, MS | 71 mi | 157° SSE | Good |
| Newton, MS | 72 mi | 264° W | Fair |
| Columbia, MS | 74 mi | 334° NNW | Fair |
| Kosciusko, MS | 74 mi | 219° SW | Fair |
| Natchez, MS | 75 mi | 53° NE | Fair |
| Vidalia, LA | 76 mi | 54° NE | Fair |
| Pearl River, MS | 78 mi | 240° WSW | Fair |
| Winnsboro, LA | 78 mi | 87° E | Fair |
| Ferriday, LA | 80 mi | 59° ENE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WDBD transmitter tower?
WDBD broadcasts from a tower at 32.2139, -90.3824, near Raymond, MS. It is licensed to Jackson, Mississippi.
What channel is WDBD on?
WDBD appears as virtual channel 40 (40.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WDBD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 80 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 89 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WDBD with an antenna?
About 578,000 people live in the 80 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WDBD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WDBD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.