WGBC (Fox) · Channel 30
Full power TV station · Meridian, Mississippi
WGBC is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 30, licensed to Meridian, Mississippi. Its signal is estimated to reach about 28 cities and towns within 54 miles.
About WGBC
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 828 kW effective radiated power, WGBC runs more power than 75% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 165 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 6% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 41 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 54 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 28 cities and towns in our guide with about 125,000 residents, as far as Meridian, MS (2.6 miles).
WGBC shares its transmitter site with WMDN (CBS), WTOK-TV (CW) and WOOK-LD. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WCBI-TV in Columbus, 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 | 30 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Meridian, MS |
| Tower location | 32.32778, -88.69194 |
| Effective radiated power | 828 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 165 m (542 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 24314 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WGBC
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian, MS | 2.6 mi | 165° SSE | Strong |
| Marion, MS | 6.7 mi | 203° SSW | Strong |
| Nellieburg, MS | 7.4 mi | 138° SE | Strong |
| Stonewall, MS | 15 mi | 24° NNE | Strong |
| Collinsville, MS | 15 mi | 143° SE | Strong |
| Meridian Station, MS | 16 mi | 196° SSW | Strong |
| Quitman, MS | 20 mi | 6° N | Strong |
| Decatur, MS | 25 mi | 107° ESE | Good |
| York, AL | 26 mi | 245° WSW | Good |
| Newton, MS | 28 mi | 89° E | Good |
| Union, MS | 30 mi | 124° SE | Good |
| De Kalb, MS | 30 mi | 185° S | Good |
| Butler, AL | 32 mi | 301° WNW | Good |
| Livingston, AL | 34 mi | 239° WSW | Good |
| Conehatta, MS | 36 mi | 104° ESE | Good |
| Philadelphia, MS | 39 mi | 141° SE | Good |
| Coldwater, MS | 41 mi | 131° SE | Good |
| Bay Springs, MS | 42 mi | 55° NE | Good |
| Sharon, MS | 44 mi | 33° NNE | Good |
| Pearl River, MS | 44 mi | 135° SE | Good |
| Waynesboro, MS | 45 mi | 357° N | Good |
| Forest, MS | 46 mi | 93° E | Fair |
| Walnut Grove, MS | 48 mi | 112° ESE | Fair |
| Hillsboro, MS | 49 mi | 101° E | Fair |
| Laurel, MS | 51 mi | 30° NNE | Fair |
| Demopolis, AL | 52 mi | 255° WSW | Fair |
| Linden, AL | 52 mi | 272° W | Fair |
| Raleigh, MS | 53 mi | 67° ENE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WGBC transmitter tower?
WGBC broadcasts from a tower at 32.3278, -88.6919, near Meridian, MS. It is licensed to Meridian, Mississippi.
What channel is WGBC on?
WGBC appears as virtual channel 30 (30.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WGBC broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 54 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 62 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WGBC with an antenna?
About 125,000 people live in the 28 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WGBC?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WGBC tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.