WHLT (CW) · Channel 22.2
Full power TV station · Hattiesburg, Mississippi
WHLT is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with CW on virtual channel 22.2, licensed to Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Its signal is estimated to reach about 37 cities and towns within 61 miles.
About WHLT
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 1,000 kW effective radiated power, WHLT runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 243 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 16% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 48 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 61 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 37 cities and towns in our guide with about 182,000 residents, as far as Hattiesburg, MS (6.2 miles).
The nearest other CW station in our data is WXXV-TV in Gulfport, MS, 47 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
The CW is a commercial broadcast network carrying entertainment series and a growing slate of sports. In smaller markets it often runs as a subchannel of another station rather than its own transmitter.
Station facts
| Network | CW |
| Virtual channel | 22.2 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Hattiesburg, MS |
| Tower location | 31.40539, -89.23744 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 243 m (797 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 48668 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WHLT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petal, MS | 4.3 mi | 18° NNE | Strong |
| Glendale, MS | 4.9 mi | 55° NE | Strong |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 6.2 mi | 30° NNE | Strong |
| Rawls Springs, MS | 8.1 mi | 78° ENE | Strong |
| Arnold Line, MS | 9.4 mi | 59° ENE | Strong |
| West Hattiesburg, MS | 10 mi | 54° NE | Strong |
| Ellisville, MS | 14 mi | 190° S | Strong |
| Richton, MS | 18 mi | 283° WNW | Strong |
| Sumrall, MS | 18 mi | 93° E | Strong |
| New Augusta, MS | 18 mi | 320° NW | Strong |
| Purvis, MS | 21 mi | 29° NNE | Strong |
| Laurel, MS | 21 mi | 198° SSW | Strong |
| Collins, MS | 25 mi | 131° SE | Strong |
| Sharon, MS | 28 mi | 197° SSW | Good |
| Lumberton, MS | 31 mi | 24° NNE | Good |
| Taylorsville, MS | 31 mi | 159° SSE | Good |
| Columbia, MS | 37 mi | 73° ENE | Good |
| Wiggins, MS | 38 mi | 351° N | Good |
| Prentiss, MS | 39 mi | 110° ESE | Good |
| Waynesboro, MS | 39 mi | 242° WSW | Good |
| Bay Springs, MS | 40 mi | 176° S | Good |
| Poplarville, MS | 43 mi | 24° NNE | Good |
| Magee, MS | 44 mi | 138° SE | Good |
| Leakesville, MS | 44 mi | 293° WNW | Good |
| Holly Springs, MS | 44 mi | 82° E | Good |
| Belmont, MS | 46 mi | 256° WSW | Good |
| Raleigh, MS | 47 mi | 159° SSE | Good |
| Lucedale, MS | 51 mi | 311° NW | Good |
| Monticello, MS | 52 mi | 101° E | Fair |
| Quitman, MS | 53 mi | 214° SW | Fair |
| Mendenhall, MS | 53 mi | 136° SE | Fair |
| Saucier, MS | 54 mi | 354° N | Fair |
| Bogalusa, LA | 56 mi | 40° NE | Fair |
| Stonewall, MS | 57 mi | 208° SSW | Fair |
| Tylertown, MS | 57 mi | 69° ENE | Fair |
| Chatom, AL | 58 mi | 266° W | Fair |
| Carriere, MS | 60 mi | 24° NNE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WHLT transmitter tower?
WHLT broadcasts from a tower at 31.4054, -89.2374, near Petal, MS. It is licensed to Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
What channel is WHLT on?
WHLT appears as virtual channel 22.2 (22.2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CW.
How far does WHLT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 61 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 69 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WHLT with an antenna?
About 182,000 people live in the 37 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WHLT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WHLT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.