WKMA-TV
Full power TV station · Madisonville, Kentucky
WKMA-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Madisonville, Kentucky. Its signal is estimated to reach about 49 cities and towns within 56 miles.
About WKMA-TV
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 36.7 kW effective radiated power, WKMA-TV runs more power than 22% 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 316 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 35% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 53 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 56 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 49 cities and towns in our guide with about 546,000 residents, as far as Evansville, IN (54 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Madisonville, KY |
| Tower location | 37.18917, -87.51361 |
| Effective radiated power | 36.7 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 316 m (1,037 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 34212 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WKMA-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nortonville, KY | 3.4 mi | 268° W | Strong |
| Earlington, KY | 5.9 mi | 181° S | Good |
| Madisonville, KY | 9.6 mi | 185° S | Good |
| Dawson Springs, KY | 10.0 mi | 81° E | Good |
| Greenville, KY | 18 mi | 268° W | Good |
| Morehead, KY | 19 mi | 253° WSW | Good |
| Providence, KY | 20 mi | 136° SE | Good |
| Princeton, KY | 21 mi | 75° ENE | Fair |
| Hopkinsville, KY | 22 mi | 357° N | Fair |
| Central City, KY | 23 mi | 251° WSW | Fair |
| Cadiz, KY | 29 mi | 38° NE | Fair |
| Sebree, KY | 29 mi | 178° S | Fair |
| Livermore, KY | 30 mi | 225° SW | Fair |
| Eddyville, KY | 32 mi | 78° ENE | Fair |
| Marion, KY | 33 mi | 107° ESE | Fair |
| Elkton, KY | 33 mi | 323° NW | Fair |
| Sturgis, KY | 36 mi | 134° SE | Fair |
| Oak Grove, KY | 36 mi | 354° N | Fair |
| Fort Campbell North, KY | 37 mi | 355° N | Fair |
| Hartford, KY | 38 mi | 242° WSW | Fair |
| Beaver Dam, KY | 38 mi | 247° WSW | Fair |
| Breckinridge Center, KY | 39 mi | 151° SSE | Fair |
| Morganfield, KY | 41 mi | 147° SSE | Fair |
| Russellville, KY | 42 mi | 305° NW | Fair |
| Guthrie, KY | 42 mi | 333° NNW | Fair |
| Oak Grove, KY | 43 mi | 256° WSW | Fair |
| Henderson, KY | 45 mi | 175° S | Fair |
| Morgantown, KY | 46 mi | 267° W | Fair |
| Owensboro, KY | 46 mi | 209° SSW | Fair |
| Clarksville, TN | 46 mi | 349° N | Fair |
| Calvert City, KY | 47 mi | 77° ENE | Fair |
| Auburn, KY | 50 mi | 297° WNW | Fair |
| Benton, KY | 52 mi | 63° ENE | Fair |
| Dover, TN | 52 mi | 20° NNE | Fair |
| Knottsville, KY | 52 mi | 220° SW | Fair |
| Newburgh, IN | 53 mi | 187° S | Fair |
| Ledbetter, KY | 54 mi | 79° E | Fair |
| Rockport, IN | 54 mi | 208° SSW | Fair |
| Evansville, IN | 54 mi | 178° S | Fair |
| Mount Vernon, IN | 55 mi | 158° SSE | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WKMA-TV transmitter tower?
WKMA-TV broadcasts from a tower at 37.1892, -87.5136, near Nortonville, KY. It is licensed to Madisonville, Kentucky.
How far does WKMA-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 56 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 64 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WKMA-TV with an antenna?
About 546,000 people live in the 49 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WKMA-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WKMA-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.