WKMG-LD (CBS) · Channel 6
Translator TV station · Ocala, Florida
WKMG-LD is a translator over-the-air TV station affiliated with CBS on virtual channel 6, licensed to Ocala, Florida. Its signal is estimated to reach about 11 cities and towns within 28 miles.
About WKMG-LD
Translator stations rebroadcast another station's signal on a different channel to fill gaps the main tower cannot reach, such as valleys and remote towns.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 28 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 11 cities and towns in our guide with about 159,000 residents, as far as The Villages, FL (24 miles).
The nearest other CBS station in our data is WJAX-TV in Jacksonville, FL, 76 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
CBS is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local CBS affiliates carry the network's news, daytime and primetime schedule plus local news, and CBS is the over-the-air home of many NFL Sunday afternoon games.
Station facts
| Network | CBS |
| Virtual channel | 6 |
| Station type | Translator (LPT) |
| City of license | Ocala, FL |
| Tower location | 29.26833, -82.08056 |
| Effective radiated power | 4.9 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 74118 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WKMG-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Springs, FL | 3.8 mi | 339° NNW | Good |
| Ocala, FL | 6.7 mi | 33° NNE | Good |
| Citra, FL | 10 mi | 170° S | Fair |
| Silver Springs Shores, FL | 12 mi | 342° NNW | Fair |
| Belleview, FL | 15 mi | 356° N | Fair |
| Hawthorne, FL | 22 mi | 179° S | Fair |
| Williston, FL | 24 mi | 110° ESE | Fair |
| The Villages, FL | 24 mi | 343° NNW | Fair |
| Lady Lake, FL | 26 mi | 339° NNW | Fair |
| Interlachen, FL | 27 mi | 205° SSW | Fair |
| Dunnellon, FL | 27 mi | 56° ENE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WKMG-LD transmitter tower?
WKMG-LD broadcasts from a tower at 29.2683, -82.0806, near Silver Springs, FL. It is licensed to Ocala, Florida.
What channel is WKMG-LD on?
WKMG-LD appears as virtual channel 6 (6.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CBS.
How far does WKMG-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 28 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 35 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WKMG-LD with an antenna?
About 159,000 people live in the 11 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WKMG-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WKMG-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.