WKMR
Full power TV station · Morehead, Kentucky
WKMR is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Morehead, Kentucky. Its signal is estimated to reach about 70 cities and towns within 56 miles.
About WKMR
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 60.5 kW effective radiated power, WKMR runs more power than 32% 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 297 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 27% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 52 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 70 cities and towns in our guide with about 860,000 residents, as far as Huntington, WV (55 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Morehead, KY |
| Tower location | 38.17722, -83.40472 |
| Effective radiated power | 60.5 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 297 m (975 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 34202 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WKMR
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead, KY | 1.6 mi | 107° ESE | Strong |
| West Liberty, KY | 19 mi | 336° NNW | Good |
| Flemingsburg, KY | 25 mi | 133° SE | Good |
| Grayson, KY | 27 mi | 247° WSW | Fair |
| Mount Sterling, KY | 30 mi | 74° ENE | Fair |
| Stanton, KY | 34 mi | 47° NE | Fair |
| Salyersville, KY | 35 mi | 328° NNW | Fair |
| Carlisle, KY | 35 mi | 105° ESE | Fair |
| Maysville, KY | 37 mi | 150° SSE | Fair |
| Manchester, OH | 37 mi | 163° SSE | Fair |
| Paintsville, KY | 41 mi | 308° NW | Fair |
| Meads, KY | 41 mi | 247° WSW | Fair |
| Jackson, KY | 43 mi | 358° N | Fair |
| Ironville, KY | 43 mi | 244° WSW | Fair |
| West Union, OH | 43 mi | 170° S | Fair |
| Louisa, KY | 44 mi | 276° W | Fair |
| Winchester, KY | 44 mi | 73° ENE | Fair |
| Portsmouth, OH | 44 mi | 210° SSW | Fair |
| Flatwoods, KY | 44 mi | 238° WSW | Fair |
| Raceland, KY | 44 mi | 236° SW | Fair |
| Russell, KY | 45 mi | 239° WSW | Fair |
| West Portsmouth, OH | 45 mi | 207° SSW | Fair |
| Westwood, KY | 45 mi | 242° WSW | Fair |
| Irvine, KY | 45 mi | 43° NE | Fair |
| Paris, KY | 46 mi | 93° E | Fair |
| Ironton, OH | 46 mi | 238° WSW | Fair |
| Catlettsburg, KY | 46 mi | 250° WSW | Fair |
| Ashland, KY | 46 mi | 244° WSW | Fair |
| Coal Grove, OH | 47 mi | 241° WSW | Fair |
| New Boston, OH | 47 mi | 213° SSW | Fair |
| Kenova, WV | 47 mi | 251° WSW | Fair |
| South Point, OH | 47 mi | 250° WSW | Fair |
| Rosemount, OH | 48 mi | 209° SSW | Fair |
| Wheelersburg, OH | 48 mi | 218° SW | Fair |
| Prestonsburg, KY | 49 mi | 316° NW | Fair |
| Burlington, OH | 50 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
| Cynthiana, KY | 50 mi | 107° ESE | Fair |
| Lucasville, OH | 53 mi | 205° SSW | Fair |
| Georgetown, OH | 55 mi | 150° SSE | Fair |
| Huntington, WV | 55 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WKMR transmitter tower?
WKMR broadcasts from a tower at 38.1772, -83.4047, near Morehead, KY. It is licensed to Morehead, Kentucky.
How far does WKMR 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 WKMR with an antenna?
About 860,000 people live in the 70 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WKMR?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WKMR tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.