WKMU
Full power TV station · Murray, Kentucky
WKMU is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Murray, Kentucky. Its signal is estimated to reach about 38 cities and towns within 47 miles.
About WKMU
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 32.7 kW effective radiated power, WKMU runs more power than 19% 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 200 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 9% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 44 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 47 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 38 cities and towns in our guide with about 164,000 residents, as far as Paducah, KY (27 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Murray, KY |
| Tower location | 36.69278, -88.53639 |
| Effective radiated power | 32.7 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 200 m (656 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 34174 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WKMU
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield, KY | 6.5 mi | 121° ESE | Good |
| Murray, KY | 14 mi | 295° WNW | Good |
| Benton, KY | 15 mi | 222° SW | Good |
| Reidland, KY | 22 mi | 181° S | Fair |
| Fulton, KY | 23 mi | 55° NE | Fair |
| South Fulton, TN | 23 mi | 55° NE | Fair |
| Farley, KY | 24 mi | 176° S | Fair |
| Hendron, KY | 24 mi | 168° SSE | Fair |
| Ledbetter, KY | 25 mi | 188° S | Fair |
| Massac, KY | 25 mi | 154° SSE | Fair |
| Clinton, KY | 25 mi | 86° E | Fair |
| Calvert City, KY | 26 mi | 204° SSW | Fair |
| Paducah, KY | 27 mi | 173° S | Fair |
| Bardwell, KY | 29 mi | 115° ESE | Fair |
| Dresden, TN | 29 mi | 19° NNE | Fair |
| Paris, TN | 29 mi | 337° NNW | Fair |
| Martin, TN | 30 mi | 36° NE | Fair |
| Smithland, KY | 32 mi | 193° SSW | Fair |
| Gleason, TN | 33 mi | 7° N | Fair |
| Metropolis, IL | 33 mi | 161° SSE | Fair |
| Union City, TN | 34 mi | 57° ENE | Fair |
| La Center, KY | 36 mi | 138° SE | Fair |
| Wickliffe, KY | 36 mi | 121° ESE | Fair |
| Hickman, KY | 37 mi | 77° ENE | Fair |
| Eddyville, KY | 37 mi | 222° SW | Fair |
| McKenzie, TN | 39 mi | 359° N | Fair |
| Greenfield, TN | 40 mi | 21° NNE | Fair |
| Cadiz, KY | 41 mi | 253° WSW | Fair |
| Englewood, TN | 41 mi | 57° ENE | Fair |
| Dover, TN | 41 mi | 290° WNW | Fair |
| Cairo, IL | 41 mi | 121° ESE | Fair |
| Troy, TN | 43 mi | 55° NE | Fair |
| Kenton, TN | 43 mi | 38° NE | Fair |
| Mound City, IL | 44 mi | 128° SE | Fair |
| Bradford, TN | 45 mi | 20° NNE | Fair |
| Princeton, KY | 46 mi | 232° SW | Fair |
| Rutherford, TN | 46 mi | 32° NNE | Fair |
| Golconda, IL | 47 mi | 183° S | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WKMU transmitter tower?
WKMU broadcasts from a tower at 36.6928, -88.5364, near Mayfield, KY. It is licensed to Murray, Kentucky.
How far does WKMU broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 47 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 55 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WKMU with an antenna?
About 164,000 people live in the 38 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WKMU?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WKMU tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.