WMAB-TV
Full power TV station · Mississippi State, Mississippi
WMAB-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Mississippi State, Mississippi. Its signal is estimated to reach about 12 cities and towns within 36 miles.
About WMAB-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 7.6 kW effective radiated power, WMAB-TV runs more power than 4% 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 351 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 46% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 56 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 36 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 12 cities and towns in our guide with about 63,200 residents, as far as Starkville, MS (20 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Mississippi State, MS |
| Tower location | 33.35389, -89.15000 |
| Effective radiated power | 7.6 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 351 m (1,150 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 43192 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WMAB-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ackerman, MS | 3.3 mi | 24° NNE | Good |
| Eupora, MS | 15 mi | 152° SSE | Fair |
| Louisville, MS | 17 mi | 341° NNW | Fair |
| Walthall, MS | 19 mi | 157° SSE | Fair |
| Starkville, MS | 20 mi | 251° WSW | Fair |
| Kosciusko, MS | 33 mi | 51° NE | Fair |
| West Point, MS | 34 mi | 239° WSW | Fair |
| Brooksville, MS | 34 mi | 284° WNW | Fair |
| Winona, MS | 34 mi | 105° ESE | Fair |
| Derma, MS | 36 mi | 167° SSE | Fair |
| Calhoun City, MS | 36 mi | 165° SSE | Fair |
| Vardaman, MS | 36 mi | 177° S | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WMAB-TV transmitter tower?
WMAB-TV broadcasts from a tower at 33.3539, -89.1500, near Ackerman, MS. It is licensed to Mississippi State, Mississippi.
How far does WMAB-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 36 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 61 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WMAB-TV with an antenna?
About 63,200 people live in the 12 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WMAB-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WMAB-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.