WMAU-TV
Full power TV station · Bude, Mississippi
WMAU-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Bude, Mississippi. Its signal is estimated to reach about 58 cities and towns within 66 miles.
About WMAU-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 682 kW effective radiated power, WMAU-TV runs more power than 68% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 340 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 43% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 55 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 66 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 58 cities and towns in our guide with about 273,000 residents, as far as Hammond, LA (62 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Bude, MS |
| Tower location | 31.37306, -90.75111 |
| Effective radiated power | 682 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 340 m (1,116 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 43184 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WMAU-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit, MS | 18 mi | 290° WNW | Strong |
| McComb, MS | 20 mi | 297° WNW | Strong |
| Brookhaven, MS | 23 mi | 232° SW | Good |
| Magnolia, MS | 23 mi | 313° NW | Good |
| Centreville, MS | 27 mi | 44° NE | Good |
| Fayette, MS | 30 mi | 142° SE | Good |
| Wesson, MS | 31 mi | 223° SW | Good |
| Kentwood, LA | 33 mi | 335° NNW | Good |
| Clinton, LA | 38 mi | 24° NNE | Good |
| Hazlehurst, MS | 40 mi | 212° SSW | Good |
| Natchez, MS | 41 mi | 108° ESE | Good |
| Vidalia, LA | 42 mi | 108° ESE | Good |
| Minorca, LA | 45 mi | 108° ESE | Good |
| Holly Springs, MS | 46 mi | 275° W | Good |
| Jackson, LA | 46 mi | 37° NE | Good |
| Amite, LA | 47 mi | 342° NNW | Good |
| Crystal Springs, MS | 48 mi | 209° SSW | Good |
| Ferriday, LA | 51 mi | 110° ESE | Good |
| Franklinton, LA | 51 mi | 316° NW | Good |
| Independence, LA | 53 mi | 344° NNW | Good |
| Columbia, MS | 55 mi | 279° W | Good |
| Saint Francisville, LA | 55 mi | 42° NE | Good |
| Zachary, LA | 56 mi | 26° NNE | Good |
| Central, LA | 59 mi | 17° NNE | Fair |
| Natalbany, LA | 59 mi | 345° NNW | Fair |
| Baker, LA | 60 mi | 24° NNE | Fair |
| Livingston, LA | 60 mi | 360° N | Fair |
| Greenwood, LA | 61 mi | 20° NNE | Fair |
| Brownsfield, LA | 61 mi | 21° NNE | Fair |
| Walker, LA | 62 mi | 6° N | Fair |
| New Roads, LA | 62 mi | 41° NE | Fair |
| Hammond, LA | 62 mi | 344° NNW | Fair |
| Denham Springs, LA | 62 mi | 11° NNE | Fair |
| Byram, MS | 63 mi | 208° SSW | Fair |
| Monticello, LA | 64 mi | 16° NNE | Fair |
| Merrydale, LA | 64 mi | 19° NNE | Fair |
| Raymond, MS | 64 mi | 198° SSW | Fair |
| Florence, MS | 65 mi | 214° SW | Fair |
| Jonesville, LA | 65 mi | 105° ESE | Fair |
| Mendenhall, MS | 66 mi | 232° SW | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WMAU-TV transmitter tower?
WMAU-TV broadcasts from a tower at 31.3731, -90.7511, near Bude, MS. It is licensed to Bude, Mississippi.
How far does WMAU-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 66 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 75 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WMAU-TV with an antenna?
About 273,000 people live in the 58 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WMAU-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WMAU-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.