WMAV-TV
Full power TV station · Oxford, Mississippi
WMAV-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Oxford, Mississippi. Its signal is estimated to reach about 72 cities and towns within 68 miles.
About WMAV-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 272.5 kW effective radiated power, WMAV-TV runs more power than 50% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 426 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 60% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 61 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 68 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 72 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,880,000 residents, as far as West Memphis, AR (65 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Oxford, MS |
| Tower location | 34.29111, -89.70583 |
| Effective radiated power | 272.5 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 426 m (1,399 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 43193 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WMAV-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Valley, MS | 11 mi | 336° NNW | Strong |
| University, MS | 12 mi | 243° WSW | Strong |
| Oxford, MS | 12 mi | 244° WSW | Strong |
| Batesville, MS | 14 mi | 96° E | Good |
| Senatobia, MS | 27 mi | 146° SSE | Good |
| Holly Springs, MS | 36 mi | 204° SSW | Good |
| Grenada, MS | 37 mi | 9° N | Good |
| Hernando, MS | 40 mi | 156° SSE | Good |
| Pontotoc, MS | 40 mi | 274° W | Good |
| New Albany, MS | 42 mi | 251° WSW | Good |
| Tutwiler, MS | 46 mi | 65° ENE | Good |
| Olive Branch, MS | 47 mi | 171° S | Good |
| Houston, MS | 49 mi | 304° NW | Good |
| Horn Lake, MS | 50 mi | 158° SSE | Good |
| Clarksdale, MS | 50 mi | 83° E | Good |
| Southaven, MS | 51 mi | 160° SSE | Good |
| Lynchburg, MS | 51 mi | 154° SSE | Good |
| Collierville, TN | 52 mi | 183° S | Good |
| Ripley, MS | 53 mi | 235° SW | Good |
| Helena-West Helena, AR | 53 mi | 108° ESE | Good |
| Helena, AR | 53 mi | 108° ESE | Good |
| Germantown, TN | 55 mi | 174° S | Fair |
| Winona, MS | 56 mi | 1° N | Fair |
| West Helena, AR | 56 mi | 108° ESE | Fair |
| Verona, MS | 57 mi | 277° W | Fair |
| Tupelo, MS | 57 mi | 273° W | Fair |
| Okolona, MS | 58 mi | 290° WNW | Fair |
| New South Memphis, TN | 58 mi | 160° SSE | Fair |
| Saltillo, MS | 59 mi | 265° W | Fair |
| Greenwood, MS | 60 mi | 27° NNE | Fair |
| Guntown, MS | 61 mi | 260° W | Fair |
| Ruleville, MS | 62 mi | 51° NE | Fair |
| Memphis, TN | 62 mi | 162° SSE | Fair |
| Baldwyn, MS | 63 mi | 256° WSW | Fair |
| Bartlett, TN | 64 mi | 171° S | Fair |
| Lakeland, TN | 65 mi | 178° S | Fair |
| West Memphis, AR | 65 mi | 155° SSE | Fair |
| Shelby, MS | 65 mi | 69° ENE | Fair |
| Oakland, TN | 66 mi | 190° S | Fair |
| Hickory Withe, TN | 66 mi | 186° S | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WMAV-TV transmitter tower?
WMAV-TV broadcasts from a tower at 34.2911, -89.7058, near Water Valley, MS. It is licensed to Oxford, Mississippi.
How far does WMAV-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 68 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 77 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WMAV-TV with an antenna?
About 1,880,000 people live in the 72 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WMAV-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WMAV-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.