WMCF-TV (Trinity) · Channel 45
Full power TV station · Montgomery, Alabama
WMCF-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Trinity on virtual channel 45, licensed to Montgomery, Alabama. Its signal is estimated to reach about 36 cities and towns within 50 miles.
About WMCF-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 725 kW effective radiated power, WMCF-TV runs more power than 70% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 130 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 3% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 37 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 50 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 36 cities and towns in our guide with about 462,000 residents, as far as Auburn, AL (44 miles).
WMCF-TV shares its transmitter site with W30EL-D, W32FJ-D and WFRZ-LD. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Trinity station in our data is WTJP-TV in Gadsden, AL, 99 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) is a Christian religious broadcaster with a large network of owned stations and translators.
Station facts
| Network | Trinity |
| Virtual channel | 45 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Montgomery, AL |
| Tower location | 32.40361, -86.19694 |
| Effective radiated power | 725 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 130 m (427 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 60829 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WMCF-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge, AL | 6.2 mi | 183° S | Strong |
| Montgomery, AL | 6.5 mi | 67° ENE | Strong |
| Emerald Mountain, AL | 6.7 mi | 243° WSW | Strong |
| Wetumpka, AL | 9.7 mi | 175° S | Strong |
| Pike Road, AL | 9.9 mi | 326° NNW | Strong |
| Coosada, AL | 10 mi | 130° SE | Strong |
| Millbrook, AL | 11 mi | 119° ESE | Strong |
| Elmore, AL | 12 mi | 144° SE | Strong |
| Prattville, AL | 16 mi | 105° ESE | Strong |
| Holtville, AL | 18 mi | 155° SSE | Strong |
| Deatsville, AL | 18 mi | 141° SE | Strong |
| Eclectic, AL | 19 mi | 211° SSW | Strong |
| Tallassee, AL | 20 mi | 243° WSW | Strong |
| Pine Level, AL | 20 mi | 128° SE | Strong |
| Marbury, AL | 26 mi | 142° SE | Good |
| Hayneville, AL | 27 mi | 56° NE | Good |
| Tuskegee, AL | 30 mi | 267° W | Good |
| Taylor, AL | 30 mi | 4° N | Good |
| Union Springs, AL | 33 mi | 303° WNW | Good |
| Rockford, AL | 34 mi | 178° S | Good |
| Fort Deposit, AL | 37 mi | 38° NE | Good |
| Inverness, AL | 38 mi | 316° NW | Good |
| Dadeville, AL | 39 mi | 221° SW | Good |
| Clanton, AL | 39 mi | 140° SE | Good |
| Alexander City, AL | 40 mi | 201° SSW | Good |
| Troy, AL | 43 mi | 342° NNW | Fair |
| Auburn, AL | 44 mi | 251° WSW | Fair |
| Goodwater, AL | 46 mi | 190° S | Fair |
| Thorsby, AL | 47 mi | 139° SE | Fair |
| Valley Grande, AL | 47 mi | 99° E | Fair |
| Greenville, AL | 47 mi | 32° NNE | Fair |
| Stewartville, AL | 47 mi | 177° S | Fair |
| Selmont-West Selmont, AL | 47 mi | 88° E | Fair |
| Luverne, AL | 48 mi | 5° N | Fair |
| Selma, AL | 48 mi | 90° E | Fair |
| Jemison, AL | 50 mi | 140° SE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WMCF-TV transmitter tower?
WMCF-TV broadcasts from a tower at 32.4036, -86.1969, near Blue Ridge, AL. It is licensed to Montgomery, Alabama.
What channel is WMCF-TV on?
WMCF-TV appears as virtual channel 45 (45.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Trinity.
How far does WMCF-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 50 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 58 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WMCF-TV with an antenna?
About 462,000 people live in the 36 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WMCF-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WMCF-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.