WMEL-CD
Class A TV station · Grenada-Greenwood, Mississippi
WMEL-CD is a class a over-the-air TV station, licensed to Grenada-Greenwood, Mississippi. Its signal is estimated to reach about 5 cities and towns within 20 miles.
About WMEL-CD
Class A stations are low-power stations that gained protected status under the Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1999. They cover a smaller area than a full-power station, but other stations may not interfere with them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 20 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 5 cities and towns in our guide with about 23,200 residents.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Class A (DCA) |
| City of license | Grenada-Greenwood, MS |
| Tower location | 33.53917, -90.03556 |
| Effective radiated power | 2.34 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 16828 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WMEL-CD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton, MS | 7.0 mi | 288° WNW | Fair |
| Greenwood, MS | 8.4 mi | 79° E | Fair |
| Itta Bena, MS | 17 mi | 79° E | Fair |
| Winona, MS | 18 mi | 283° WNW | Fair |
| Duck Hill, MS | 20 mi | 251° WSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WMEL-CD transmitter tower?
WMEL-CD broadcasts from a tower at 33.5392, -90.0356, near Carrollton, MS. It is licensed to Grenada-Greenwood, Mississippi.
How far does WMEL-CD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 20 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 38 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WMEL-CD with an antenna?
About 23,200 people live in the 5 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WMEL-CD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WMEL-CD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.