WMFD-TV
Full power TV station · Mansfield, Ohio
WMFD-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Mansfield, Ohio. Its signal is estimated to reach about 57 cities and towns within 43 miles.
About WMFD-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 16.4 kW effective radiated power, WMFD-TV runs more power than 9% 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 180 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 7% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 42 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 43 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 57 cities and towns in our guide with about 391,000 residents, as far as Delaware, OH (40 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Mansfield, OH |
| Tower location | 40.76389, -82.61778 |
| Effective radiated power | 16.4 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 180 m (591 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 41893 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WMFD-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario, OH | 1.5 mi | 282° WNW | Strong |
| Mansfield, OH | 5.4 mi | 274° W | Good |
| Lexington, OH | 6.2 mi | 343° NNW | Good |
| Crestline, OH | 6.4 mi | 105° ESE | Good |
| Lincoln Heights, OH | 7.0 mi | 266° W | Good |
| Shelby, OH | 8.4 mi | 164° SSE | Good |
| Galion, OH | 9.2 mi | 77° ENE | Good |
| Ashland, OH | 17 mi | 245° WSW | Fair |
| Mount Gilead, OH | 18 mi | 36° NE | Fair |
| Bucyrus, OH | 19 mi | 99° E | Fair |
| Fredericktown, OH | 20 mi | 348° NNW | Fair |
| Willard, OH | 21 mi | 164° SSE | Fair |
| Loudonville, OH | 22 mi | 294° WNW | Fair |
| New London, OH | 25 mi | 207° SSW | Fair |
| Apple Valley, OH | 26 mi | 328° NNW | Fair |
| Mount Vernon, OH | 27 mi | 345° NNW | Fair |
| Gambier, OH | 29 mi | 337° NNW | Fair |
| Marion, OH | 29 mi | 65° ENE | Fair |
| Centerburg, OH | 32 mi | 7° N | Fair |
| Norwalk, OH | 33 mi | 180° S | Fair |
| Wellington, OH | 35 mi | 217° SW | Fair |
| Upper Sandusky, OH | 35 mi | 97° E | Fair |
| Wooster, OH | 36 mi | 266° W | Fair |
| Camden, OH | 37 mi | 207° SSW | Fair |
| Lodi, OH | 37 mi | 240° WSW | Fair |
| Bellevue, OH | 37 mi | 162° SSE | Fair |
| Utica, OH | 38 mi | 347° NNW | Fair |
| Tiffin, OH | 38 mi | 129° SE | Fair |
| Sunbury, OH | 38 mi | 19° NNE | Fair |
| Mount Carmel, OH | 39 mi | 155° SSE | Fair |
| Millersburg, OH | 39 mi | 292° WNW | Fair |
| Delaware, OH | 40 mi | 36° NE | Fair |
| Creston, OH | 41 mi | 248° WSW | Fair |
| Clyde, OH | 42 mi | 153° SSE | Fair |
| Lagrange, OH | 42 mi | 219° SW | Fair |
| Carey, OH | 42 mi | 108° ESE | Fair |
| Oberlin, OH | 42 mi | 210° SSW | Fair |
| Johnstown, OH | 42 mi | 5° N | Fair |
| Richwood, OH | 43 mi | 57° ENE | Fair |
| Seville, OH | 43 mi | 247° WSW | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WMFD-TV transmitter tower?
WMFD-TV broadcasts from a tower at 40.7639, -82.6178, near Ontario, OH. It is licensed to Mansfield, Ohio.
How far does WMFD-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 43 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 52 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WMFD-TV with an antenna?
About 391,000 people live in the 57 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WMFD-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WMFD-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.