WNMU
Full power TV station · Marquette, Michigan
WNMU is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Marquette, Michigan. Its signal is estimated to reach about 19 cities and towns within 52 miles.
About WNMU
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 15.5 kW effective radiated power, WNMU runs more power than 8% 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 323 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 38% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 54 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 52 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 19 cities and towns in our guide with about 71,300 residents, as far as Marquette, MI (26 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Marquette, MI |
| Tower location | 46.35278, -87.85417 |
| Effective radiated power | 15.5 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 323 m (1,060 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 4318 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WNMU
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ishpeming, MI | 12 mi | 219° SW | Good |
| Ishpeming, MI | 13 mi | 224° SW | Good |
| Negaunee, MI | 15 mi | 229° SW | Fair |
| Gwinn, MI | 20 mi | 284° WNW | Fair |
| K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base, MI | 22 mi | 271° W | Fair |
| Trowbridge Park, MI | 24 mi | 235° SW | Fair |
| Marquette, MI | 26 mi | 239° WSW | Fair |
| Harvey, MI | 26 mi | 248° WSW | Fair |
| Crystal Falls, MI | 29 mi | 52° NE | Fair |
| Florence, WI | 35 mi | 32° NNE | Fair |
| Iron Mountain, MI | 38 mi | 15° NNE | Fair |
| Quinnesec, MI | 38 mi | 10° N | Fair |
| Norway, MI | 39 mi | 3° N | Fair |
| L'Anse, MI | 40 mi | 134° SE | Fair |
| Kingsford, MI | 40 mi | 15° NNE | Fair |
| Niagara, WI | 41 mi | 9° N | Fair |
| Stambaugh, Iron River, MI | 41 mi | 63° ENE | Fair |
| Iron River, MI | 42 mi | 64° ENE | Fair |
| Baraga, MI | 42 mi | 134° SE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WNMU transmitter tower?
WNMU broadcasts from a tower at 46.3528, -87.8542, near West Ishpeming, MI. It is licensed to Marquette, Michigan.
How far does WNMU broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 52 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 62 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WNMU with an antenna?
About 71,300 people live in the 19 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WNMU?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WNMU tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.