WOBC-CD
Class A TV station · Battle Creek, Michigan
WOBC-CD is a class a over-the-air TV station, licensed to Battle Creek, Michigan. Its signal is estimated to reach about 11 cities and towns within 8.0 miles.
About WOBC-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 8.0 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 5 cities and towns in our guide with about 63,400 residents, as far as Battle Creek, MI (2.1 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Class A (DCA) |
| City of license | Battle Creek, MI |
| Tower location | 42.28797, -85.16508 |
| Effective radiated power | 0.37 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 67001 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WOBC-CD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek, MI | 2.1 mi | 162° SSE | Fair |
| Brownlee Park, MI | 2.4 mi | 208° SSW | Fair |
| Lakeview, MI | 2.5 mi | 107° ESE | Fair |
| Springfield, MI | 4.6 mi | 125° SE | Fair |
| Level Park-Oak Park, MI | 7.4 mi | 135° SE | Fair |
| Marshall, MI | 10 mi | 276° W | Weak |
| Galesburg, MI | 13 mi | 90° E | Weak |
| Bellevue, MI | 13 mi | 215° SW | Weak |
| South Gull Lake, MI | 14 mi | 120° ESE | Weak |
| Athens, MI | 14 mi | 14° NNE | Weak |
| Union City, MI | 15 mi | 354° N | Weak |
Other network stations nearby
- WLLAMeTV · 64.2
- WOTVCW · 41.2
- WZPX-TVION · 43
- WSYM-TVFox · 47
- WWMTCBS · 3
- WILX-TVNBC · 10
- WOOD-TVNBC · 8
- WXMIFox · 17
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WOBC-CD transmitter tower?
WOBC-CD broadcasts from a tower at 42.2880, -85.1651, near Battle Creek, MI. It is licensed to Battle Creek, Michigan.
How far does WOBC-CD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 8.0 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 32 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WOBC-CD with an antenna?
About 63,400 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 WOBC-CD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WOBC-CD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.