WPMC-CD
Class A TV station · Mappsville, Virginia
WPMC-CD is a class a over-the-air TV station, licensed to Mappsville, Virginia. Its signal is estimated to reach about 5 cities and towns within 3.9 miles.
About WPMC-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 3.9 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 0 cities and towns in our guide.
WPMC-CD shares its transmitter site with W18EG-D and W25AA-D. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Class A (DCA) |
| City of license | Mappsville, VA |
| Tower location | 37.84242, -75.57114 |
| Effective radiated power | 0.09 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 71125 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WPMC-CD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wattsville, VA | 7.4 mi | 212° SSW | Weak |
| Accomac, VA | 9.9 mi | 31° NNE | Weak |
| Chincoteague, VA | 12 mi | 239° WSW | Weak |
| Captains Cove, VA | 13 mi | 218° SW | Weak |
| Onancock, VA | 13 mi | 47° NE | Weak |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WPMC-CD transmitter tower?
WPMC-CD broadcasts from a tower at 37.8424, -75.5711, near Wattsville, VA. It is licensed to Mappsville, Virginia.
How far does WPMC-CD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 3.9 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 16 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
Which way do I point my antenna for WPMC-CD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WPMC-CD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.