WTBL-LD (MeTV) · Channel 51.1
Low power TV station · Biloxi, Mississippi
WTBL-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with MeTV on virtual channel 51.1, licensed to Biloxi, Mississippi. Its signal is estimated to reach about 21 cities and towns within 26 miles.
About WTBL-LD
Low-power (LPTV) stations serve a local area at reduced power. They have secondary status, which means they must not interfere with full-power stations and can be displaced by them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 26 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 21 cities and towns in our guide with about 323,000 residents, as far as Biloxi, MS (6.9 miles).
The nearest other MeTV station in our data is WBXH-CD in Baton Rouge, LA, 130 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
MeTV (Memorable Entertainment Television) is a free over-the-air network of classic TV series from the 1950s through the 1990s. It is often carried on a subchannel of a local station.
Station facts
| Network | MeTV |
| Virtual channel | 51.1 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Biloxi, MS |
| Tower location | 30.39353, -89.00031 |
| Effective radiated power | 4 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 67989 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WTBL-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Gulfport, MS | 5.6 mi | 97° E | Good |
| Gulfport, MS | 5.8 mi | 72° ENE | Good |
| Biloxi, MS | 6.9 mi | 269° W | Fair |
| D'Iberville, MS | 6.9 mi | 251° WSW | Fair |
| Saint Martin, MS | 8.5 mi | 249° WSW | Fair |
| Long Beach, MS | 9.6 mi | 72° ENE | Fair |
| Gulf Hills, MS | 9.8 mi | 255° WSW | Fair |
| Lyman, MS | 10 mi | 133° SE | Fair |
| Ocean Springs, MS | 10 mi | 263° W | Fair |
| Latimer, MS | 13 mi | 219° SW | Fair |
| Gulf Park Estates, MS | 14 mi | 271° W | Fair |
| Pass Christian, MS | 16 mi | 70° ENE | Fair |
| De Lisle, MS | 16 mi | 86° E | Fair |
| Saucier, MS | 19 mi | 154° SSE | Fair |
| Bay Saint Louis, MS | 21 mi | 73° ENE | Fair |
| Vancleave, MS | 21 mi | 241° WSW | Fair |
| Diamondhead, MS | 22 mi | 90° E | Fair |
| Hickory Hills, MS | 22 mi | 259° WSW | Fair |
| Gautier, MS | 23 mi | 271° W | Fair |
| Waveland, MS | 24 mi | 72° ENE | Fair |
| Kiln, MS | 26 mi | 92° E | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WTBL-LD transmitter tower?
WTBL-LD broadcasts from a tower at 30.3935, -89.0003, near West Gulfport, MS. It is licensed to Biloxi, Mississippi.
What channel is WTBL-LD on?
WTBL-LD appears as virtual channel 51.1 (51.1.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying MeTV.
How far does WTBL-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 26 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 35 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WTBL-LD with an antenna?
About 323,000 people live in the 21 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WTBL-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WTBL-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.