WTWV
Full power TV station · Memphis, Tennessee
WTWV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Memphis, Tennessee. Its signal is estimated to reach about 67 cities and towns within 62 miles.
About WTWV
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 1,000 kW effective radiated power, WTWV runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 261 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 19% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 49 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 62 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 67 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,880,000 residents, as far as Oxford, MS (61 miles).
WTWV shares its transmitter site with WFBI-LD, WPGF-LD, WWTW, WWWN-LD and WPXX-TV (ION). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Memphis, TN |
| Tower location | 35.20953, -89.81706 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 261 m (856 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 81692 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WTWV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett, TN | 3.2 mi | 84° E | Strong |
| Lakeland, TN | 4.6 mi | 251° WSW | Strong |
| Germantown, TN | 8.5 mi | 357° N | Strong |
| Millington, TN | 10 mi | 154° SSE | Strong |
| Arlington, TN | 11 mi | 236° SW | Strong |
| Hickory Withe, TN | 13 mi | 260° W | Strong |
| Memphis, TN | 14 mi | 72° ENE | Strong |
| Collierville, TN | 14 mi | 323° NW | Strong |
| New South Memphis, TN | 16 mi | 58° ENE | Strong |
| Atoka, TN | 16 mi | 188° S | Strong |
| Munford, TN | 17 mi | 180° S | Strong |
| Oakland, TN | 17 mi | 266° W | Strong |
| Olive Branch, MS | 17 mi | 2° N | Strong |
| Southaven, MS | 19 mi | 36° NE | Strong |
| Brighton, TN | 20 mi | 195° SSW | Strong |
| West Memphis, AR | 21 mi | 78° ENE | Strong |
| Marion, AR | 21 mi | 91° E | Strong |
| Horn Lake, MS | 21 mi | 35° NE | Strong |
| Covington, TN | 26 mi | 201° SSW | Good |
| Somerville, TN | 26 mi | 265° W | Good |
| Hernando, MS | 28 mi | 21° NNE | Good |
| Osceola, AR | 35 mi | 166° SSE | Good |
| Holly Springs, MS | 37 mi | 326° NW | Good |
| Whiteville, TN | 39 mi | 258° WSW | Good |
| Ripley, TN | 40 mi | 204° SSW | Good |
| Marked Tree, AR | 41 mi | 123° ESE | Good |
| Brownsville, TN | 41 mi | 230° SW | Good |
| Senatobia, MS | 42 mi | 12° NNE | Good |
| Central, TN | 44 mi | 201° SSW | Good |
| Bolivar, TN | 47 mi | 266° W | Good |
| Blytheville, AR | 50 mi | 173° S | Good |
| Manila, AR | 50 mi | 157° SSE | Good |
| Trumann, AR | 50 mi | 129° SE | Good |
| Gosnell, AR | 53 mi | 170° S | Good |
| Wynne, AR | 55 mi | 91° E | Fair |
| Forrest City, AR | 57 mi | 76° ENE | Fair |
| Ripley, MS | 59 mi | 304° NW | Fair |
| University, MS | 61 mi | 344° NNW | Fair |
| Oxford, MS | 61 mi | 344° NNW | Fair |
| Marianna, AR | 61 mi | 60° ENE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WPXX-TVION · 50
- WREG-TVCBS · 3
- WTME-LDTelemundo · 14
- WHBQ-TVFox · 13
- WMC-TVNBC · 5
- WATN-TVABC · 24
- WBUY-TVTrinity · 40
- WLMTCW · 30
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WTWV transmitter tower?
WTWV broadcasts from a tower at 35.2095, -89.8171, near Bartlett, TN. It is licensed to Memphis, Tennessee.
How far does WTWV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 62 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 70 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WTWV with an antenna?
About 1,880,000 people live in the 67 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WTWV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WTWV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.