WWMB
Full power TV station · Florence, South Carolina
WWMB is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Florence, South Carolina. Its signal is estimated to reach about 118 cities and towns within 79 miles.
About WWMB
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 655 kW effective radiated power, WWMB runs more power than 67% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 581 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 84% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 69 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 79 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 118 cities and towns in our guide with about 928,000 residents, as far as Sanford, NC (77 miles).
WWMB shares its transmitter site with WPDE-TV (CW) and WBTW (CBS). 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 | Florence, SC |
| Tower location | 34.36750, -79.33000 |
| Effective radiated power | 655 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 581 m (1,906 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 3133 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WWMB
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon, SC | 4.1 mi | 145° SE | Strong |
| Marion, SC | 14 mi | 17° NNE | Strong |
| Lumberton, NC | 25 mi | 226° SW | Good |
| Red Hill, SC | 26 mi | 351° N | Good |
| Bennettsville, SC | 27 mi | 130° SE | Good |
| Florence, SC | 27 mi | 64° ENE | Good |
| Laurinburg, NC | 29 mi | 165° SSE | Good |
| Darlington, SC | 32 mi | 81° E | Good |
| Whiteville, NC | 36 mi | 273° W | Good |
| Cheraw, SC | 39 mi | 126° SE | Good |
| Conway, SC | 40 mi | 336° NNW | Good |
| Hamlet, NC | 41 mi | 150° SSE | Good |
| Red Hill, SC | 42 mi | 335° NNW | Good |
| Lake City, SC | 42 mi | 35° NE | Good |
| Hartsville, SC | 42 mi | 90° E | Good |
| Rockingham, NC | 47 mi | 147° SSE | Good |
| Hope Mills, NC | 47 mi | 208° SSW | Good |
| Socastee, SC | 51 mi | 338° NNW | Good |
| Aberdeen, NC | 53 mi | 174° S | Good |
| North Myrtle Beach, SC | 53 mi | 316° NW | Good |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 53 mi | 332° NNW | Good |
| Little River, SC | 53 mi | 310° NW | Good |
| Fayetteville, NC | 54 mi | 209° SSW | Good |
| Southern Pines, NC | 56 mi | 176° S | Good |
| Fort Bragg, NC | 56 mi | 199° SSW | Good |
| Garden City, SC | 57 mi | 341° NNW | Good |
| Pinehurst, NC | 58 mi | 172° S | Good |
| Murrells Inlet, SC | 59 mi | 344° NNW | Good |
| Spring Lake, NC | 59 mi | 200° SSW | Good |
| Sumter, SC | 66 mi | 62° ENE | Good |
| Georgetown, SC | 68 mi | 358° N | Good |
| Clinton, NC | 72 mi | 233° SW | Fair |
| Camden, SC | 73 mi | 83° E | Fair |
| Oak Island, NC | 74 mi | 295° WNW | Fair |
| Leland, NC | 74 mi | 276° W | Fair |
| Boiling Spring Lakes, NC | 76 mi | 288° WNW | Fair |
| Long Beach, NC | 76 mi | 295° WNW | Fair |
| Dunn, NC | 77 mi | 212° SSW | Fair |
| Sanford, NC | 77 mi | 186° S | Fair |
| Lugoff, SC | 78 mi | 83° E | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WWMB transmitter tower?
WWMB broadcasts from a tower at 34.3675, -79.3300, near Dillon, SC. It is licensed to Florence, South Carolina.
How far does WWMB broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 79 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 88 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WWMB with an antenna?
About 928,000 people live in the 118 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WWMB?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WWMB tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.