WZMQ (CBS) · Channel 19.2
Full power TV station · Marquette, Michigan
WZMQ is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with CBS on virtual channel 19.2, licensed to Marquette, Michigan. Its signal is estimated to reach about 12 cities and towns within 49 miles.
About WZMQ
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 120 kW effective radiated power, WZMQ runs more power than 40% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 174 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 6% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 41 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 49 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 12 cities and towns in our guide with about 50,800 residents, as far as Marquette, MI (12 miles).
The nearest other CBS station in our data is WFRV-TV in Green Bay, WI, 151 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
CBS is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local CBS affiliates carry the network's news, daytime and primetime schedule plus local news, and CBS is the over-the-air home of many NFL Sunday afternoon games.
Station facts
| Network | CBS |
| Virtual channel | 19.2 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Marquette, MI |
| Tower location | 46.50172, -87.64889 |
| Effective radiated power | 120 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 174 m (571 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 81448 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WZMQ
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishpeming, MI | 1.3 mi | 44° NE | Strong |
| Negaunee, MI | 1.8 mi | 276° W | Strong |
| West Ishpeming, MI | 2.8 mi | 63° ENE | Strong |
| Trowbridge Park, MI | 11 mi | 249° WSW | Good |
| Marquette, MI | 12 mi | 257° WSW | Good |
| Harvey, MI | 14 mi | 272° W | Good |
| K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base, MI | 16 mi | 311° NW | Good |
| Gwinn, MI | 18 mi | 327° NNW | Good |
| L'Anse, MI | 42 mi | 114° ESE | Fair |
| Crystal Falls, MI | 43 mi | 49° NE | Fair |
| Baraga, MI | 44 mi | 115° ESE | Fair |
| Munising, MI | 48 mi | 278° W | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WZMQ transmitter tower?
WZMQ broadcasts from a tower at 46.5017, -87.6489, near Ishpeming, MI. It is licensed to Marquette, Michigan.
What channel is WZMQ on?
WZMQ appears as virtual channel 19.2 (19.2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CBS.
How far does WZMQ broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 49 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 57 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WZMQ with an antenna?
About 50,800 people live in the 12 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WZMQ?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WZMQ tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.