TV channels & antenna towers in Clarksdale, Mississippi

Clarksdale has 16 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC and ION. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPRQ-LD, 1.9 miles to the SE.

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16TV transmitters within 70 miles

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1.9 mito the closest tower

16,847population

Network channels in Clarksdale

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
IONWFXWION	15.2	38 mi	192° SSW	Good	Greenville, MS
CBSWXVT-LDCBS	17	38 mi	192° SSW	Weak	Cleveland, MS
ABCWABG-TVABC	6	57 mi	178° S	Good	Greenwood, MS
NBCWNBD-LDNBC	33	57 mi	178° S	Poor	Greenwood, MS

Over-the-air TV in Clarksdale

With roughly 16,800 residents, Clarksdale is a town in Mississippi. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 16 licensed TV transmitters: 4 full-power, 1 Class A and 11 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

3 of them are within 25 miles of Clarksdale, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 9 are more than 45 miles out. Two of the 4 network stations in range are licensed to Greenwood, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Greenwood's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 6 (WABG-TV), CBS on channel 17 (WXVT-LD), NBC on channel 33 (WNBD-LD) and ION on channel 15.2 (WFXW). No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WHBQ-TV in Memphis, TN, 79 miles to the northeast. 2 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Clarksdale

Point your antenna S, at about 178°. The main network towers for Clarksdale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Clarksdale, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Clarksdale

The farthest main network tower for Clarksdale is WABG-TV (ABC), 57 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Clarksdale

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WPRQ-LDLow power	1.9 mi	142° SE	Good	Clarksdale, MS
W34ER-DLow power	12 mi	252° WSW	Fair	Memphis, TN
W20DW-DLow power	24 mi	353° N	Fair	Clarksdale, MS
WPYM-LDLow power	32 mi	311° NW	Weak	Little Rock, AR
WHCQ-LDLow power	34 mi	196° SSW	Weak	Cleveland, MS
WMAV-TVFull power	50 mi	83° E	Good	Oxford, MS
WMEL-CDClass A	55 mi	146° SE	Poor	Grenada-Greenwood, MS
WMAO-TVFull power	57 mi	178° S	Fair	Greenwood, MS
WEBU-LDLow power	60 mi	80° E	Poor	Oxford, MS
W19EF-DLow power	60 mi	205° SSW	Poor	Greenville, MS
WPED-LDLow power	68 mi	36° NE	Poor	Memphis, TN
WMPJ-LDLow power	68 mi	78° ENE	Poor	Oxford, MS

How Clarksdale compares with the rest of Mississippi

With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Clarksdale ranks 156th of 217 places in Mississippi: fewer than the typical Mississippi town (9). Its nearest major network tower is 38 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.

44% of Mississippi's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Clarksdale: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 178° S, the direction of WABG-TV (ABC), 57 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 7 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Clarksdale, MS?

ABC is on channel 6 from WABG-TV, broadcasting from 57 miles S of Clarksdale. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Clarksdale, MS?

CBS is on channel 17 from WXVT-LD, broadcasting from 38 miles SSW of Clarksdale. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Clarksdale, MS?

NBC is on channel 33 from WNBD-LD, broadcasting from 57 miles S of Clarksdale. Estimated signal: very weak.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Clarksdale?

16 transmitters within 70 miles of Clarksdale; around 7 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Clarksdale?

Point your antenna S, at about 178°. The main network towers for Clarksdale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Clarksdale?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Clarksdale?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Clarksdale?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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More: all TV stations in Mississippi · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Clarksdale; signal estimates ignore terrain.