TV channels & antenna towers in Coldwater, Mississippi

Coldwater has 30 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPED-LD, 22 miles to the NNE.

30TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
22 mito the closest tower
1,603population

Network channels in Coldwater

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWMC-TVNBC5 33 mi9° N GoodMemphis, TN
TLMWTME-LDTelemundo14 34 mi13° NNE WeakMemphis, TN
FOXWHBQ-TVFox13 34 mi13° NNE FairMemphis, TN
CBSWREG-TVCBS3 35 mi14° NNE GoodMemphis, TN
IONWPXX-TVION50 37 mi14° NNE GoodMemphis, TN
ABCWATN-TVABC24 42 mi16° NNE GoodMemphis, TN
TBNWBUY-TVTrinity40 42 mi16° NNE GoodHolly Springs, MS
CWWLMTCW30 42 mi16° NNE GoodMemphis, TN

Over-the-air TV in Coldwater

Coldwater, Mississippi has a population of about 1,600. Our map shows 30 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 12 full-power, 2 Class A and 16 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Coldwater, 23 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 6 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to Memphis, TN, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Memphis's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 24 (WATN-TV), CBS on channel 3 (WREG-TV), NBC on channel 5 (WMC-TV), Fox on channel 13 (WHBQ-TV), CW on channel 30 (WLMT), ION on channel 50 (WPXX-TV), Telemundo on channel 14 (WTME-LD) and Trinity on channel 40 (WBUY-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (weak signal). 5 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 Coldwater

Point your antenna NNE, at about 13°. The main network towers for Coldwater sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WATN-TV, WBUY-TV and WLMT, transmit from the same tower site about 42 miles north of Coldwater (16° NNE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Coldwater at fair strength or better, all arrive from the north, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Coldwater

The farthest main network tower for Coldwater is WATN-TV (ABC), 42 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Coldwater

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WPED-LDLow power22 mi 18° NNEFairMemphis, TN
WMAV-TVFull power32 mi 151° SSEGoodOxford, MS
WKNOFull power33 mi 15° NNEGoodMemphis, TN
WDNM-LDLow power34 mi 13° NNEWeakMemphis, TN
WEBU-LDLow power34 mi 133° SEWeakOxford, MS
WFBI-LDLow power37 mi 14° NNEWeakSouth East Memphis, TN
WPGF-LDLow power37 mi 14° NNEPoorMemphis, TN
WTWVFull power37 mi 14° NNEGoodMemphis, TN
WWTWFull power37 mi 14° NNEGoodSenatobia, MS
WWWN-LDLow power37 mi 14° NNEWeakMemphis, TN
W20DW-DLow power38 mi 255° WSWWeakClarksdale, MS
WMPJ-LDLow power38 mi 121° ESEPoorOxford, MS
W15EA-DClass A42 mi 16° NNEWeakMemphis, TN
WQEK-LDLow power42 mi 16° NNEPoorMemphis, TN
KPMF-LDLow power42 mi 16° NNEPoorMemphis, TN
WQEO-LDLow power42 mi 16° NNEPoorMemphis, TN
WBII-CDClass A47 mi 77° ENEPoorHolly Springs, MS
WPRQ-LDLow power48 mi 223° SWPoorClarksdale, MS
W34ER-DLow power59 mi 230° SWPoorMemphis, TN
WPYM-LDLow power59 mi 257° WSWPoorLittle Rock, AR
W12DR-DLow power67 mi 36° NEPoorJackson, TN
WMAE-TVFull power70 mi 91° EPoorBooneville, MS

How Coldwater compares with the rest of Mississippi

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Coldwater ranks 43rd of 217 places in Mississippi: more than the typical Mississippi town (9). Its nearest major network tower is 33 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.

35% of Mississippi's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Horn Lake, 19 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Coldwater: step by step

  1. Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
  2. Point it toward 16° NNE, the direction of WATN-TV (ABC), 42 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 12 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Coldwater, MS?

ABC is on channel 24 from WATN-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles NNE of Coldwater. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Coldwater, MS?

CBS is on channel 3 from WREG-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles NNE of Coldwater. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Coldwater, MS?

NBC is on channel 5 from WMC-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles N of Coldwater. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Coldwater, MS?

Fox is on channel 13 from WHBQ-TV, broadcasting from 34 miles NNE of Coldwater. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Coldwater, MS?

CW is on channel 30 from WLMT, broadcasting from 42 miles NNE of Coldwater. Estimated signal: good.

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

30 transmitters within 70 miles of Coldwater; around 12 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Coldwater?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 13°. The main network towers for Coldwater sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Coldwater?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Coldwater?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Coldwater?

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 Coldwater; signal estimates ignore terrain.