TV channels & antenna towers in Derma, Mississippi

Derma has 21 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, Fox and CW. About 6 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WLOV-TV (CW), 12 miles to the ESE.

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21TV transmitters within 70 miles

3networks over the air

12 mito the closest tower

1,006population

Network channels in Derma

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWLOV-TVCW	27	12 mi	110° ESE	Strong	West Point, MS
ABCWTVAABC	9.2	12 mi	110° ESE	Good	Tupelo, MS
FOXWCBI-TVFox	4.2	24 mi	107° ESE	Good	Columbus, MS

Over-the-air TV in Derma

With roughly 1,010 residents, Derma is a small community in Mississippi. Our map shows 21 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 7 full-power, 4 Class A and 10 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 6 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

4 of them are within 25 miles of Derma, 9 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 8 are more than 45 miles out.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 9.2 (WTVA), Fox on channel 4.2 (WCBI-TV) and CW on channel 27 (WLOV-TV). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WREG-TV in Memphis, TN, 97 miles to the north. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WMC-TV in Memphis, TN, 97 miles to the north. 4 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 Derma

Point your antenna ESE, at about 109°. The main network towers for Derma sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WLOV-TV and WTVA, transmit from the same tower site about 12 miles east of Derma (110° ESE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 3 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Derma at fair strength or better, all arrive from the east, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Derma

The farthest main network tower for Derma is WCBI-TV (Fox), 24 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WLOV-TV is only 12 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Derma

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WEPHFull power	12 mi	110° ESE	Strong	Tupelo, MS
WMAB-TVFull power	36 mi	167° SSE	Fair	Mississippi State, MS
WEBU-LDLow power	37 mi	337° NNW	Weak	Oxford, MS
W25AD-DLow power	38 mi	110° ESE	Weak	Columbus, MS
W05BV-DLow power	38 mi	135° SE	Poor	Starkville, MS
W22EP-DLow power	38 mi	135° SE	Poor	Starkville, MS
WMPJ-LDLow power	38 mi	350° N	Poor	Oxford, MS
WMAV-TVFull power	39 mi	321° NW	Good	Oxford, MS
W21EC-DLow power	40 mi	47° NE	Poor	Tupelo, MS
W14EQ-DLow power	42 mi	60° ENE	Poor	Tupelo, MS
WMEL-CDClass A	48 mi	243° WSW	Poor	Grenada-Greenwood, MS
WHBH-CDClass A	49 mi	50° NE	Poor	Booneville, MS
W30ES-DLow power	55 mi	112° ESE	Poor	Columbus, MS
W03BP-DLow power	55 mi	117° ESE	Poor	Starkville, MS
W24EP-DClass A	60 mi	76° ENE	Poor	Fulton, MS
WMAE-TVFull power	64 mi	28° NNE	Poor	Booneville, MS
WBII-CDClass A	68 mi	5° N	Poor	Holly Springs, MS
WUDX-LDLow power	69 mi	115° ESE	Poor	Tuscaloosa, AL

How Derma compares with the rest of Mississippi

With 6 stations at fair strength or better, Derma ranks 176th of 217 places in Mississippi: fewer than the typical Mississippi town (9). Its nearest major network tower is 12 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.

21% of Mississippi's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Oxford, 38 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Derma: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 107° ESE, the direction of WCBI-TV (Fox), 24 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 6 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 Derma, MS?

ABC is on channel 9.2 from WTVA, broadcasting from 12 miles ESE of Derma. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Derma, MS?

Fox is on channel 4.2 from WCBI-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles ESE of Derma. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Derma, MS?

CW is on channel 27 from WLOV-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles ESE of Derma. Estimated signal: strong.

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

21 transmitters within 70 miles of Derma; around 6 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Derma?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 109°. The main network towers for Derma sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Derma?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Derma?

WLOV-TV is only 12 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Derma?

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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