TV channels & antenna towers in Durant, Mississippi

Durant has 21 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 WMEL-CD, 34 miles to the NNW.

Open Durant in the live finder

21TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

34 mito the closest tower

2,486population

Network channels in Durant

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWABG-TVABC	6	45 mi	298° WNW	Good	Greenwood, MS
NBCWNBD-LDNBC	33	45 mi	298° WNW	Poor	Greenwood, MS
ABCWAPTABC	16	61 mi	205° SSW	Fair	Jackson, MS
CBSWXVT-LDCBS	17	63 mi	310° NW	Poor	Cleveland, MS
IONWFXWION	15.2	63 mi	310° NW	Weak	Greenville, MS
CWWJTVCW	12.2	66 mi	209° SSW	Fair	Jackson, MS
CWWLOV-TVCW	27	67 mi	41° NE	Fair	West Point, MS
ABCWTVAABC	9.2	67 mi	41° NE	Fair	Tupelo, MS
NBCWLBTNBC	3	67 mi	207° SSW	Good	Jackson, MS
FOXWDBDFox	40	67 mi	207° SSW	Good	Jackson, MS
TBNWRBJ-TVTrinity	34	68 mi	165° SSE	Fair	Magee, MS

Over-the-air TV in Durant

Durant, Mississippi has a population of about 2,490. Our map shows 21 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 1 Class A and 6 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Durant, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 17 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Jackson, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Jackson's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 6 (WABG-TV), CBS on channel 17 (WXVT-LD), NBC on channel 3 (WLBT), Fox on channel 40 (WDBD), CW on channel 27 (WLOV-TV), ION on channel 15.2 (WFXW) and Trinity on channel 34 (WRBJ-TV). 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 Durant

The main network towers around Durant are in different directions: ABC 298° WNW (45 mi), NBC 207° SSW (67 mi) and Fox 207° SSW (67 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, WJTV, WLBT and WDBD, transmit from the same tower site about 66 miles southwest of Durant (209° SSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Durant at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Durant

The farthest main network tower for Durant is WDBD (Fox), 67 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Durant

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WMEL-CDClass A	34 mi	342° NNW	Weak	Grenada-Greenwood, MS
WMAO-TVFull power	45 mi	298° WNW	Good	Greenwood, MS
WMAB-TVFull power	45 mi	64° ENE	Weak	Mississippi State, MS
WJMF-LDLow power	58 mi	201° SSW	Poor	Jackson, MS
W05BV-DLow power	66 mi	66° ENE	Poor	Starkville, MS
W22EP-DLow power	66 mi	66° ENE	Poor	Starkville, MS
WEPHFull power	67 mi	41° NE	Fair	Tupelo, MS
WLOOFull power	67 mi	207° SSW	Good	Vicksburg, MS
WHCQ-LDLow power	68 mi	312° NW	Poor	Cleveland, MS
WMPN-TVFull power	69 mi	208° SSW	Fair	Jackson, MS

How Durant compares with the rest of Mississippi

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Durant ranks 43rd of 217 places in Mississippi: more than the typical Mississippi town (9). Its nearest major network tower is 45 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.

44% of Mississippi's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Madison, 45 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Durant: 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 207° SSW, the direction of WDBD (Fox), 67 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 12 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 Durant, MS?

ABC is on channel 6 from WABG-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles WNW of Durant. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Durant, MS?

CBS is on channel 17 from WXVT-LD, broadcasting from 63 miles NW of Durant. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is NBC in Durant, MS?

NBC is on channel 3 from WLBT, broadcasting from 67 miles SSW of Durant. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Durant, MS?

Fox is on channel 40 from WDBD, broadcasting from 67 miles SSW of Durant. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Durant, MS?

CW is on channel 27 from WLOV-TV, broadcasting from 67 miles NE of Durant. Estimated signal: fair.

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

21 transmitters within 70 miles of Durant; around 12 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 Durant?

What kind of antenna do I need in Durant?

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. The towers are spread over about 90° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Durant?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Durant?

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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