TV channels & antenna towers in Nellieburg, Mississippi

Nellieburg has 11 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying CBS, Fox, CW and Trinity. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WGBC (Fox), 7.4 miles to the SE.

11TV transmitters within 70 miles
4networks over the air
7.4 mito the closest tower
1,414population

Network channels in Nellieburg

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWGBCFox30 7.4 mi138° SE StrongMeridian, MS
CBSWMDNCBS24 7.4 mi138° SE StrongMeridian, MS
CWWTOK-TVCW11.3 7.4 mi137° SE StrongMeridian, MS
TBNWRBJ-TVTrinity34 49 mi247° WSW GoodMagee, MS

Over-the-air TV in Nellieburg

Nellieburg, Mississippi has a population of about 1,410. There are 11 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 7 full-power and 4 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

4 of them are within 25 miles of Nellieburg, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 6 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 4 network stations in range are licensed to Meridian, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Meridian's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are CBS on channel 24 (WMDN), Fox on channel 30 (WGBC), CW on channel 11.3 (WTOK-TV) and Trinity on channel 34 (WRBJ-TV). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WDAM-TV in Laurel, MS, 72 miles to the southwest. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WLBT in Jackson, MS, 95 miles to the west. 3 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 Nellieburg

Point your antenna SE, at about 138°. The main network towers for Nellieburg sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WGBC, WMDN and WTOK-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 7.4 miles southeast of Nellieburg (138° SE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Nellieburg at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Nellieburg

The farthest main network tower for Nellieburg is WGBC (Fox), 7.4 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WGBC is only 7.4 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 Nellieburg

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WOOK-LDLow power7.4 mi 137° SEGoodMeridian, MS
WMAW-TVFull power26 mi 225° SWGoodMeridian, MS
WIIQFull power53 mi 93° EGoodDemopolis, AL
W35EE-DLow power55 mi 85° EPoorDemopolis, AL
W32EQ-DLow power62 mi 40° NEPoorTuscaloosa, AL
WEEL-LDLow power69 mi 35° NEPoorTuscaloosa, AL
WMAB-TVFull power69 mi 342° NNWPoorMississippi State, MS

How Nellieburg compares with the rest of Mississippi

With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Nellieburg ranks 156th of 217 places in Mississippi: fewer than the typical Mississippi town (9). Its nearest major network tower is 7.4 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 Meridian, 5.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Nellieburg: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 138° SE, the direction of WGBC (Fox), 7.4 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 7 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 CBS in Nellieburg, MS?

CBS is on channel 24 from WMDN, broadcasting from 7.4 miles SE of Nellieburg. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Nellieburg, MS?

Fox is on channel 30 from WGBC, broadcasting from 7.4 miles SE of Nellieburg. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Nellieburg, MS?

CW is on channel 11.3 from WTOK-TV, broadcasting from 7.4 miles SE of Nellieburg. Estimated signal: strong.

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

11 transmitters within 70 miles of Nellieburg; around 7 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 Nellieburg?

Point your antenna SE, at about 138°. The main network towers for Nellieburg sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Nellieburg?

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 Nellieburg?

WGBC is only 7.4 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 Nellieburg?

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 Nellieburg; signal estimates ignore terrain.