TV channels & antenna towers in Ruleville, Mississippi

Ruleville has 13 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 WFXW (ION), 10 miles to the WSW.

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13TV transmitters within 70 miles

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2,790population

Network channels in Ruleville

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
IONWFXWION	15.2	10 mi	242° WSW	Strong	Greenville, MS
CBSWXVT-LDCBS	17	10 mi	242° WSW	Good	Cleveland, MS
ABCWABG-TVABC	6	24 mi	178° S	Strong	Greenwood, MS
NBCWNBD-LDNBC	33	24 mi	178° S	Fair	Greenwood, MS

Over-the-air TV in Ruleville

Ruleville is a town of about 2,790 people in Mississippi. There are 13 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 4 full-power, 1 Class A and 8 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.

By distance, 6 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 3 farther 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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 WCBI-TV in Columbus, MS, 96 miles to the east. 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 Ruleville

Point your antenna S, at about 178°. The main network towers for Ruleville 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 Ruleville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Ruleville

The farthest main network tower for Ruleville is WABG-TV (ABC), 24 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WFXW is only 10 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 Ruleville

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WHCQ-LDLow power	10 mi	270° W	Fair	Cleveland, MS
WMAO-TVFull power	24 mi	179° S	Good	Greenwood, MS
WPRQ-LDLow power	31 mi	0° N	Weak	Clarksdale, MS
W34ER-DLow power	32 mi	337° NNW	Weak	Memphis, TN
WMEL-CDClass A	32 mi	113° ESE	Weak	Grenada-Greenwood, MS
W19EF-DLow power	35 mi	231° SW	Poor	Greenville, MS
W20DW-DLow power	57 mi	356° N	Poor	Clarksdale, MS
WPYM-LDLow power	59 mi	335° NNW	Poor	Little Rock, AR
WMAV-TVFull power	62 mi	51° NE	Fair	Oxford, MS

How Ruleville compares with the rest of Mississippi

With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Ruleville ranks 156th of 217 places in Mississippi: fewer than the typical Mississippi town (9). Its nearest major network tower is 10 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 Greenville, 37 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Ruleville: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 178° S, the direction of WABG-TV (ABC), 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 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 Ruleville, MS?

ABC is on channel 6 from WABG-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles S of Ruleville. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Ruleville, MS?

CBS is on channel 17 from WXVT-LD, broadcasting from 10 miles WSW of Ruleville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Ruleville, MS?

NBC is on channel 33 from WNBD-LD, broadcasting from 24 miles S of Ruleville. Estimated signal: fair.

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

13 transmitters within 70 miles of Ruleville; 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 Ruleville?

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

What kind of antenna do I need in Ruleville?

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 Ruleville?

WFXW is only 10 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 Ruleville?

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 Ruleville; signal estimates ignore terrain.