TV channels & antenna towers in Tchula, Mississippi

Tchula has 17 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WABG-TV (ABC), 23 miles to the NW.

Open Tchula in the live finder

17TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

23 mito the closest tower

2,006population

Network channels in Tchula

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWABG-TVABC	6	23 mi	306° NW	Strong	Greenwood, MS
NBCWNBD-LDNBC	33	23 mi	306° NW	Fair	Greenwood, MS
CBSWXVT-LDCBS	17	43 mi	320° NW	Poor	Cleveland, MS
IONWFXWION	15.2	43 mi	320° NW	Good	Greenville, MS
ABCWAPTABC	16	63 mi	184° S	Fair	Jackson, MS
CWWJTVCW	12.2	66 mi	189° S	Fair	Jackson, MS
NBCWLBTNBC	3	68 mi	188° S	Good	Jackson, MS
FOXWDBDFox	40	68 mi	188° S	Good	Jackson, MS

Over-the-air TV in Tchula

With roughly 2,010 residents, Tchula is a small community in Mississippi. Our map shows 17 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 10 full-power, 1 Class A and 6 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

3 of them are within 25 miles of Tchula, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 11 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 8 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 12.2 (WJTV) and ION on channel 15.2 (WFXW). 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 Tchula

The main network towers around Tchula are in different directions: ABC 306° NW (23 mi), NBC 188° S (68 mi) and Fox 188° S (68 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 south of Tchula (189° S). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Tchula at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Tchula

The farthest main network tower for Tchula is WDBD (Fox), 68 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 Tchula

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WMAO-TVFull power	23 mi	306° NW	Strong	Greenwood, MS
WMEL-CDClass A	27 mi	24° NNE	Weak	Grenada-Greenwood, MS
WHCQ-LDLow power	48 mi	322° NW	Poor	Cleveland, MS
W19EF-DLow power	48 mi	289° WNW	Poor	Greenville, MS
WJMF-LDLow power	62 mi	179° S	Poor	Jackson, MS
WMAB-TVFull power	63 mi	79° E	Poor	Mississippi State, MS
W26BB-DLow power	67 mi	212° SSW	Poor	Vicksburg, MS
WLOOFull power	68 mi	188° S	Good	Vicksburg, MS
WMPN-TVFull power	69 mi	189° S	Fair	Jackson, MS

How Tchula compares with the rest of Mississippi

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Tchula ranks 61st of 217 places in Mississippi: more than the typical Mississippi town (9). Its nearest major network tower is 23 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.

44% of Mississippi's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Tchula: 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 188° S, the direction of WDBD (Fox), 68 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 10 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 Tchula, MS?

ABC is on channel 6 from WABG-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles NW of Tchula. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Tchula, MS?

CBS is on channel 17 from WXVT-LD, broadcasting from 43 miles NW of Tchula. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is NBC in Tchula, MS?

NBC is on channel 3 from WLBT, broadcasting from 68 miles S of Tchula. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Tchula, MS?

Fox is on channel 40 from WDBD, broadcasting from 68 miles S of Tchula. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Tchula, MS?

CW is on channel 12.2 from WJTV, broadcasting from 66 miles S of Tchula. Estimated signal: fair.

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

17 transmitters within 70 miles of Tchula; around 10 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 Tchula?

What kind of antenna do I need in Tchula?

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 118° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Tchula?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Tchula?

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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