TV channels & antenna towers in Winona, Mississippi

Winona has 19 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WMEL-CD, 18 miles to the WNW.

Open Winona in the live finder

19TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

18 mito the closest tower

4,439population

Network channels in Winona

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWLOV-TVCW	27	43 mi	59° ENE	Good	West Point, MS
ABCWTVAABC	9.2	43 mi	59° ENE	Fair	Tupelo, MS
ABCWABG-TVABC	6	47 mi	261° W	Good	Greenwood, MS
NBCWNBD-LDNBC	33	47 mi	261° W	Poor	Greenwood, MS
FOXWCBI-TVFox	4.2	52 mi	69° ENE	Good	Columbus, MS
IONWFXWION	15.2	58 mi	282° WNW	Weak	Greenville, MS
CBSWXVT-LDCBS	17	58 mi	282° WNW	Poor	Cleveland, MS

Over-the-air TV in Winona

With roughly 4,440 residents, Winona is a town in Mississippi. Our map shows 19 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 9 full-power, 1 Class A and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Winona, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 14 are more than 45 miles out. Two of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Greenwood, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Greenwood's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 6 (WABG-TV), CBS on channel 17 (WXVT-LD), NBC on channel 33 (WNBD-LD), Fox on channel 4.2 (WCBI-TV), CW on channel 27 (WLOV-TV) 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 Winona

The main network towers around Winona are in different directions: ABC 261° W (47 mi) and Fox 69° ENE (52 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WLOV-TV and WTVA, transmit from the same tower site about 43 miles northeast of Winona (59° ENE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Winona at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Winona

The farthest main network tower for Winona is WCBI-TV (Fox), 52 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 Winona

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	18 mi	283° WNW	Fair	Grenada-Greenwood, MS
WMAB-TVFull power	34 mi	105° ESE	Fair	Mississippi State, MS
WEPHFull power	43 mi	59° ENE	Good	Tupelo, MS
WMAO-TVFull power	48 mi	261° W	Good	Greenwood, MS
W05BV-DLow power	53 mi	91° E	Poor	Starkville, MS
W22EP-DLow power	53 mi	91° E	Poor	Starkville, MS
WMAV-TVFull power	56 mi	1° N	Fair	Oxford, MS
WHCQ-LDLow power	60 mi	287° WNW	Poor	Cleveland, MS
WEBU-LDLow power	61 mi	10° N	Poor	Oxford, MS
W25AD-DLow power	62 mi	78° ENE	Poor	Columbus, MS
WMPJ-LDLow power	66 mi	16° NNE	Poor	Oxford, MS
WPRQ-LDLow power	67 mi	316° NW	Poor	Clarksdale, MS

How Winona compares with the rest of Mississippi

With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Winona ranks 86th of 217 places in Mississippi: the same as the typical Mississippi town (9). Its nearest major network tower is 43 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 Winona: 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 69° ENE, the direction of WCBI-TV (Fox), 52 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 9 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 Winona, MS?

ABC is on channel 6 from WABG-TV, broadcasting from 47 miles W of Winona. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Winona, MS?

CBS is on channel 17 from WXVT-LD, broadcasting from 58 miles WNW of Winona. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is NBC in Winona, MS?

NBC is on channel 33 from WNBD-LD, broadcasting from 47 miles W of Winona. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Fox in Winona, MS?

Fox is on channel 4.2 from WCBI-TV, broadcasting from 52 miles ENE of Winona. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Winona, MS?

CW is on channel 27 from WLOV-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles ENE of Winona. Estimated signal: good.

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

19 transmitters within 70 miles of Winona; around 9 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 Winona?

The main network towers around Winona are in different directions: ABC 261° W (47 mi) and Fox 69° ENE (52 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Winona?

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 168° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Winona?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Winona?

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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