TV channels & antenna towers in Selmer, Tennessee
Selmer has 30 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, Fox, CW, ION and Trinity. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W32EV-D, 14 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in Selmer
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWNBJ-LDCW | 39.2 | 32 mi | 339° NNW | Weak | Jackson, TN |
| ABCWBBJ-TVABC | 7 | 33 mi | 350° N | Good | Jackson, TN |
| FOXWJKTFox | 16 | 52 mi | 327° NNW | Fair | Jackson, TN |
| ABCWATN-TVABC | 24 | 67 mi | 277° W | Weak | Memphis, TN |
| TBNWBUY-TVTrinity | 40 | 67 mi | 277° W | Weak | Holly Springs, MS |
| CWWLMTCW | 30 | 67 mi | 277° W | Weak | Memphis, TN |
| IONWPXX-TVION | 50 | 69 mi | 273° W | Weak | Memphis, TN |
Over-the-air TV in Selmer
Selmer is a town of about 4,490 people in Tennessee. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 30 licensed TV transmitters: 12 full-power, 4 Class A and 14 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 2 at good or strong strength.
2 of them are within 25 miles of Selmer, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 20 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 7 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 7 (WBBJ-TV), Fox on channel 16 (WJKT), CW on channel 30 (WLMT), ION on channel 50 (WPXX-TV) and Trinity on channel 40 (WBUY-TV). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WREG-TV in Memphis, TN, 70 miles to the west. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WMC-TV in Memphis, TN, 73 miles to the west. 6 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 Selmer
Point your antenna NNW, at about 338°. The main network towers for Selmer sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Three network stations, WATN-TV, WBUY-TV and WLMT, transmit from the same tower site about 67 miles west of Selmer (277° W). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Selmer, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Selmer
The farthest main network tower for Selmer is WJKT (Fox), 52 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
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 Selmer
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W32EV-DClass A | 14 mi | 72° ENE | Fair | Adamsville, TN |
| WDDY-LDLow power | 21 mi | 191° S | Fair | Corinth, MS |
| W33EB-DLow power | 30 mi | 85° E | Fair | Olive Hill, TN |
| WYJJ-LDLow power | 36 mi | 338° NNW | Weak | Jackson, TN |
| WMAE-TVFull power | 36 mi | 195° SSW | Fair | Booneville, MS |
| WLJT-DTFull power | 37 mi | 359° N | Good | Lexington, TN |
| WBII-CDClass A | 40 mi | 235° SW | Weak | Holly Springs, MS |
| W12DR-DLow power | 44 mi | 298° WNW | Poor | Jackson, TN |
| WHBH-CDClass A | 59 mi | 182° S | Poor | Booneville, MS |
| WFIQFull power | 61 mi | 132° SE | Weak | Florence, AL |
| W21EC-DLow power | 65 mi | 189° S | Poor | Tupelo, MS |
| W20DF-DLow power | 67 mi | 134° SE | Poor | Russellville, AL |
| W15EA-DClass A | 67 mi | 277° W | Poor | Memphis, TN |
| WQEK-LDLow power | 67 mi | 277° W | Poor | Memphis, TN |
| KPMF-LDLow power | 67 mi | 277° W | Poor | Memphis, TN |
| WQEO-LDLow power | 67 mi | 277° W | Poor | Memphis, TN |
| WFBI-LDLow power | 69 mi | 273° W | Poor | South East Memphis, TN |
| WPGF-LDLow power | 69 mi | 273° W | Poor | Memphis, TN |
| WTWVFull power | 69 mi | 273° W | Weak | Memphis, TN |
| WWTWFull power | 69 mi | 273° W | Weak | Senatobia, MS |
| WWWN-LDLow power | 69 mi | 273° W | Poor | Memphis, TN |
| W18EW-DLow power | 69 mi | 45° NE | Poor | Jackson, TN |
| WKNOFull power | 69 mi | 269° W | Weak | Memphis, TN |
How Selmer compares with the rest of Tennessee
With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Selmer ranks 257th of 299 places in Tennessee: fewer than the typical Tennessee town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 32 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.
31% of Tennessee's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Jackson, 33 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Selmer: 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 327° NNW, the direction of WJKT (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 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 Selmer, TN?
ABC is on channel 7 from WBBJ-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles N of Selmer. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Selmer, TN?
Fox is on channel 16 from WJKT, broadcasting from 52 miles NNW of Selmer. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Selmer, TN?
CW is on channel 30 from WLMT, broadcasting from 67 miles W of Selmer. Estimated signal: weak.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Selmer?
30 transmitters within 70 miles of Selmer; around 7 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 Selmer?
Point your antenna NNW, at about 338°. The main network towers for Selmer sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Selmer?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Selmer?
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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Selmer?
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.
TV channels in nearby Tennessee cities
- Adamsville12 mi
- Crump16 mi
- Henderson19 mi
- Savannah20 mi
- Olivet22 mi
- Bolivar23 mi
- Jackson33 mi
- Whiteville33 mi
- Lexington35 mi
- Clifton37 mi
- Mount Carmel40 mi
- Parsons42 mi
- Somerville43 mi
- Brownsville48 mi
- Waynesboro48 mi
- Humboldt48 mi
Nearby cities in other states
- Corinth, MS17 mi
- Farmington, MS18 mi
- Iuka, MS34 mi
- Booneville, MS35 mi
- Ripley, MS37 mi
- Ashland, MS40 mi
- Cherokee, AL45 mi
- Baldwyn, MS46 mi
More: all TV stations in Tennessee · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Selmer; signal estimates ignore terrain.