ZIP 39429 31.2420° N  89.7794° W

TV Channels in Columbia, MS

ZIP Code: 39429 • Coordinates: 31.2420°N, 89.7794°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-31 dBm · W29EY-D
Reliability
9 / 10
Signal varies 6 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 17° NNE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 9 dB
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Major Network Coverage

8 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.

ABC
WDAM-TV
Ch. 07-2 · 720p
-42 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 07-1
Grit Ch. 07-6
Bounce TV Ch. 07-3
Gulf Coast SEN Ch. 07-5
True Crime Network Ch. 07-4
NBC
WDAM-TV
Ch. 07-2 · 720p
-42 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 07-2
Grit Ch. 07-6
Bounce TV Ch. 07-3
Gulf Coast SEN Ch. 07-5
True Crime Network Ch. 07-4
CBS
WHLT
Ch. 22-1 · 1080i
-40 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 22-3
CW+ Ch. 22-2
ION Mystery Ch. 22-4
FOX
WXXV-TV
Ch. 25-1 · 720p
-43 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 25-2
Grit Ch. 25-5
CW+ Ch. 25-3
ION Plus Ch. 25-4
PBS
W29EY-D
Ch. 17-1 · 1080i
-31 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. 17-4
Create Ch. 17-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 17-2
World Channel Ch. 17-5
CW
Not Available
MyN
WHPM-LD
Ch. 23-1 · 720p
-75 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 23-1
Antenna TV Ch. 23-2
Me-TV Ch. 23-3
ION
WHLT
Ch. 22-1 · 1080i
-40 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 22-1
CW+ Ch. 22-2
ION Mystery Ch. 22-4
Telemundo
WLHA-LD
Ch. 18-1 · 1080i
-60 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 18-3
Gulf Coast SEN Ch. 18-2
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Showing ABC coverage and towers
Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
W29EY-D
COLUMBIA, MS
 17-1 1080i
PBSAudioCreate +2
-31 dBm Excellent 299° WNW
#2
WHLT
HATTIESBURG, MS
 22-1 1080i
CBSIONCW+ +1
-40 dBm Excellent 70° ENE
#3
WHLT
HATTIESBURG, MS
 22-1 1080i
CBSIONCW+ +1
-40 dBm Excellent 70° ENE
#4
WDAM-TV
LAUREL, MS
 07-2 720p
ABCNBCGrit +3
-42 dBm Excellent 63° ENE
#5
WDAM-TV
LAUREL, MS
 07-2 720p
ABCNBCGrit +3
-42 dBm Excellent 63° ENE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
9 / 10

Signal varies 6 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 17° · NNE · Spread 78°

Towers within 78° arc

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 9 dB
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About TV Reception in Columbia

Columbia, Mississippi (39429) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from W29EY-D at -31 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.

For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.

Signal Quality Guide

  • Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
  • Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely