Many viewers have told us they wish WNMU-TV's free over-the-air signal were stronger in the Marquette area. We heard you—and now we have an opportunity to improve access to WNMU-TV for thousands of additional households.

WNMU-TV has received construction approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to add a new TV translator on Mount Marquette. The translator will rebroadcast WNMU-TV's existing signal, providing a stronger and more reliable free over-the-air signal to areas that have struggled with reception. 

We need your help to make it happen.

WNMU-TV's main transmitter is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Ely. The surrounding hills and topography create a TV signal "shadow" over the Marquette area, making reliable over-the-air reception difficult or impossible for many households. 

The new translator is planned for a site on Mount Marquette, where it will fill this coverage gap by receiving WNMU-TV's existing signal and rebroadcasting it to the surrounding area. 

For many households, a small indoor TV antenna may be all that's needed to receive the new signal. No cable, satellite, or streaming subscription is required.

Four WNMU-TV Channels

The translator will carry all four WNMU-TV channels:

13.1 — WNMU-TV PBS
Our primary PBS channel featuring PBS news, documentaries, entertainment, children's programming and more.

13.2 — PBS KIDS
Educational programming designed for young children and families.

13.3 — WNMU-TV PLUS
Additional programming from WNMU-TV and public television.

13.4 — Michigan Learning Channel
Educational programming supporting early literacy, math skills and learning for young viewers. Edited Translator Letter Draft

The project is expected to cost approximately $80,000, and WNMU-TV has a limited window to complete construction. We're asking supporters in the Marquette area to help fund this important improvement to our broadcast infrastructure.