WJHL-TV (ABC) · Channel 11.2
Full power TV station · Johnson City, Tennessee
WJHL-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ABC on virtual channel 11.2, licensed to Johnson City, Tennessee. Its signal is estimated to reach about 154 cities and towns within 76 miles.
About WJHL-TV
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 38 kW effective radiated power, WJHL-TV runs more power than 22% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 703 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 93% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 76 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 76 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 154 cities and towns in our guide with about 835,000 residents, as far as Morristown, TN (66 miles).
WJHL-TV shares its transmitter site with WOPI-CD, WKPT-TV and WAPK-CD (MeTV). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other ABC station in our data is WLOS in Asheville, NC, 78 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ABC is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local ABC affiliates carry the national morning, evening news and primetime schedule alongside their own local newscasts, and the network carries major sports such as NBA games.
Station facts
| Network | ABC |
| Virtual channel | 11.2 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Johnson City, TN |
| Tower location | 36.43186, -82.13756 |
| Effective radiated power | 38 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 703 m (2,307 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 57826 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WJHL-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethton, TN | 7.0 mi | 35° NE | Good |
| Bristol, TN | 12 mi | 166° SSE | Good |
| Bristol, VA | 12 mi | 166° SSE | Good |
| Johnson City, TN | 15 mi | 56° NE | Good |
| Colonial Heights, TN | 21 mi | 100° E | Fair |
| Jonesborough, TN | 21 mi | 63° ENE | Fair |
| Abingdon, VA | 21 mi | 205° SSW | Fair |
| Bloomingdale, TN | 22 mi | 118° ESE | Fair |
| Kingsport, TN | 25 mi | 109° ESE | Fair |
| Erwin, TN | 25 mi | 38° NE | Fair |
| Boone, NC | 30 mi | 300° WNW | Fair |
| Mount Carmel, TN | 30 mi | 105° ESE | Fair |
| Church Hill, TN | 33 mi | 101° E | Fair |
| Greeneville, TN | 43 mi | 64° ENE | Fair |
| Marion, VA | 44 mi | 231° SW | Fair |
| Big Stone Gap, VA | 46 mi | 132° SE | Fair |
| Lenoir, NC | 49 mi | 317° NW | Fair |
| Richlands, VA | 49 mi | 203° SSW | Fair |
| Marion, NC | 52 mi | 352° N | Fair |
| Morganton, NC | 54 mi | 332° NNW | Fair |
| Sawmills, NC | 56 mi | 319° NW | Fair |
| Black Mountain, NC | 57 mi | 10° N | Fair |
| Valdese, NC | 58 mi | 326° NNW | Fair |
| Granite Falls, NC | 59 mi | 318° NW | Fair |
| Swannanoa, NC | 59 mi | 14° NNE | Fair |
| Woodfin, NC | 60 mi | 24° NNE | Fair |
| Asheville, NC | 62 mi | 22° NNE | Fair |
| Longview, NC | 64 mi | 319° NW | Fair |
| Hickory, NC | 66 mi | 318° NW | Fair |
| Morristown, TN | 66 mi | 77° ENE | Fair |
| Saint Stephens, NC | 67 mi | 314° NW | Fair |
| Newport, TN | 67 mi | 61° ENE | Fair |
| Wytheville, VA | 68 mi | 239° WSW | Fair |
| Galax, VA | 69 mi | 257° WSW | Fair |
| Conover, NC | 72 mi | 315° NW | Fair |
| Fletcher, NC | 72 mi | 16° NNE | Fair |
| Newton, NC | 73 mi | 316° NW | Fair |
| Bluefield, VA | 74 mi | 220° SW | Fair |
| Pikeville, KY | 75 mi | 164° SSE | Fair |
| Mills River, NC | 76 mi | 18° NNE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WJHL-TV transmitter tower?
WJHL-TV broadcasts from a tower at 36.4319, -82.1376, near Hunter, TN. It is licensed to Johnson City, Tennessee.
What channel is WJHL-TV on?
WJHL-TV appears as virtual channel 11.2 (11.2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ABC.
How far does WJHL-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 76 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 85 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WJHL-TV with an antenna?
About 835,000 people live in the 154 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WJHL-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WJHL-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.