WJKT (Fox) · Channel 16
Full power TV station · Jackson, Tennessee
WJKT is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 16, licensed to Jackson, Tennessee. Its signal is estimated to reach about 69 cities and towns within 61 miles.
About WJKT
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 193 kW effective radiated power, WJKT runs more power than 45% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 319 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 36% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 53 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 61 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 69 cities and towns in our guide with about 484,000 residents, as far as Collierville, TN (61 miles).
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WHBQ-TV in Memphis, TN, 60 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 16 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Jackson, TN |
| Tower location | 35.79083, -89.09944 |
| Effective radiated power | 193 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 319 m (1,047 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 68519 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WJKT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt, TN | 10 mi | 259° W | Strong |
| Trenton, TN | 16 mi | 214° SW | Good |
| Brownsville, TN | 16 mi | 34° NE | Good |
| Medina, TN | 18 mi | 267° W | Good |
| Jackson, TN | 20 mi | 307° NW | Good |
| Milan, TN | 21 mi | 245° WSW | Good |
| Dyersburg, TN | 23 mi | 136° SE | Good |
| Newbern, TN | 24 mi | 158° SSE | Good |
| Ripley, TN | 24 mi | 82° E | Good |
| Whiteville, TN | 32 mi | 5° N | Good |
| Covington, TN | 34 mi | 63° ENE | Good |
| Henderson, TN | 35 mi | 313° NW | Good |
| Bolivar, TN | 37 mi | 350° N | Good |
| McKenzie, TN | 40 mi | 234° SW | Good |
| Huntingdon, TN | 40 mi | 249° WSW | Good |
| Somerville, TN | 40 mi | 20° NNE | Good |
| Martin, TN | 41 mi | 200° SSW | Good |
| Lexington, TN | 41 mi | 284° WNW | Good |
| Brighton, TN | 41 mi | 59° ENE | Good |
| Caruthersville, MO | 42 mi | 132° SE | Good |
| Union City, TN | 44 mi | 183° S | Good |
| Atoka, TN | 45 mi | 57° ENE | Good |
| Oakland, TN | 45 mi | 31° NNE | Good |
| Tiptonville, TN | 46 mi | 153° SSE | Good |
| Arlington, TN | 47 mi | 43° NE | Fair |
| Munford, TN | 47 mi | 59° ENE | Fair |
| Hickory Withe, TN | 47 mi | 36° NE | Fair |
| Blytheville, AR | 47 mi | 101° ESE | Fair |
| Osceola, AR | 49 mi | 83° E | Fair |
| Gosnell, AR | 50 mi | 103° ESE | Fair |
| Selmer, TN | 52 mi | 327° NNW | Fair |
| Lakeland, TN | 53 mi | 43° NE | Fair |
| Millington, TN | 55 mi | 55° NE | Fair |
| Portageville, MO | 55 mi | 142° SE | Fair |
| Paris, TN | 56 mi | 231° SW | Fair |
| Camden, TN | 59 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
| Bartlett, TN | 59 mi | 47° NE | Fair |
| New Madrid, MO | 60 mi | 156° SSE | Fair |
| Manila, AR | 60 mi | 96° E | Fair |
| Collierville, TN | 61 mi | 31° NNE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WJKT transmitter tower?
WJKT broadcasts from a tower at 35.7908, -89.0994, near Alamo, TN. It is licensed to Jackson, Tennessee.
What channel is WJKT on?
WJKT appears as virtual channel 16 (16.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WJKT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 61 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 69 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WJKT with an antenna?
About 484,000 people live in the 69 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WJKT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WJKT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.