WJSP-TV
Full power TV station · Columbus, Georgia
WJSP-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Columbus, Georgia. Its signal is estimated to reach about 78 cities and towns within 61 miles.
About WJSP-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 21.4 kW effective radiated power, WJSP-TV runs more power than 12% 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 432 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 61% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 61 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 78 cities and towns in our guide with about 905,000 residents, as far as East Point, GA (59 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Columbus, GA |
| Tower location | 32.85189, -84.70153 |
| Effective radiated power | 21.4 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 432 m (1,416 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 23918 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WJSP-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, GA | 4.8 mi | 263° W | Good |
| Thomaston, GA | 22 mi | 264° W | Fair |
| LaGrange, GA | 23 mi | 124° SE | Fair |
| Valley, AL | 28 mi | 85° E | Fair |
| Lanett, AL | 28 mi | 92° E | Fair |
| Phenix City, AL | 32 mi | 33° NNE | Fair |
| Smiths Station, AL | 32 mi | 47° NE | Fair |
| Columbus, GA | 32 mi | 32° NNE | Fair |
| Barnesville, GA | 35 mi | 246° WSW | Fair |
| Newnan, GA | 37 mi | 171° S | Fair |
| Griffin, GA | 37 mi | 223° SW | Fair |
| Cusseta, GA | 38 mi | 6° N | Fair |
| Peachtree City, GA | 38 mi | 189° S | Fair |
| Opelika, AL | 42 mi | 70° ENE | Fair |
| Tyrone, GA | 43 mi | 188° S | Fair |
| Fayetteville, GA | 44 mi | 199° SSW | Fair |
| Roanoke, AL | 44 mi | 118° ESE | Fair |
| Hampton, GA | 44 mi | 213° SSW | Fair |
| Palmetto, GA | 46 mi | 182° S | Fair |
| Lovejoy, GA | 46 mi | 209° SSW | Fair |
| Irondale, GA | 48 mi | 205° SSW | Fair |
| Auburn, AL | 48 mi | 70° ENE | Fair |
| Locust Grove, GA | 48 mi | 225° SW | Fair |
| Fairburn, GA | 50 mi | 188° S | Fair |
| Jonesboro, GA | 50 mi | 204° SSW | Fair |
| Union City, GA | 52 mi | 190° S | Fair |
| Fort Valley, GA | 52 mi | 294° WNW | Fair |
| McDonough, GA | 52 mi | 218° SW | Fair |
| Jackson, GA | 52 mi | 235° SW | Fair |
| Riverdale, GA | 53 mi | 199° SSW | Fair |
| Morrow, GA | 55 mi | 203° SSW | Fair |
| Carrollton, GA | 55 mi | 157° SSE | Fair |
| Stockbridge, GA | 55 mi | 210° SSW | Fair |
| Byron, GA | 56 mi | 284° WNW | Fair |
| Forest Park, GA | 57 mi | 200° SSW | Fair |
| College Park, GA | 57 mi | 195° SSW | Fair |
| Hapeville, GA | 58 mi | 197° SSW | Fair |
| Conley, GA | 59 mi | 202° SSW | Fair |
| East Point, GA | 59 mi | 195° SSW | Fair |
| Americus, GA | 60 mi | 333° NNW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WJSP-TV transmitter tower?
WJSP-TV broadcasts from a tower at 32.8519, -84.7015, near Manchester, GA. It is licensed to Columbus, Georgia.
How far does WJSP-TV 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 WJSP-TV with an antenna?
About 905,000 people live in the 78 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WJSP-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WJSP-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.