WRPT
Full power TV station · Hibbing, Minnesota
WRPT is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Hibbing, Minnesota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 13 cities and towns within 50 miles.
About WRPT
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 250 kW effective radiated power, WRPT runs more power than 48% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 167 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 6% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 41 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 50 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 13 cities and towns in our guide with about 61,200 residents.
WRPT shares its transmitter site with WIRT-DT (ABC) and K15GT-D. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Hibbing, MN |
| Tower location | 47.38139, -92.95444 |
| Effective radiated power | 250 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 167 m (548 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 159007 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WRPT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hibbing, MN | 3.3 mi | 194° SSW | Strong |
| Keewatin, MN | 5.7 mi | 103° ESE | Strong |
| Chisholm, MN | 8.1 mi | 204° SSW | Strong |
| Mountain Iron, MN | 19 mi | 236° SW | Good |
| Eveleth, MN | 20 mi | 254° WSW | Good |
| Parkville, MN | 20 mi | 240° WSW | Good |
| Virginia, MN | 22 mi | 243° WSW | Good |
| Coleraine, MN | 23 mi | 74° ENE | Good |
| Gilbert, MN | 24 mi | 252° WSW | Good |
| Grand Rapids, MN | 29 mi | 70° ENE | Good |
| Cohasset, MN | 32 mi | 75° ENE | Good |
| Aurora, MN | 35 mi | 253° WSW | Good |
| Hoyt Lakes, MN | 39 mi | 256° WSW | Good |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WRPT transmitter tower?
WRPT broadcasts from a tower at 47.3814, -92.9544, near Hibbing, MN. It is licensed to Hibbing, Minnesota.
How far does WRPT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 50 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 59 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WRPT with an antenna?
About 61,200 people live in the 13 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WRPT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WRPT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.