WRSP-TV (Fox) · Channel 55
Full power TV station · Springfield, Illinois
WRSP-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 55, licensed to Springfield, Illinois. Its signal is estimated to reach about 138 cities and towns within 69 miles.
About WRSP-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 310 kW effective radiated power, WRSP-TV runs more power than 52% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 436 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 62% 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 69 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 138 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,160,000 residents, as far as Champaign, IL (68 miles).
WRSP-TV shares its transmitter site with WICS (ABC). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WYZZ-TV in Bloomington, IL, 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 | 55 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Springfield, IL |
| Tower location | 39.80417, -89.46111 |
| Effective radiated power | 310 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 436 m (1,431 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 62009 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WRSP-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, IL | 9.7 mi | 89° E | Strong |
| Sherman, IL | 9.8 mi | 129° SE | Strong |
| Chatham, IL | 16 mi | 56° NE | Good |
| Taylorville, IL | 20 mi | 333° NNW | Good |
| Auburn, IL | 21 mi | 46° NE | Good |
| Lincoln, IL | 24 mi | 192° SSW | Good |
| Decatur, IL | 27 mi | 265° W | Good |
| Mount Zion, IL | 31 mi | 274° W | Good |
| Pana, IL | 35 mi | 325° NW | Good |
| Clinton, IL | 36 mi | 228° SW | Good |
| Jacksonville, IL | 41 mi | 83° E | Good |
| Carlinville, IL | 43 mi | 32° NNE | Good |
| Hillsboro, IL | 44 mi | 2° N | Good |
| Litchfield, IL | 45 mi | 13° NNE | Good |
| Shelbyville, IL | 45 mi | 308° NW | Good |
| Monticello, IL | 50 mi | 252° WSW | Good |
| Bloomington, IL | 53 mi | 208° SSW | Good |
| Beardstown, IL | 53 mi | 106° ESE | Good |
| Pekin, IL | 54 mi | 170° S | Good |
| Normal, IL | 55 mi | 207° SSW | Good |
| Morton, IL | 56 mi | 180° S | Good |
| Staunton, IL | 57 mi | 18° NNE | Good |
| Creve Coeur, IL | 59 mi | 173° S | Fair |
| Bartonville, IL | 59 mi | 170° S | Fair |
| East Peoria, IL | 60 mi | 174° S | Fair |
| Canton, IL | 60 mi | 150° SSE | Fair |
| Vandalia, IL | 61 mi | 342° NNW | Fair |
| Peoria, IL | 62 mi | 174° S | Fair |
| Mattoon, IL | 62 mi | 291° WNW | Fair |
| Mahomet, IL | 62 mi | 245° WSW | Fair |
| Washington, IL | 62 mi | 183° S | Fair |
| Greenville, IL | 63 mi | 358° N | Fair |
| North Peoria, IL | 63 mi | 174° S | Fair |
| Eureka, IL | 64 mi | 189° S | Fair |
| Peoria Heights, IL | 65 mi | 175° S | Fair |
| Jerseyville, IL | 66 mi | 44° NE | Fair |
| Savoy, IL | 66 mi | 255° WSW | Fair |
| Champaign, IL | 68 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
| Effingham, IL | 68 mi | 314° NW | Fair |
| Bethalto, IL | 69 mi | 26° NNE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WRSP-TV transmitter tower?
WRSP-TV broadcasts from a tower at 39.8042, -89.4611, near Riverton, IL. It is licensed to Springfield, Illinois.
What channel is WRSP-TV on?
WRSP-TV appears as virtual channel 55 (55.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WRSP-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 69 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 78 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WRSP-TV with an antenna?
About 1,160,000 people live in the 138 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WRSP-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WRSP-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.