WSBT-TV (Fox) · Channel 22.2
Full power TV station · South Bend, Indiana
WSBT-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 22.2, licensed to South Bend, Indiana. Its signal is estimated to reach about 140 cities and towns within 64 miles.
About WSBT-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 400 kW effective radiated power, WSBT-TV runs more power than 56% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 333 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 41% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 54 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 64 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 140 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,210,000 residents, as far as Crown Point, IN (61 miles).
WSBT-TV shares its transmitter site with WSJV. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WFFT-TV in Fort Wayne, IN, 64 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 | 22.2 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | South Bend, IN |
| Tower location | 41.61667, -86.21694 |
| Effective radiated power | 400 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 333 m (1,091 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 73983 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WSBT-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mishawaka, IN | 4.3 mi | 224° SW | Strong |
| South Bend, IN | 4.9 mi | 160° SSE | Strong |
| Granger, IN | 11 mi | 210° SSW | Strong |
| Elkhart, IN | 13 mi | 250° WSW | Strong |
| Niles, MI | 15 mi | 173° S | Strong |
| Nappanee, IN | 16 mi | 317° NW | Strong |
| Plymouth, IN | 19 mi | 14° NNE | Good |
| Goshen, IN | 20 mi | 277° W | Good |
| La Porte, IN | 26 mi | 88° E | Good |
| LaPorte, IN | 26 mi | 89° E | Good |
| Warsaw, IN | 32 mi | 324° NW | Good |
| Fair Plain, MI | 35 mi | 159° SSE | Good |
| Michigan City, IN | 36 mi | 100° E | Good |
| Benton Harbor, MI | 37 mi | 160° SSE | Good |
| Saint Joseph, MI | 37 mi | 158° SSE | Good |
| Three Rivers, MI | 38 mi | 233° SW | Good |
| Sturgis, MI | 43 mi | 253° WSW | Good |
| Chesterton, IN | 44 mi | 89° E | Good |
| Valparaiso, IN | 45 mi | 77° ENE | Good |
| Columbia City, IN | 49 mi | 310° NW | Good |
| Portage, IN | 50 mi | 86° E | Good |
| Kendallville, IN | 51 mi | 284° WNW | Good |
| Portage, MI | 52 mi | 219° SW | Good |
| Lake Station, IN | 53 mi | 87° E | Good |
| Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN | 53 mi | 74° ENE | Good |
| Hobart, IN | 54 mi | 83° E | Good |
| Westwood, MI | 56 mi | 212° SSW | Fair |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 57 mi | 215° SW | Fair |
| Gary, IN | 58 mi | 88° E | Fair |
| Merrillville, IN | 58 mi | 81° E | Fair |
| Eastwood, MI | 59 mi | 216° SW | Fair |
| Garrett, IN | 59 mi | 289° WNW | Fair |
| Logansport, IN | 60 mi | 7° N | Fair |
| Peru, IN | 60 mi | 353° N | Fair |
| Wabash, IN | 60 mi | 340° NNW | Fair |
| Crown Point, IN | 61 mi | 77° ENE | Fair |
| Auburn, IN | 62 mi | 286° WNW | Fair |
| Griffith, IN | 63 mi | 84° E | Fair |
| Angola, IN | 63 mi | 269° W | Fair |
| Huntington, IN | 63 mi | 324° NW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WSBT-TV transmitter tower?
WSBT-TV broadcasts from a tower at 41.6167, -86.2169, near Gulivoire Park, IN. It is licensed to South Bend, Indiana.
What channel is WSBT-TV on?
WSBT-TV appears as virtual channel 22.2 (22.2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WSBT-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 64 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 72 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WSBT-TV with an antenna?
About 1,210,000 people live in the 140 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WSBT-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WSBT-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.