WSJV
Full power TV station · Elkhart, Indiana
WSJV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Elkhart, Indiana. Its signal is estimated to reach about 134 cities and towns within 63 miles.
About WSJV
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 258 kW effective radiated power, WSJV runs more power than 49% 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 63 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 134 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,160,000 residents, as far as Crown Point, IN (61 miles).
WSJV shares its transmitter site with WSBT-TV (Fox). 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 | Elkhart, IN |
| Tower location | 41.61667, -86.21694 |
| Effective radiated power | 258 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 333 m (1,091 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 74007 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WSJV
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 |
| Notre Dame, IN | 5.9 mi | 169° S | Strong |
| Granger, IN | 11 mi | 210° SSW | Strong |
| Elkhart, IN | 13 mi | 250° WSW | Strong |
| Niles, MI | 15 mi | 173° S | Good |
| Dunlap, IN | 15 mi | 265° W | Good |
| Nappanee, IN | 16 mi | 317° NW | Good |
| 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 |
| Rochester, IN | 38 mi | 360° N | 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 | Fair |
| Hobart, IN | 54 mi | 83° E | Fair |
| 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 |
Other network stations nearby
- WSBT-TVFox · 22.2
- WNDU-TVNBC · 16
- WCWW-LDCW · 25
- WBND-LDABC · 57
- WMYS-LDTelemundo · 69.2
- WHME-TVUnivision · 46
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WSJV transmitter tower?
WSJV broadcasts from a tower at 41.6167, -86.2169, near Gulivoire Park, IN. It is licensed to Elkhart, Indiana.
How far does WSJV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 63 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 71 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WSJV with an antenna?
About 1,160,000 people live in the 134 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WSJV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WSJV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.