WTCT
Full power TV station · Marion, Illinois
WTCT is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Marion, Illinois. Its signal is estimated to reach about 66 cities and towns within 58 miles.
About WTCT
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 1,000 kW effective radiated power, WTCT runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 213 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 11% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 45 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 58 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 66 cities and towns in our guide with about 346,000 residents, as far as Paducah, KY (40 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Marion, IL |
| Tower location | 37.55722, -89.02333 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 213 m (699 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 67786 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WTCT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion, IL | 13 mi | 202° SSW | Strong |
| Anna, IL | 14 mi | 61° ENE | Strong |
| Carterville, IL | 14 mi | 168° SSE | Strong |
| Carbondale, IL | 16 mi | 138° SE | Strong |
| Herrin, IL | 17 mi | 179° S | Strong |
| Johnston City, IL | 19 mi | 196° SSW | Strong |
| Murphysboro, IL | 22 mi | 130° SE | Strong |
| West Frankfort, IL | 24 mi | 192° SSW | Strong |
| Christopher, IL | 29 mi | 177° S | Good |
| Harrisburg, IL | 29 mi | 245° WSW | Good |
| Benton, IL | 31 mi | 191° S | Good |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | 32 mi | 57° ENE | Good |
| Metropolis, IL | 32 mi | 330° NNW | Good |
| Du Quoin, IL | 33 mi | 160° SSE | Good |
| Scott City, MO | 36 mi | 49° NE | Good |
| Eldorado, IL | 37 mi | 241° WSW | Good |
| Sesser, IL | 37 mi | 178° S | Good |
| Jackson, MO | 37 mi | 71° ENE | Good |
| Cairo, IL | 39 mi | 12° NNE | Good |
| Paducah, KY | 40 mi | 325° NW | Good |
| Massac, KY | 41 mi | 337° NNW | Good |
| Pinckneyville, IL | 41 mi | 151° SSE | Good |
| Ina, IL | 42 mi | 189° S | Good |
| Hendron, KY | 42 mi | 329° NNW | Good |
| Farley, KY | 43 mi | 325° NW | Good |
| Chaffee, MO | 43 mi | 53° NE | Good |
| McLeansboro, IL | 46 mi | 216° SW | Good |
| Reidland, KY | 46 mi | 324° NW | Good |
| Steeleville, IL | 47 mi | 132° SE | Good |
| Perryville, MO | 47 mi | 104° ESE | Good |
| Charleston, MO | 48 mi | 22° NNE | Good |
| Chester, IL | 50 mi | 119° ESE | Fair |
| Calvert City, KY | 52 mi | 315° NW | Fair |
| Mount Vernon, IL | 53 mi | 187° S | Fair |
| Sparta, IL | 54 mi | 136° SE | Fair |
| Marion, KY | 54 mi | 287° WNW | Fair |
| Sikeston, MO | 56 mi | 33° NNE | Fair |
| Sturgis, KY | 57 mi | 271° W | Fair |
| East Prairie, MO | 57 mi | 20° NNE | Fair |
| Nashville, IL | 58 mi | 160° SSE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WTCT transmitter tower?
WTCT broadcasts from a tower at 37.5572, -89.0233, near Goreville, IL. It is licensed to Marion, Illinois.
How far does WTCT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 58 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 67 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WTCT with an antenna?
About 346,000 people live in the 66 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WTCT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WTCT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.