WTJR
Full power TV station · Quincy, Illinois
WTJR is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Quincy, Illinois. Its signal is estimated to reach about 50 cities and towns within 65 miles.
About WTJR
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, WTJR runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 308 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 32% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 53 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 65 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 50 cities and towns in our guide with about 245,000 residents, as far as Burlington, IA (59 miles).
WTJR shares its transmitter site with W27DF-D, K14SU-D, W17EH-D, KHQA-TV (ABC) and WGEM-TV (CW). 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 | Quincy, IL |
| Tower location | 39.97203, -91.32789 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 308 m (1,011 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 4593 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WTJR
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy, IL | 5.0 mi | 60° ENE | Strong |
| Canton, MO | 15 mi | 137° SE | Strong |
| Palmyra, MO | 16 mi | 40° NE | Strong |
| Hannibal, MO | 18 mi | 5° N | Strong |
| Barry, IL | 25 mi | 321° NW | Strong |
| Warsaw, IL | 27 mi | 168° SSE | Good |
| Hamilton, IL | 29 mi | 179° S | Good |
| Keokuk, IA | 30 mi | 174° S | Good |
| Mount Sterling, IL | 30 mi | 268° W | Good |
| Monroe City, MO | 31 mi | 44° NE | Good |
| Carthage, IL | 32 mi | 198° SSW | Good |
| Griggsville, IL | 37 mi | 300° WNW | Good |
| Kahoka, MO | 37 mi | 146° SE | Good |
| Pittsfield, IL | 37 mi | 312° NW | Good |
| Louisiana, MO | 39 mi | 338° NNW | Good |
| Rushville, IL | 42 mi | 256° WSW | Good |
| Colchester, IL | 42 mi | 222° SW | Good |
| Shelbina, MO | 43 mi | 63° ENE | Good |
| Bowling Green, MO | 44 mi | 351° N | Good |
| Fort Madison, IA | 45 mi | 181° S | Good |
| La Harpe, IL | 46 mi | 204° SSW | Good |
| Vandalia, MO | 46 mi | 11° N | Good |
| Beardstown, IL | 48 mi | 267° W | Good |
| Macomb, IL | 48 mi | 226° SW | Good |
| Paris, MO | 49 mi | 46° NE | Good |
| Winchester, IL | 52 mi | 297° WNW | Good |
| Memphis, MO | 56 mi | 127° SE | Good |
| Burlington, IA | 59 mi | 191° S | Fair |
| Bushnell, IL | 59 mi | 227° SW | Fair |
| Virginia, IL | 59 mi | 272° W | Fair |
| West Burlington, IA | 60 mi | 189° S | Fair |
| Jacksonville, IL | 61 mi | 286° WNW | Fair |
| Roodhouse, IL | 61 mi | 304° NW | Fair |
| South Jacksonville, IL | 61 mi | 288° WNW | Fair |
| White Hall, IL | 62 mi | 307° NW | Fair |
| La Plata, MO | 62 mi | 93° E | Fair |
| Macon, MO | 63 mi | 75° ENE | Fair |
| Elsberry, MO | 63 mi | 333° NNW | Fair |
| Mexico, MO | 63 mi | 28° NNE | Fair |
| Wellsville, MO | 64 mi | 12° NNE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WTJR transmitter tower?
WTJR broadcasts from a tower at 39.9720, -91.3279, near Quincy, IL. It is licensed to Quincy, Illinois.
How far does WTJR broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 65 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 74 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WTJR with an antenna?
About 245,000 people live in the 50 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WTJR?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WTJR tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.