WTLJ
Full power TV station · Muskegon, Michigan
WTLJ is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Muskegon, Michigan. Its signal is estimated to reach about 94 cities and towns within 60 miles.
About WTLJ
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, WTLJ runs more power than 52% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 283 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 22% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 51 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 60 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 94 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,010,000 residents, as far as Battle Creek, MI (58 miles).
WTLJ shares its transmitter site with WGVU-TV. 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 | Muskegon, MI |
| Tower location | 42.95694, -85.90194 |
| Effective radiated power | 310 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 283 m (929 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 67781 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WTLJ
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale, MI | 2.8 mi | 112° ESE | Strong |
| Hudsonville, MI | 6.2 mi | 343° NNW | Strong |
| Jenison, MI | 6.5 mi | 302° WNW | Strong |
| Walker, MI | 7.4 mi | 246° WSW | Strong |
| Coopersville, MI | 7.6 mi | 167° SSE | Strong |
| Grandville, MI | 7.7 mi | 295° WNW | Strong |
| Wyoming, MI | 10 mi | 287° WNW | Strong |
| Zeeland, MI | 12 mi | 31° NNE | Strong |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 12 mi | 268° W | Strong |
| Comstock Park, MI | 13 mi | 244° WSW | Strong |
| Byron Center, MI | 13 mi | 318° NW | Strong |
| Kentwood, MI | 14 mi | 295° WNW | Strong |
| Cutlerville, MI | 14 mi | 304° WNW | Strong |
| East Grand Rapids, MI | 15 mi | 274° W | Good |
| Holland, MI | 16 mi | 42° NE | Good |
| Northview, MI | 16 mi | 248° WSW | Good |
| Sparta, MI | 17 mi | 215° SW | Good |
| Grand Haven, MI | 18 mi | 114° ESE | Good |
| Rockford, MI | 21 mi | 237° WSW | Good |
| Forest Hills, MI | 21 mi | 270° W | Good |
| Wolf Lake, MI | 23 mi | 153° SSE | Good |
| Norton Shores, MI | 23 mi | 129° SE | Good |
| Wayland, MI | 24 mi | 326° NNW | Good |
| Muskegon Heights, MI | 24 mi | 135° SE | Good |
| Muskegon, MI | 26 mi | 138° SE | Good |
| Allegan, MI | 30 mi | 355° N | Good |
| Fremont, MI | 35 mi | 177° S | Good |
| Belding, MI | 35 mi | 254° WSW | Good |
| Greenville, MI | 36 mi | 245° WSW | Good |
| Hastings, MI | 38 mi | 305° NW | Good |
| Ionia, MI | 42 mi | 267° W | Good |
| South Haven, MI | 43 mi | 26° NNE | Good |
| Westwood, MI | 47 mi | 343° NNW | Good |
| Comstock Northwest, MI | 48 mi | 336° NNW | Good |
| Eastwood, MI | 49 mi | 339° NNW | Good |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 49 mi | 341° NNW | Good |
| Portage, MI | 55 mi | 343° NNW | Fair |
| Springfield, MI | 55 mi | 323° NW | Fair |
| Big Rapids, MI | 55 mi | 202° SSW | Fair |
| Battle Creek, MI | 58 mi | 320° NW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WTLJ transmitter tower?
WTLJ broadcasts from a tower at 42.9569, -85.9019, near Allendale, MI. It is licensed to Muskegon, Michigan.
How far does WTLJ broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 60 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 68 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WTLJ with an antenna?
About 1,010,000 people live in the 94 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WTLJ?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WTLJ tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.