WTVP
Full power TV station · Peoria, Illinois
WTVP is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Peoria, Illinois. Its signal is estimated to reach about 82 cities and towns within 53 miles.
About WTVP
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 155 kW effective radiated power, WTVP runs more power than 43% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 214 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 53 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 82 cities and towns in our guide with about 715,000 residents, as far as Galesburg, IL (47 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Peoria, IL |
| Tower location | 40.62889, -89.57000 |
| Effective radiated power | 155 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 214 m (701 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 28311 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WTVP
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creve Coeur, IL | 1.7 mi | 139° SE | Strong |
| Marquette Heights, IL | 1.8 mi | 64° ENE | Strong |
| East Peoria, IL | 2.6 mi | 168° SSE | Strong |
| Bartonville, IL | 4.5 mi | 109° ESE | Strong |
| Peoria, IL | 4.6 mi | 167° SSE | Strong |
| West Peoria, IL | 5.3 mi | 145° SE | Strong |
| Pekin, IL | 5.6 mi | 41° NE | Strong |
| Morton, IL | 5.9 mi | 281° W | Strong |
| North Peoria, IL | 6.2 mi | 173° S | Strong |
| Peoria Heights, IL | 8.2 mi | 179° S | Strong |
| Washington, IL | 10.0 mi | 239° WSW | Strong |
| Germantown Hills, IL | 11 mi | 209° SSW | Good |
| Metamora, IL | 16 mi | 225° SW | Good |
| Eureka, IL | 17 mi | 248° WSW | Good |
| Chillicothe, IL | 21 mi | 192° SSW | Good |
| Farmington, IL | 23 mi | 102° ESE | Good |
| Canton, IL | 25 mi | 79° ENE | Good |
| El Paso, IL | 30 mi | 255° WSW | Good |
| Mason City, IL | 30 mi | 13° NNE | Good |
| Normal, IL | 31 mi | 285° WNW | Good |
| Bloomington, IL | 32 mi | 288° WNW | Good |
| Havana, IL | 34 mi | 48° NE | Good |
| Lewistown, IL | 35 mi | 62° ENE | Good |
| Lincoln, IL | 35 mi | 342° NNW | Good |
| Henry, IL | 35 mi | 199° SSW | Good |
| Heyworth, IL | 38 mi | 305° NW | Good |
| Knoxville, IL | 42 mi | 117° ESE | Fair |
| Galva, IL | 45 mi | 146° SSE | Fair |
| Petersburg, IL | 45 mi | 19° NNE | Fair |
| Abingdon, IL | 45 mi | 105° ESE | Fair |
| Clinton, IL | 46 mi | 316° NW | Fair |
| Kewanee, IL | 46 mi | 156° SSE | Fair |
| Le Roy, IL | 46 mi | 295° WNW | Fair |
| Galesburg, IL | 47 mi | 117° ESE | Fair |
| Bushnell, IL | 49 mi | 84° E | Fair |
| Sherman, IL | 51 mi | 2° N | Fair |
| Streator, IL | 51 mi | 229° SW | Fair |
| Princeton, IL | 51 mi | 186° S | Fair |
| Spring Valley, IL | 52 mi | 202° SSW | Fair |
| Pontiac, IL | 52 mi | 251° WSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WTVP transmitter tower?
WTVP broadcasts from a tower at 40.6289, -89.5700, near Creve Coeur, IL. It is licensed to Peoria, Illinois.
How far does WTVP broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 53 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 61 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WTVP with an antenna?
About 715,000 people live in the 82 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WTVP?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WTVP tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.