WVUT
Full power TV station · Vincennes, Indiana
WVUT is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Vincennes, Indiana. Its signal is estimated to reach about 40 cities and towns within 46 miles.
About WVUT
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 69.4 kW effective radiated power, WVUT runs more power than 34% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 162 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 5% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 40 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 46 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 40 cities and towns in our guide with about 162,000 residents.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Vincennes, IN |
| Tower location | 38.65167, -87.47694 |
| Effective radiated power | 69.4 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 162 m (531 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 4329 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WVUT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vincennes, IN | 3.3 mi | 122° ESE | Strong |
| Lawrenceville, IL | 12 mi | 116° ESE | Good |
| Bicknell, IN | 12 mi | 227° SW | Good |
| Petersburg, IN | 15 mi | 316° NW | Good |
| Bridgeport, IL | 16 mi | 104° ESE | Good |
| Washington, IN | 16 mi | 268° W | Good |
| Princeton, IN | 21 mi | 13° NNE | Good |
| Sumner, IL | 21 mi | 102° ESE | Good |
| Mount Carmel, IL | 23 mi | 43° NE | Good |
| Oakland City, IN | 23 mi | 342° NNW | Good |
| Palestine, IL | 25 mi | 163° SSE | Good |
| Robinson, IL | 28 mi | 150° SSE | Fair |
| Fort Branch, IN | 28 mi | 11° NNE | Fair |
| Owensville, IN | 29 mi | 23° NNE | Fair |
| Odon, IN | 29 mi | 243° WSW | Fair |
| Loogootee, IN | 30 mi | 267° W | Fair |
| Sullivan, IN | 31 mi | 187° S | Fair |
| Haubstadt, IN | 31 mi | 10° N | Fair |
| Linton, IN | 31 mi | 212° SSW | Fair |
| Olney, IL | 33 mi | 99° E | Fair |
| Oblong, IL | 34 mi | 136° SE | Fair |
| Jasper, IN | 35 mi | 302° WNW | Fair |
| Albion, IL | 37 mi | 59° ENE | Fair |
| Shelburn, IN | 37 mi | 187° S | Fair |
| Shoals, IN | 37 mi | 269° W | Fair |
| Poseyville, IN | 37 mi | 26° NNE | Fair |
| Huntingburg, IN | 37 mi | 311° NW | Fair |
| Jasonville, IN | 38 mi | 203° SSW | Fair |
| Darmstadt, IN | 39 mi | 8° N | Fair |
| Bloomfield, IN | 39 mi | 228° SW | Fair |
| Grayville, IL | 39 mi | 46° NE | Fair |
| Farmersburg, IN | 42 mi | 187° S | Fair |
| Worthington, IN | 42 mi | 219° SW | Fair |
| Dale, IN | 43 mi | 322° NW | Fair |
| Chandler, IN | 43 mi | 352° N | Fair |
| Highland, IN | 43 mi | 7° N | Fair |
| Boonville, IN | 43 mi | 345° NNW | Fair |
| Melody Hill, IN | 43 mi | 3° N | Fair |
| Newton, IL | 44 mi | 122° ESE | Fair |
| Ferdinand, IN | 44 mi | 312° NW | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WVUT transmitter tower?
WVUT broadcasts from a tower at 38.6517, -87.4769, near Vincennes, IN. It is licensed to Vincennes, Indiana.
How far does WVUT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 46 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 54 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WVUT with an antenna?
About 162,000 people live in the 40 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WVUT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WVUT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.