WYZZ-TV (Fox) · Channel 43
Full power TV station · Bloomington, Illinois
WYZZ-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 43, licensed to Bloomington, Illinois. Its signal is estimated to reach about 120 cities and towns within 64 miles.
About WYZZ-TV
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, WYZZ-TV runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 293 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 25% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 52 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 64 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 120 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,160,000 residents, as far as Springfield, IL (63 miles).
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WRSP-TV in Springfield, IL, 60 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 43 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Bloomington, IL |
| Tower location | 40.64583, -89.17917 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 293 m (961 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 5875 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WYZZ-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka, IL | 7.2 mi | 137° SE | Strong |
| Washington, IL | 13 mi | 108° ESE | Strong |
| Normal, IL | 13 mi | 313° NW | Strong |
| Bloomington, IL | 15 mi | 319° NW | Strong |
| Morton, IL | 15 mi | 81° E | Strong |
| East Peoria, IL | 21 mi | 94° E | Strong |
| Creve Coeur, IL | 22 mi | 90° E | Strong |
| Peoria, IL | 22 mi | 99° E | Strong |
| North Peoria, IL | 22 mi | 103° ESE | Strong |
| Peoria Heights, IL | 22 mi | 109° ESE | Strong |
| West Peoria, IL | 24 mi | 98° E | Strong |
| Bartonville, IL | 25 mi | 91° E | Strong |
| Pekin, IL | 25 mi | 77° ENE | Strong |
| Chillicothe, IL | 25 mi | 140° SE | Strong |
| Pontiac, IL | 33 mi | 241° WSW | Good |
| Lincoln, IL | 36 mi | 16° NNE | Good |
| Clinton, IL | 36 mi | 342° NNW | Good |
| Streator, IL | 37 mi | 209° SSW | Good |
| Canton, IL | 45 mi | 82° E | Good |
| Spring Valley, IL | 47 mi | 179° S | Good |
| Peru, IL | 47 mi | 183° S | Good |
| La Salle, IL | 48 mi | 186° S | Good |
| Dwight, IL | 50 mi | 232° SW | Good |
| Mahomet, IL | 51 mi | 308° NW | Good |
| Ottawa, IL | 51 mi | 200° SSW | Good |
| Princeton, IL | 52 mi | 163° SSE | Good |
| Monticello, IL | 53 mi | 323° NW | Good |
| Marseilles, IL | 53 mi | 208° SSW | Good |
| Sherman, IL | 57 mi | 23° NNE | Fair |
| Kewanee, IL | 57 mi | 137° SE | Fair |
| Decatur, IL | 57 mi | 348° NNW | Fair |
| Paxton, IL | 58 mi | 283° WNW | Fair |
| Rantoul, IL | 59 mi | 294° WNW | Fair |
| Champaign, IL | 61 mi | 307° NW | Fair |
| Mendota, IL | 62 mi | 183° S | Fair |
| Mount Zion, IL | 63 mi | 345° NNW | Fair |
| Morris, IL | 63 mi | 219° SW | Fair |
| Urbana, IL | 63 mi | 306° NW | Fair |
| Springfield, IL | 63 mi | 23° NNE | Fair |
| Savoy, IL | 64 mi | 310° NW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WYZZ-TV transmitter tower?
WYZZ-TV broadcasts from a tower at 40.6458, -89.1792, near Eureka, IL. It is licensed to Bloomington, Illinois.
What channel is WYZZ-TV on?
WYZZ-TV appears as virtual channel 43 (43.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WYZZ-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 64 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 73 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WYZZ-TV with an antenna?
About 1,160,000 people live in the 120 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WYZZ-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WYZZ-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.