TV channels & antenna towers in Griggsville, Illinois

Griggsville has 21 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, Fox and CW. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W19EE-D, 28 miles to the E.

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21TV transmitters within 70 miles

3networks over the air

28 mito the closest tower

1,176population

Network channels in Griggsville

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCKHQA-TVABC	7.2	37 mi	300° WNW	Good	Hannibal, MO
CWWGEM-TVCW	10.2	37 mi	300° WNW	Good	Quincy, IL
ABCWICSABC	20	67 mi	84° E	Fair	Springfield, IL
FOXWRSP-TVFox	55	67 mi	84° E	Fair	Springfield, IL

Over-the-air TV in Griggsville

Griggsville is a small community of about 1,180 people in Illinois. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 21 licensed TV transmitters: 9 full-power, 1 Class A, 9 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 11 between 25 and 45 miles, and 10 farther out. Two of the 4 network stations in range are licensed to Springfield, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Springfield's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 7.2 (KHQA-TV), Fox on channel 55 (WRSP-TV) and CW on channel 10.2 (WGEM-TV). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KMOV in St. Louis, MO, 85 miles to the south. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KSDK in St. Louis, MO, 82 miles to the south. 5 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Griggsville

The main network towers around Griggsville are in different directions: ABC 300° WNW (37 mi) and Fox 84° E (67 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, KHQA-TV and WGEM-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 37 miles northwest of Griggsville (300° WNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Griggsville at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

WRSP-TV (Fox) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Griggsville. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Griggsville

The farthest main network tower for Griggsville is WRSP-TV (Fox), 67 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Griggsville

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W19EE-DLow power	28 mi	88° E	Poor	Jacksonville, IL
WVDM-LDLow power	35 mi	208° SSW	Weak	Quincy, IL
WQECFull power	36 mi	301° WNW	Fair	Quincy, IL
WTJRFull power	37 mi	300° WNW	Good	Quincy, IL
W27DF-DLow power	37 mi	300° WNW	Weak	Quincy, IL
K14SU-DLow power	37 mi	300° WNW	Weak	Keokuk, IA
W17EH-DLow power	37 mi	300° WNW	Weak	Quincy, IL
WSECFull power	37 mi	101° ESE	Fair	Jacksonville, IL
W29ES-DTranslator	37 mi	101° ESE	Weak	Jacksonville, IL
WMECFull power	48 mi	360° N	Weak	Macomb, IL
W31EH-DLow power	58 mi	82° E	Poor	Springfield, IL
W27ES-DLow power	58 mi	82° E	Poor	Springfield, IL
WEAE-LDLow power	60 mi	85° E	Poor	Springfield, IL
K18NZ-DTranslator	60 mi	324° NW	Poor	Keokuk, IA
W23EW-DLow power	63 mi	87° E	Poor	Springfield, IL
W36EX-DClass A	64 mi	149° SSE	Poor	Alton, IL
WCIXFull power	65 mi	85° E	Poor	Springfield, IL

How Griggsville compares with the rest of Illinois

With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Griggsville ranks 716th of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 37 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.

18% of Illinois's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Quincy, 40 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Griggsville: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 84° E, the direction of WRSP-TV (Fox), 67 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 7 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Griggsville, IL?

ABC is on channel 7.2 from KHQA-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles WNW of Griggsville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Griggsville, IL?

Fox is on channel 55 from WRSP-TV, broadcasting from 67 miles E of Griggsville. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Griggsville, IL?

CW is on channel 10.2 from WGEM-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles WNW of Griggsville. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Griggsville?

21 transmitters within 70 miles of Griggsville; around 7 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Griggsville?

The main network towers around Griggsville are in different directions: ABC 300° WNW (37 mi) and Fox 84° E (67 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Griggsville?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 144° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Griggsville?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Griggsville?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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More: all TV stations in Illinois · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Griggsville; signal estimates ignore terrain.