ZIP 47952 39.9596° N  87.2991° W

TV Channels in Cates, IN

ZIP Code: 47952 • Coordinates: 39.9596°N, 87.2991°W

Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-36 dBm · WICD
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 7 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 251° WSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

10 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.

ABC
WICD
Ch. 15-1 · 720p
-36 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 27-1
Charge! Ch. 15-4
Comet TV Ch. 15-2
ROAR Ch. 15-3
NBC
WTWO
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-43 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 02-4
Laff Ch. 02-3
CW+ Ch. 02-2
CBS
WTHI-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-46 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 10-2
ION Ch. 10-4
Me-TV Ch. 10-3
Me-TV Toons Ch. 10-5
FOX
WICD
Ch. 15-1 · 720p
-36 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 15-1
Charge! Ch. 15-4
Comet TV Ch. 15-2
ROAR Ch. 15-3
PBS
WILL-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-56 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 12-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 12-2
World Channel Ch. 12-3
CW
WISH-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-67 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 23-1
Confess Ch. 08-3
Diya TV Ch. 08-4
GET Ch. 08-2
Local Ch. 23-3
Nosey Ch. 23-2
MyN
WISH-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-67 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 08-1
Confess Ch. 08-3
Diya TV Ch. 08-4
GET Ch. 08-2
Local Ch. 23-3
Nosey Ch. 23-2
ION
WTHI-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-46 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 10-1
FOX Ch. 10-2
Me-TV Ch. 10-3
Me-TV Toons Ch. 10-5
Telemundo
WDNI-CD
Ch. 19-1 · 1080i
-79 dBm
Univision
WHMB-TV
Ch. 40-1 · 720p
-65 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CHSN Ch. 40-2
CHSN Ch. 40-6
HSN Ch. 40-4
QVC Ch. 40-3
QVC2 Ch. 40-5
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Coverage Map

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Showing ABC coverage and towers
Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WICD
CHAMPAIGN, IL
 15-1 720p
ABCFOXCharge! +2
-36 dBm Excellent 283° WNW
#2
WICD
CHAMPAIGN, IL
 15-1 720p
ABCFOXCharge! +2
-36 dBm Excellent 283° WNW
#3
WTWO
TERRE HAUTE, IN
 02-1 1080i
NBCAntenna TVLaff +1
-43 dBm Excellent 186° S
#4
WAWV-TV
TERRE HAUTE, IN
 38-1 720p
ABCGritBounce TV +1
-44 dBm Excellent 186° S
#5
WTHI-TV
TERRE HAUTE, IN
 10-1 1080i
CBSFOXION +2
-46 dBm Excellent 185° S
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
8 / 10

Signal varies 7 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 251° · WSW · Spread 66°

Towers within 66° arc

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Cates

Cates, Indiana (47952) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WICD at -36 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.

For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.

Signal Quality Guide

  • Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
  • Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely