TV Channels in Ransom, IL
ZIP Code: 60470 • Coordinates: 41.1659°N, 88.6387°W
Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-33 dBm · WTVK
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 14 dB
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10 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
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
WLS-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-49 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 07-3
ION Mystery Ch. 60-2
Localish Ch. 07-2
Quest Ch. 60-3
UniMás Ch. 60-1
NBC
WEEK-TV
Ch. 25-2 · 720p
-54 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 25-2
ION Ch. 25-4
CW+ Ch. 25-3
CBS
WBBM-TV
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-52 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 09-2
CW Ch. 09-1
Grit Ch. 09-3
Rewind TV Ch. 09-4
The Nest Ch. 09-5
FOX
WYZZ-TV
Ch. 43-1 · 720p
-47 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
GET Ch. 43-3
Merit TV Ch. 43-2
PBS
WYIN
Ch. 56-1 · 1080i
-49 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
NHK World Ch. 56-2
CW
WGN-TV
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-52 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 02-1
Antenna TV Ch. 09-2
Grit Ch. 09-3
Rewind TV Ch. 09-4
The Nest Ch. 09-5
MyN
WFLD
Ch. 32-1 · 720p
-50 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 32-1
BUZZR Ch. 32-3
Dabl Ch. 02-3
FOX Weather Ch. 32-5
Movies! Ch. 32-2
ROAR Ch. 32-4
ION
WEEK-TV
Ch. 25-2 · 720p
-54 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 25-2
NBC Ch. 25-1
CW+ Ch. 25-3
Telemundo
WSNS-TV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-55 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 05-1
365BLK Ch. 02-4
COZI TV Ch. 05-2
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 05-3
Oxygen Ch. 05-4
TeleXitos Ch. 44-2
Univision
WGBO-DT
Ch. 66-5 · 480i (w)
-55 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 66-5
Comet TV Ch. 02-5
GET Ch. 66-3
MovieSphere Gold Ch. 66-2
Start TV Ch. 02-2
True Crime Network Ch. 66-4
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WTVK OSWEGO, IL | 59-3 480i (w) | ACE TVNTD AmericaShop LC +1 | -33 dBm | Excellent | 46° NE |
| #2 | WYZZ-TV BLOOMINGTON, IL | 43-1 720p | FOXGETMerit TV | -47 dBm | Excellent | 218° SW |
| #3 | WYIN GARY, IN | 56-1 1080i | PBSNHK World | -49 dBm | Excellent | 78° ENE |
| #4 | WLS-TV CHICAGO, IL | 07-1 720p | ABCCharge!ION Mystery +3 | -49 dBm | Excellent | 46° NE |
| #5 | WXFT-DT | 22 | Other | -49 dBm | Excellent | 46° NE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
10 / 10
Signal varies 0 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna
Towers in all directions (167°)
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Ransom
Ransom, Illinois (60470) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WTVK at -33 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