TV Channels in Benson, IL
ZIP Code: 61516 • Coordinates: 40.8556°N, 89.1320°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-25 dBm · WYZZ-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 216° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 8 dB
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8 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
WEEK-TV
Ch. 25-2 · 720p
-35 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 25-1
ION Ch. 25-4
CW+ Ch. 25-3
NBC
WEEK-TV
Ch. 25-2 · 720p
-35 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 25-2
ION Ch. 25-4
CW+ Ch. 25-3
CBS
WMBD-TV
Ch. 31-1 · 1080i
-33 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 31-3
Bounce TV Ch. 31-2
ION Mystery Ch. 31-4
FOX
WYZZ-TV
Ch. 43-1 · 720p
-25 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
GET Ch. 43-3
Merit TV Ch. 43-2
PBS
WTVP
Ch. 47-1 · 1080i
-43 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 47-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 47-2
World Channel Ch. 47-3
CW
WBUI
Ch. 27-3 · 480i (w)
-51 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 27-3
Dabl Ch. 23-2
Rewind TV Ch. 23-4
The Nest Ch. 23-3
MyN
WHOI
Ch. 19-1 · 720p
-36 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 19-2
Comet TV Ch. 19-3
Me-TV Ch. 19-6
ROAR Ch. 19-5
Stadium Ch. 19-4
ION
WEEK-TV
Ch. 25-2 · 720p
-35 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 25-2
NBC Ch. 25-1
CW+ Ch. 25-3
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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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 | WYZZ-TV BLOOMINGTON, IL | 43-1 720p | FOXGETMerit TV | -25 dBm | Excellent | 190° S |
| #2 | WMBD-TV PEORIA, IL | 31-1 1080i | CBSLaffBounce TV +1 | -33 dBm | Excellent | 235° SW |
| #3 | WEEK-TV PEORIA, IL | 25-2 720p | ABCNBCION +1 | -35 dBm | Excellent | 234° SW |
| #4 | WEEK-TV PEORIA, IL | 25-2 720p | ABCNBCION +1 | -35 dBm | Excellent | 234° SW |
| #5 | WEEK-TV PEORIA, IL | 25-2 720p | ABCNBCION +1 | -35 dBm | Excellent | 234° SW |
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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 2 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 26°
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Benson
Benson, Illinois (61516) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WYZZ-TV at -25 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