TV Channels in Mc Lean, IL
ZIP Code: 61754 • Coordinates: 40.3281°N, 89.1614°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-31 dBm · WAND
Recommended antenna
Directional 160° SSE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 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
WICS
Ch. 20-1 · 720p
-38 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 55-1
Charge! Ch. 20-4
Comet TV Ch. 20-2
ROAR Ch. 20-3
NBC
WAND
Ch. 17-1 · 1080i
-31 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 55-3
Court TV Ch. 17-5
ION Ch. 17-3
COZI TV Ch. 17-2
ION Plus Ch. 17-4
Me-TV Ch. 17-6
CBS
WCIA
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-40 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 03-4
Bounce TV Ch. 03-3
True Crime Network Ch. 27-2
FOX
WRSP-TV
Ch. 20-1 · 720p
-38 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 20-1
Charge! Ch. 20-4
Comet TV Ch. 20-2
ROAR Ch. 20-3
PBS
WILL-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-40 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 12-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 12-2
World Channel Ch. 12-3
CW
WBUI
Ch. 27-3 · 480i (w)
-36 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
-50 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
WAND
Ch. 17-1 · 1080i
-31 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 17-1
Antenna TV Ch. 55-3
Court TV Ch. 17-5
COZI TV Ch. 17-2
ION Plus Ch. 17-4
Me-TV Ch. 17-6
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
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WAND DECATUR, IL | 17-1 1080i | NBCAntenna TVCourt TV +4 | -31 dBm | Excellent | 146° SE |
| #2 | WAND DECATUR, IL | 17-1 1080i | NBCAntenna TVCourt TV +4 | -31 dBm | Excellent | 146° SE |
| #3 | WBUI DECATUR, IL | 27-3 480i (w) | Antenna TVCWDabl +2 | -36 dBm | Excellent | 147° SSE |
| #4 | WICS SPRINGFIELD, IL | 20-1 720p | ABCFOXCharge! +2 | -38 dBm | Excellent | 204° SSW |
| #5 | WICS SPRINGFIELD, IL | 20-1 720p | ABCFOXCharge! +2 | -38 dBm | Excellent | 204° SSW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
8 / 10
Signal varies 8 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 44°
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Mc Lean
Mc Lean, Illinois (61754) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WAND at -31 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