ZIP 61755 40.5261° N  89.3418° W

TV Channels in Mackinaw, IL

ZIP Code: 61755 • Coordinates: 40.5261°N, 89.3418°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-40 dBm · WAND
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 18 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 170° S
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

8 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
WICS
Ch. 20-1 · 720p
-41 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
-40 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
WMBD-TV
Ch. 31-1 · 1080i
-48 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 31-3
Bounce TV Ch. 31-2
ION Mystery Ch. 31-4
FOX
WRSP-TV
Ch. 20-1 · 720p
-41 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
-49 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)
-45 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
-53 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
-40 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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Coverage Map

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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
WAND
DECATUR, IL
 17-1 1080i
NBCAntenna TVCourt TV +4
-40 dBm Excellent 146° SE
#2
WAND
DECATUR, IL
 17-1 1080i
NBCAntenna TVCourt TV +4
-40 dBm Excellent 146° SE
#3
WICS
SPRINGFIELD, IL
 20-1 720p
ABCFOXCharge! +2
-41 dBm Excellent 187° S
#4
WICS
SPRINGFIELD, IL
 20-1 720p
ABCFOXCharge! +2
-41 dBm Excellent 187° S
#5
WRSP-TV
SPRINGFIELD, IL
 55-20 nan
GameLoopPickleball TVROXi +1
-41 dBm Excellent 187° S
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 18 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 170° · S · Spread 24°

Towers clustered within 24°

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

Mackinaw, Illinois (61755) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WAND at -40 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