ZIP 61776 40.5721° N  88.8701° W

TV Channels in Towanda, IL

ZIP Code: 61776 • Coordinates: 40.5721°N, 88.8701°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-27 dBm · WYZZ-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 210° SSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 7 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
WEEK-TV
Ch. 25-2 · 720p
-42 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 25-1
ION Ch. 25-4
CW+ Ch. 25-3
NBC
WAND
Ch. 17-1 · 1080i
-34 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
-35 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 03-4
Bounce TV Ch. 03-3
True Crime Network Ch. 27-2
FOX
WYZZ-TV
Ch. 43-1 · 720p
-27 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
GET Ch. 43-3
Merit TV Ch. 43-2
PBS
WILL-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-41 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)
-39 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
-43 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
-34 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
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WYZZ-TV
BLOOMINGTON, IL
 43-1 720p
FOXGETMerit TV
-27 dBm Excellent 288° WNW
#2
WAND
DECATUR, IL
 17-1 1080i
NBCAntenna TVCourt TV +4
-34 dBm Excellent 177° S
#3
WAND
DECATUR, IL
 17-1 1080i
NBCAntenna TVCourt TV +4
-34 dBm Excellent 177° S
#4
WCIA
CHAMPAIGN, IL
 03-1 1080i
CBSGritBounce TV +1
-35 dBm Excellent 145° SE
#5
WBUI
DECATUR, IL
 27-3 480i (w)
Antenna TVCWDabl +2
-39 dBm Excellent 178° S
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Reception Analysis

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

Signal varies 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 210° · SSW · Spread 78°

Towers within 78° arc

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 7 dB
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About TV Reception in Towanda

Towanda, Illinois (61776) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WYZZ-TV at -27 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