ZIP 61818 39.8867° N  88.7165° W

TV Channels in Cerro Gordo, IL

ZIP Code: 61818 • Coordinates: 39.8867°N, 88.7165°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-19 dBm · WAND
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Attenuator 317° NW
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
WICD
Ch. 15-1 · 720p
-36 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 27-1
Charge! Ch. 15-4
Comet TV Ch. 15-2
ROAR Ch. 15-3
NBC
WAND
Ch. 17-1 · 1080i
-19 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
-31 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 03-4
Bounce TV Ch. 03-3
True Crime Network Ch. 27-2
FOX
WICD
Ch. 15-1 · 720p
-36 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 15-1
Charge! Ch. 15-4
Comet TV Ch. 15-2
ROAR Ch. 15-3
PBS
WILL-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-29 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)
-24 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
WCIX
Ch. 49-4 · 480i (w)
-52 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 49-4
ION Mystery Ch. 49-3
True Crime Network Ch. 55-2
ION
WAND
Ch. 17-1 · 1080i
-19 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
WAND
DECATUR, IL
 17-1 1080i
NBCAntenna TVCourt TV +4
-19 dBm Excellent 306° NW
#2
WAND
DECATUR, IL
 17-1 1080i
NBCAntenna TVCourt TV +4
-19 dBm Excellent 306° NW
#3
WBUI
DECATUR, IL
 27-3 480i (w)
Antenna TVCWDabl +2
-24 dBm Excellent 304° NW
#4
WILL-TV
URBANA, IL
 12-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-29 dBm Excellent 13° NNE
#5
WCIA
CHAMPAIGN, IL
 03-1 1080i
CBSGritBounce TV +1
-31 dBm Excellent 43° NE
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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 2 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Attenuator

Signal is extremely strong (-19 dBm). Standard antennas may overload your TV. Try inserting a simple metal paperclip into the antenna port first. If that fails, use a Variable Attenuator.

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

Cerro Gordo, Illinois (61818) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WAND at -19 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