TV Channels in Charleston, IL
ZIP Code: 61920 • Coordinates: 39.5120°N, 88.1542°W
Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-29 dBm · WEIU-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 9 dB
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7 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
WAWV-TV
Ch. 38-1 · 720p
-40 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 38-2
Bounce TV Ch. 38-3
Rewind TV Ch. 38-4
NBC
WTWO
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-38 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 02-4
Laff Ch. 02-3
CW+ Ch. 02-2
CBS
WTHI-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-44 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 10-2
ION Ch. 10-4
Me-TV Ch. 10-3
Me-TV Toons Ch. 10-5
FOX
WICD
Ch. 15-1 · 720p
-43 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
WUSI-TV
Ch. 16-1 · 720p
-45 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. 16-5
Create Ch. 16-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 16-4
World Channel Ch. 16-2
CW
WBUI
Ch. 27-3 · 480i (w)
-46 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
Not Available
ION
WAND
Ch. 17-1 · 1080i
-41 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
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WEIU-TV CHARLESTON, IL | 51-6 480i (w) | AudioEducationalFirst Nations Experience | -29 dBm | Excellent | 297° WNW |
| #2 | WTWO TERRE HAUTE, IN | 02-1 1080i | NBCAntenna TVLaff +1 | -38 dBm | Excellent | 114° ESE |
| #3 | WAWV-TV TERRE HAUTE, IN | 38-1 720p | ABCGritBounce TV +1 | -40 dBm | Excellent | 114° ESE |
| #4 | WAND DECATUR, IL | 17-1 1080i | NBCAntenna TVCourt TV +4 | -41 dBm | Excellent | 310° NW |
| #5 | WAND DECATUR, IL | 17-1 1080i | NBCAntenna TVCourt TV +4 | -41 dBm | Excellent | 310° NW |
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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 3 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna
Towers in all directions (168°)
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Charleston
Charleston, Illinois (61920) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WEIU-TV at -29 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