ZIP 62313 40.3177° N  91.2283° W

TV Channels in Basco, IL

ZIP Code: 62313 • Coordinates: 40.3177°N, 91.2283°W

Channels available
5 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-46 dBm · WMEC
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 9 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 111° ESE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 12 dB
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Major Network Coverage

5 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
KHQA-TV
Ch. 07-2 · 720p
-59 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 07-1
Comet TV Ch. 07-3
ROAR Ch. 07-4
NBC
WGEM-TV
Ch. 10-3 · 720p
-58 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 10-3
CW+ Ch. 10-2
Me-TV Ch. 10-4
CBS
KHQA-TV
Ch. 07-2 · 720p
-59 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 07-2
Comet TV Ch. 07-3
ROAR Ch. 07-4
FOX
WGEM-TV
Ch. 10-3 · 720p
-58 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 10-1
CW+ Ch. 10-2
Me-TV Ch. 10-4
PBS
WMEC
Ch. 22-1 · 720p
-46 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 22-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 22-4
World Channel Ch. 22-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
Not Available
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Showing ABC coverage and towers
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
WMEC
MACOMB, IL
 22-1 720p
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-46 dBm Excellent 78° ENE
#2
WGEM-TV
QUINCY, IL
 10-3 720p
FOXNBCCW+ +1
-58 dBm Good 193° SSW
#3
WGEM-TV
QUINCY, IL
 10-3 720p
FOXNBCCW+ +1
-58 dBm Good 193° SSW
#4
K28JD-D
FORT MADISON, IA
 12-01 1080i
PBSAudioCreate +2
-58 dBm Good 334° NNW
#5
KHQA-TV
HANNIBAL, MO
 07-2 720p
ABCCBSComet TV +1
-59 dBm Good 193° SSW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
8 / 10

Signal varies 9 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 111° · ESE · Spread 137°

Towers spread 137° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 12 dB
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About TV Reception in Basco

Basco, Illinois (62313) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WMEC at -46 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