ZIP 62401 39.1187° N  88.5624° W

TV Channels in Effingham, IL

ZIP Code: 62401 • Coordinates: 39.1187°N, 88.5624°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-41 dBm · WUSI-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 79° E
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 10 dB
§ 01

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
-51 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
WTWO
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-52 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
-53 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
WRSP-TV
Ch. 20-1 · 720p
-51 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
WUSI-TV
Ch. 16-1 · 720p
-41 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)
-63 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)
-63 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 49-4
ION Mystery Ch. 49-3
True Crime Network Ch. 55-2
ION
WTHI-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-53 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 10-1
FOX Ch. 10-2
Me-TV Ch. 10-3
Me-TV Toons Ch. 10-5
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
§ 02

Coverage Map

Select a network to see coverage area and towers near Effingham, IL.
Loading map...
Select Network
Showing ABC coverage and towers
Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
§ 03

Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WUSI-TV
OLNEY, IL
 16-1 720p
PBSAudioCreate +2
-41 dBm Excellent 130° SE
#2
WICS
SPRINGFIELD, IL
 20-1 720p
ABCFOXCharge! +2
-51 dBm Good 315° NW
#3
WICS
SPRINGFIELD, IL
 20-1 720p
ABCFOXCharge! +2
-51 dBm Good 315° NW
#4
WRSP-TV
SPRINGFIELD, IL
 55-20 nan
GameLoopPickleball TVROXi +1
-51 dBm Good 315° NW
#5
WTWO
TERRE HAUTE, IN
 02-1 1080i
NBCAntenna TVLaff +1
-52 dBm Good 82° E
§ 04

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
Rotator Recommended
Point 79° · E · Spread 124°

Towers spread 124° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 10 dB
§ 05

About TV Reception in Effingham

Effingham, Illinois (62401) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WUSI-TV at -41 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