ZIP 62473 39.0215° N  88.5679° W

TV Channels in Watson, IL

ZIP Code: 62473 • Coordinates: 39.0215°N, 88.5679°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-40 dBm · WUSI-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 11 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 61° ENE
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
WICS
Ch. 20-1 · 720p
-55 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
-54 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
-54 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
WTHI-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-54 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 10-1
ION Ch. 10-4
Me-TV Ch. 10-3
Me-TV Toons Ch. 10-5
PBS
WUSI-TV
Ch. 16-1 · 720p
-40 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)
-67 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)
-65 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
-54 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
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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
WUSI-TV
OLNEY, IL
 16-1 720p
PBSAudioCreate +2
-40 dBm Excellent 118° ESE
#2
WEDK-LD
 25 Other -40 dBm Excellent 324° NW
#3
WTHI-TV
TERRE HAUTE, IN
 10-1 1080i
CBSFOXION +2
-54 dBm Good 76° ENE
#4
WTHI-TV
TERRE HAUTE, IN
 10-1 1080i
CBSFOXION +2
-54 dBm Good 76° ENE
#5
WTHI-TV
TERRE HAUTE, IN
 10-1 1080i
CBSFOXION +2
-54 dBm Good 76° ENE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 11 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 61° · ENE · Spread 97°

Towers spread 97° - rotator recommended

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

Watson, Illinois (62473) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WUSI-TV at -40 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