ZIP 62521 39.8102° N  88.9278° W

TV Channels in Decatur, IL

ZIP Code: 62521 • Coordinates: 39.8102°N, 88.9278°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-21 dBm · WAND
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 14 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 18° NNE
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
-35 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
WAND
Ch. 17-1 · 1080i
-21 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
-49 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 03-4
Bounce TV Ch. 03-3
True Crime Network Ch. 27-2
FOX
WRSP-TV
Ch. 20-1 · 720p
-35 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
WILL-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-38 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)
-27 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)
-45 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
-21 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 · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WAND
DECATUR, IL
 17-1 1080i
NBCAntenna TVCourt TV +4
-21 dBm Excellent 27° NNE
#2
WAND
DECATUR, IL
 17-1 1080i
NBCAntenna TVCourt TV +4
-21 dBm Excellent 27° NNE
#3
WBUI
DECATUR, IL
 27-3 480i (w)
Antenna TVCWDabl +2
-27 dBm Excellent 27° NNE
#4
WICS
SPRINGFIELD, IL
 20-1 720p
ABCFOXCharge! +2
-35 dBm Excellent 269° W
#5
WICS
SPRINGFIELD, IL
 20-1 720p
ABCFOXCharge! +2
-35 dBm Excellent 269° W
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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 14 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 18° · NNE · Spread 109°

Towers spread 109° - rotator recommended

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

Decatur, Illinois (62521) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WAND at -21 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