ZIP 62618 40.0084° N  90.3971° W

TV Channels in Beardstown, IL

ZIP Code: 62618 • Coordinates: 40.0084°N, 90.3971°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-66 dBm · WICS
Reliability
8 / 10
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

7 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
-66 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
WGEM-TV
Ch. 10-3 · 720p
-69 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
-70 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 07-2
Comet TV Ch. 07-3
ROAR Ch. 07-4
FOX
WRSP-TV
Ch. 20-1 · 720p
-66 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
WMEC
Ch. 22-1 · 720p
-73 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
WCIX
Ch. 49-4 · 480i (w)
-67 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 49-4
ION Mystery Ch. 49-3
True Crime Network Ch. 55-2
ION
WEEK-TV
Ch. 25-2 · 720p
-74 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 25-2
NBC Ch. 25-1
CW+ Ch. 25-3
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
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WICS
SPRINGFIELD, IL
 20-1 720p
ABCFOXCharge! +2
-66 dBm Fair 106° ESE
#2
WICS
SPRINGFIELD, IL
 20-1 720p
ABCFOXCharge! +2
-66 dBm Fair 106° ESE
#3
WRSP-TV
SPRINGFIELD, IL
 55-20 nan
GameLoopPickleball TVROXi +1
-66 dBm Fair 106° ESE
#4
WCIX
SPRINGFIELD, IL
 49-4 480i (w)
LaffMyNION Mystery +1
-67 dBm Fair 108° ESE
#5
WGEM-TV
QUINCY, IL
 10-3 720p
FOXNBCCW+ +1
-69 dBm Fair 267° W
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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 3 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna

Towers in all directions (157°)

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

Beardstown, Illinois (62618) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WICS at -66 dBm, rated as "Fair" 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