TV Channels in Alma, IL
ZIP Code: 62807 • Coordinates: 38.7516°N, 88.9292°W
Channels available
4 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-43 dBm · WUSI-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 165° SSE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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4 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
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
Not Available
NBC
W33EK-D
Ch. 17-1 · 1080i
-66 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
Not Available
FOX
Not Available
PBS
WUSI-TV
Ch. 16-1 · 720p
-43 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
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
W33EK-D
Ch. 17-1 · 1080i
-66 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
WXSL-LD
Ch. 14-1 · 720p
-82 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Story Television Ch. 14-2
Univision
Not Available
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WUSI-TV OLNEY, IL | 16-1 720p | PBSAudioCreate +2 | -43 dBm | Excellent | 82° E |
| #2 | W29CI-D SALEM, IL | 29-1 480i (w) | 365BLK3ABNBlack Vision TV +4 | -43 dBm | Excellent | 196° SSW |
| #3 | WSIU-TV CARBONDALE, IL | 08-1 720p | PBSAudioCreate +2 | -49 dBm | Excellent | 201° SSW |
| #4 | WPXS MOUNT VERNON, IL | 13-1 1080i | DaystarDaystar EspañolDaystar Reflections +1 | -55 dBm | Good | 243° WSW |
| #5 | W33EK-D EFFINGHAM, IL | 17-1 1080i | NBCAntenna TVCourt TV +4 | -66 dBm | Fair | 40° NE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
10 / 10
Signal varies 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 125° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Alma
Alma, Illinois (62807) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WUSI-TV at -43 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