ZIP 62812 38.0064° N  88.9225° W

TV Channels in Benton, IL

ZIP Code: 62812 • Coordinates: 38.0064°N, 88.9225°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-46 dBm · WPSD-TV
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 7 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 167° SSE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 dB
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Major Network Coverage

9 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
WEHT
Ch. 25-1 · 720p
-60 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 25-2
COZI TV Ch. 25-3
Rewind TV Ch. 25-4
NBC
WPSD-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-46 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 06-3
COZI TV Ch. 06-2
CBS
KFVS-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-76 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 12-2
Grit Ch. 12-5
365BLK Ch. 12-7
Me-TV Ch. 12-4
Outlaw Ch. 12-3
Oxygen Ch. 12-6
FOX
KBSI
Ch. 23-1 · 720p
-68 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Bounce TV Ch. 23-5
Comet TV Ch. 23-3
ION Plus Ch. 23-4
Scripps News Ch. 23-6
PBS
WSIU-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 720p
-52 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. 08-5
Create Ch. 08-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 08-4
World Channel Ch. 08-2
CW
WTVW
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-53 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 07-4
Bounce TV Ch. 07-2
ION Mystery Ch. 07-3
MyN
WDKA
Ch. 49-6 · 480i (w)
-59 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 49-6
CHSN Ch. 49-7
Charge! Ch. 49-2
Dabl Ch. 49-5
ROAR Ch. 49-3
The Nest Ch. 49-4
ION
WTVW
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-53 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 07-1
Bounce TV Ch. 07-2
ION Mystery Ch. 07-3
Telemundo
WQWQ-LD
Ch. 09-1 · 1080i
-87 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Defy TV Ch. 09-3
Me-TV Toons Ch. 09-4
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
WPSD-TV
PADUCAH, KY
 06-1 1080i
NBCAntenna TVCOZI TV
-46 dBm Excellent 183° S
#2
W15BU-D
JOHNSON CITY, IL
 15-1 480i
3ABN3ABN Dare to Dream3ABN Kids +2
-49 dBm Excellent 182° S
#3
WSIU-TV
CARBONDALE, IL
 08-1 720p
PBSAudioCreate +2
-52 dBm Good 291° WNW
#4
WTVW
EVANSVILLE, IN
 07-1 720p
CWIONBounce TV +1
-53 dBm Good 89° E
#5
WTVW
EVANSVILLE, IN
 07-1 720p
CWIONBounce TV +1
-53 dBm Good 89° E
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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 7 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 167° · SSE · Spread 124°

Towers spread 124° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 3 dB
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About TV Reception in Benton

Benton, Illinois (62812) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WPSD-TV at -46 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