TV Channels in Du Bois, IL
ZIP Code: 62831 • Coordinates: 38.2349°N, 89.2227°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-24 dBm · WSIU-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 183° S
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 12 dB
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9 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
WSIL-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 720p
-36 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 03-4
ION Ch. 03-5
Heroes & Icons Ch. 03-2
True Crime Network Ch. 03-3
NBC
WPSD-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-51 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 06-3
COZI TV Ch. 06-2
CBS
KMOV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-46 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 32-1
365BLK Ch. 11-4
COZI TV Ch. 04-3
ION Mystery Ch. 04-4
Weather Ch. 04-2
FOX
KBSI
Ch. 23-1 · 720p
-38 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
-24 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
KPLR-TV
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-49 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 02-1
Antenna TV Ch. 02-2
Grit Ch. 02-3
Shop LC Ch. 02-4
MyN
KMOV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-46 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 04-1
365BLK Ch. 11-4
COZI TV Ch. 04-3
ION Mystery Ch. 04-4
Weather Ch. 04-2
ION
WSIL-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 720p
-36 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 03-1
Court TV Ch. 03-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 03-2
True Crime Network Ch. 03-3
Telemundo
WQWQ-LD
Ch. 09-1 · 1080i
-57 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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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 | WSIU-TV CARBONDALE, IL | 08-1 720p | PBSAudioCreate +2 | -24 dBm | Excellent | 187° S |
| #2 | WSIL-TV HARRISBURG, IL | 03-1 720p | ABCCourt TVION +2 | -36 dBm | Excellent | 156° SSE |
| #3 | WSIL-TV HARRISBURG, IL | 03-1 720p | ABCCourt TVION +2 | -36 dBm | Excellent | 156° SSE |
| #4 | KBSI CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO | 23-1 720p | FOXBounce TVComet TV +2 | -38 dBm | Excellent | 198° SSW |
| #5 | WPXS MOUNT VERNON, IL | 13-1 1080i | DaystarDaystar EspañolDaystar Reflections +1 | -44 dBm | Excellent | 284° WNW |
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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 101° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Du Bois
Du Bois, Illinois (62831) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WSIU-TV at -24 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