ZIP 62879 38.7650° N  88.3590° W

TV Channels in Sailor Springs, IL

ZIP Code: 62879 • Coordinates: 38.7650°N, 88.3590°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-34 dBm · WUSI-TV
Reliability
9 / 10
Signal varies 5 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 77° ENE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 21 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
WAWV-TV
Ch. 38-1 · 720p
-62 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 38-2
Bounce TV Ch. 38-3
Rewind TV Ch. 38-4
NBC
WTWO
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-62 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 02-4
Laff Ch. 02-3
CW+ Ch. 02-2
CBS
WTHI-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-60 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 10-2
ION Ch. 10-4
Me-TV Ch. 10-3
Me-TV Toons Ch. 10-5
FOX
WTHI-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-60 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 10-1
ION Ch. 10-4
Me-TV Ch. 10-3
Me-TV Toons Ch. 10-5
PBS
WUSI-TV
Ch. 16-1 · 720p
-34 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
WTVW
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-55 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 07-4
Bounce TV Ch. 07-2
ION Mystery Ch. 07-3
MyN
Not Available
ION
WTVW
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-55 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 07-1
Bounce TV Ch. 07-2
ION Mystery Ch. 07-3
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 · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WUSI-TV
OLNEY, IL
 16-1 720p
PBSAudioCreate +2
-34 dBm Excellent 68° ENE
#2
WTVW
EVANSVILLE, IN
 07-1 720p
CWIONBounce TV +1
-55 dBm Good 133° SE
#3
WTVW
EVANSVILLE, IN
 07-1 720p
CWIONBounce TV +1
-55 dBm Good 133° SE
#4
WSIU-TV
CARBONDALE, IL
 08-1 720p
PBSAudioCreate +2
-57 dBm Good 227° SW
#5
WTHI-TV
TERRE HAUTE, IN
 10-1 1080i
CBSFOXION +2
-60 dBm Good 57° ENE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
9 / 10

Signal varies 5 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 77° · ENE · Spread 149°

Towers spread 149° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 21 dB
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About TV Reception in Sailor Springs

Sailor Springs, Illinois (62879) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WUSI-TV at -34 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