TV Channels in Salem, IL
ZIP Code: 62881 • Coordinates: 38.6386°N, 88.9273°W
Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-37 dBm · W29CI-D
Reliability
9 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 195° SSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 9 dB
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7 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
-51 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
W33EK-D
Ch. 17-1 · 1080i
-73 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
KMOV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-56 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
Not Available
PBS
WUSI-TV
Ch. 16-1 · 720p
-46 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
KMOV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-56 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
-51 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
WXSL-LD
Ch. 14-1 · 720p
-83 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 | W29CI-D SALEM, IL | 29-1 480i (w) | 365BLK3ABNBlack Vision TV +4 | -37 dBm | Excellent | 217° SW |
| #2 | WUSI-TV OLNEY, IL | 16-1 720p | PBSAudioCreate +2 | -46 dBm | Excellent | 72° ENE |
| #3 | WSIU-TV CARBONDALE, IL | 08-1 720p | PBSAudioCreate +2 | -47 dBm | Excellent | 205° SSW |
| #4 | WSIL-TV HARRISBURG, IL | 03-1 720p | ABCCourt TVION +2 | -51 dBm | Good | 178° S |
| #5 | WSIL-TV HARRISBURG, IL | 03-1 720p | ABCCourt TVION +2 | -51 dBm | Good | 178° S |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
9 / 10
Signal varies 4 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 123° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Salem
Salem, Illinois (62881) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from W29CI-D at -37 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