You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 61815 (Champaign, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61815 · 8 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
8 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: SSW (209°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (209°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 61815
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | CBS | WCIA Champaign, IL · Full Power | 4.3 mi | W (266°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | NBC | WICD Champaign, IL · Full Power | 24.2 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 26.9 mi | WSW (246°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | FOX | WCCU Urbana, IL · Full Power | 24.2 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 16.7 mi | WSW (253°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | CW | WBUI Decatur, IL · Full Power | 27.2 mi | WSW (246°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBXC-CD Champaign/Urbana, IL · Class A | 6.6 mi | E (90°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EL-D Champaign, IL · Low Power | 7.0 mi | E (91°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 56.5 mi | NW (311°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 51 | PBS | WEIU-TV Charleston, IL · Full Power | 37.4 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 61.6 mi | WSW (250°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 61.6 mi | WSW (250°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLCF-LD Decatur, IL · Low Power | 28.7 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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