W15BU-D
Class A TV station · Johnson City, Illinois
W15BU-D is a class a over-the-air TV station, licensed to Johnson City, Illinois. Its signal is estimated to reach about 30 cities and towns within 36 miles.
About W15BU-D
Class A stations are low-power stations that gained protected status under the Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1999. They cover a smaller area than a full-power station, but other stations may not interfere with them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 36 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 30 cities and towns in our guide with about 160,000 residents, as far as Carbondale, IL (18 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Class A (DCA) |
| City of license | Johnson City, IL |
| Tower location | 37.84528, -88.92944 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 66983 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive W15BU-D
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston City, IL | 1.7 mi | 357° N | Strong |
| West Frankfort, IL | 3.6 mi | 178° S | Good |
| Herrin, IL | 6.1 mi | 61° ENE | Good |
| Energy, IL | 7.2 mi | 47° NE | Good |
| Zeigler, IL | 7.7 mi | 119° ESE | Good |
| Marion, IL | 7.9 mi | 1° N | Good |
| Crainville, IL | 9.9 mi | 49° NE | Good |
| Carterville, IL | 10.0 mi | 54° NE | Good |
| Royalton, IL | 10 mi | 102° ESE | Good |
| Benton, IL | 10 mi | 183° S | Good |
| Christopher, IL | 11 mi | 142° SE | Good |
| Cambria, IL | 11 mi | 67° ENE | Good |
| De Soto, IL | 16 mi | 83° E | Fair |
| Carbondale, IL | 18 mi | 62° ENE | Fair |
| Sesser, IL | 18 mi | 159° SSE | Fair |
| Carrier Mills, IL | 20 mi | 305° NW | Fair |
| Goreville, IL | 20 mi | 7° N | Fair |
| Du Quoin, IL | 20 mi | 124° SE | Fair |
| Ina, IL | 21 mi | 184° S | Fair |
| Harrisburg, IL | 22 mi | 289° WNW | Fair |
| Murphysboro, IL | 23 mi | 76° ENE | Fair |
| Eldorado, IL | 27 mi | 275° W | Fair |
| McLeansboro, IL | 27 mi | 231° SW | Fair |
| Cobden, IL | 28 mi | 39° NE | Fair |
| Pinckneyville, IL | 30 mi | 123° ESE | Fair |
| Vienna, IL | 30 mi | 357° N | Fair |
| Anna, IL | 32 mi | 33° NNE | Fair |
| Mount Vernon, IL | 33 mi | 183° S | Fair |
| Jonesboro, IL | 33 mi | 34° NE | Fair |
| Norris City, IL | 34 mi | 254° WSW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the W15BU-D transmitter tower?
W15BU-D broadcasts from a tower at 37.8453, -88.9294, near Johnston City, IL. It is licensed to Johnson City, Illinois.
How far does W15BU-D broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 36 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 44 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch W15BU-D with an antenna?
About 160,000 people live in the 30 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for W15BU-D?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the W15BU-D tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.