W29CI-D
Class A TV station · Salem, Illinois
W29CI-D is a class a over-the-air TV station, licensed to Salem, Illinois. Its signal is estimated to reach about 23 cities and towns within 36 miles.
About W29CI-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 23 cities and towns in our guide with about 83,900 residents.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Class A (DCA) |
| City of license | Salem, IL |
| Tower location | 38.56278, -88.99944 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 66996 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive W29CI-D
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odin, IL | 4.7 mi | 143° SE | Good |
| Salem, IL | 5.3 mi | 213° SSW | Good |
| Central City, IL | 7.0 mi | 82° E | Good |
| Sandoval, IL | 7.2 mi | 120° ESE | Good |
| Centralia, IL | 7.7 mi | 70° ENE | Good |
| Wamac, IL | 8.5 mi | 64° ENE | Good |
| Mount Vernon, IL | 18 mi | 343° NNW | Fair |
| Carlyle, IL | 20 mi | 99° E | Fair |
| Beckemeyer, IL | 24 mi | 97° E | Fair |
| Nashville, IL | 26 mi | 54° NE | Fair |
| Wayne City, IL | 27 mi | 304° NW | Fair |
| Vandalia, IL | 28 mi | 170° S | Fair |
| Breese, IL | 29 mi | 96° E | Fair |
| Flora, IL | 29 mi | 255° WSW | Fair |
| Ina, IL | 29 mi | 350° N | Fair |
| Germantown, IL | 29 mi | 89° E | Fair |
| Louisville, IL | 30 mi | 242° WSW | Fair |
| Okawville, IL | 31 mi | 73° ENE | Fair |
| Greenville, IL | 32 mi | 135° SE | Fair |
| Sesser, IL | 33 mi | 5° N | Fair |
| Aviston, IL | 33 mi | 95° E | Fair |
| Saint Elmo, IL | 33 mi | 194° SSW | Fair |
| Albers, IL | 33 mi | 87° E | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the W29CI-D transmitter tower?
W29CI-D broadcasts from a tower at 38.5628, -88.9994, near Odin, IL. It is licensed to Salem, Illinois.
How far does W29CI-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 W29CI-D with an antenna?
About 83,900 people live in the 23 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for W29CI-D?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the W29CI-D tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.