WCCU (Fox) · Channel 27
Full power TV station · Urbana, Illinois
WCCU is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 27, licensed to Urbana, Illinois. Its signal is estimated to reach about 95 cities and towns within 63 miles.
About WCCU
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 125 kW effective radiated power, WCCU runs more power than 40% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 381 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 52% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 58 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 63 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 95 cities and towns in our guide with about 704,000 residents, as far as Lafayette, IN (60 miles).
WCCU shares its transmitter site with WICD (ABC). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WTHI-TV in Terre Haute, IN, 64 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 27 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Urbana, IL |
| Tower location | 40.06944, -87.91278 |
| Effective radiated power | 125 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 381 m (1,250 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 69544 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WCCU
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph, IL | 7.4 mi | 113° ESE | Strong |
| Westville, IL | 15 mi | 277° W | Good |
| Danville, IL | 15 mi | 256° WSW | Good |
| Urbana, IL | 16 mi | 100° E | Good |
| Georgetown, IL | 16 mi | 294° WNW | Good |
| Champaign, IL | 18 mi | 100° E | Good |
| Savoy, IL | 18 mi | 87° E | Good |
| Tolono, IL | 19 mi | 72° ENE | Good |
| Rantoul, IL | 21 mi | 142° SE | Good |
| Lake of the Woods, IL | 26 mi | 111° ESE | Good |
| Tuscola, IL | 27 mi | 46° NE | Good |
| Mahomet, IL | 27 mi | 108° ESE | Good |
| Paxton, IL | 29 mi | 160° SSE | Good |
| Hoopeston, IL | 30 mi | 205° SSW | Good |
| Paris, IL | 34 mi | 340° NNW | Good |
| Arcola, IL | 34 mi | 38° NE | Good |
| Monticello, IL | 35 mi | 85° E | Good |
| Gibson City, IL | 37 mi | 137° SE | Good |
| Attica, IN | 38 mi | 246° WSW | Fair |
| Clinton, IN | 39 mi | 316° NW | Fair |
| Charleston, IL | 42 mi | 19° NNE | Fair |
| Mattoon, IL | 47 mi | 31° NNE | Fair |
| North Terre Haute, IN | 48 mi | 322° NW | Fair |
| Marshall, IL | 48 mi | 346° NNW | Fair |
| Le Roy, IL | 49 mi | 113° ESE | Fair |
| Sullivan, IL | 49 mi | 48° NE | Fair |
| Terre Haute, IN | 49 mi | 328° NNW | Fair |
| Watseka, IL | 50 mi | 191° S | Fair |
| Casey, IL | 53 mi | 5° N | Fair |
| Crawfordsville, IN | 55 mi | 272° W | Fair |
| Mount Zion, IL | 55 mi | 68° ENE | Fair |
| Forsyth, IL | 56 mi | 80° E | Fair |
| Clinton, IL | 56 mi | 96° E | Fair |
| Brazil, IN | 56 mi | 312° NW | Fair |
| Fairbury, IL | 57 mi | 146° SE | Fair |
| Decatur, IL | 57 mi | 74° ENE | Fair |
| West Lafayette, IN | 58 mi | 245° WSW | Fair |
| Heyworth, IL | 58 mi | 106° ESE | Fair |
| Lafayette, IN | 60 mi | 247° WSW | Fair |
| Greencastle, IN | 63 mi | 298° WNW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WCCU transmitter tower?
WCCU broadcasts from a tower at 40.0694, -87.9128, near Homer, IL. It is licensed to Urbana, Illinois.
What channel is WCCU on?
WCCU appears as virtual channel 27 (27.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WCCU broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 63 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 72 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WCCU with an antenna?
About 704,000 people live in the 95 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WCCU?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WCCU tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.