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TV channels & antenna towers in Alsip, Illinois

Alsip has 33 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 28 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WTTW, 15 miles to the NNE.

Open Alsip in the live finder
33TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
15 mito the closest tower
19,346population

Network channels in Alsip

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWFLDFox32 15 mi20° NNE StrongChicago, IL
NBCWMAQ-TVNBC5 15 mi20° NNE StrongChicago, IL
TLMWSNS-TVTelemundo44 15 mi20° NNE StrongChicago, IL
MeTVWWME-CDMeTV23.1 15 mi20° NNE FairChicago, IL
MeTVWCIU-TVMeTV26.3 15 mi20° NNE StrongChicago, IL
CWWGN-TVCW9 15 mi20° NNE StrongChicago, IL
CBSWBBM-TVCBS2 15 mi20° NNE GoodChicago, IL
IONWCPX-TVION38 15 mi20° NNE StrongChicago, IL
ABCWLS-TVABC7 15 mi20° NNE StrongChicago, IL
UNIWGBO-DTUnivision66 17 mi20° NNE StrongJoliet, IL
IONKPDS-LDION49.4 17 mi20° NNE WeakChicago, IL

Over-the-air TV in Alsip

With roughly 19,300 residents, Alsip is a town in Illinois. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 33 licensed TV transmitters: 15 full-power, 7 Class A and 11 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 28 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

28 of them are within 25 miles of Alsip, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 0 are more than 45 miles out. Ten of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Chicago, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Chicago's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7 (WLS-TV), CBS on channel 2 (WBBM-TV), NBC on channel 5 (WMAQ-TV), Fox on channel 32 (WFLD), CW on channel 9 (WGN-TV), ION on channel 38 (WCPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 44 (WSNS-TV), Univision on channel 66 (WGBO-DT) and MeTV on channel 26.3 (WCIU-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 6 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Alsip

Point your antenna NNE, at about 20°. The main network towers for Alsip sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Ten network stations, WFLD, WMAQ-TV, WSNS-TV, WWME-CD and WCIU-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 15 miles north of Alsip (20° NNE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Alsip at fair strength or better, all arrive from the north, so this is an easy place to aim.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Alsip, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Alsip

The farthest main network tower for Alsip is WBBM-TV (CBS), 15 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Alsip

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WTTWFull power15 mi 20° NNEGoodChicago, IL
WPWR-TVFull power15 mi 20° NNEStrongGary, IN
WEDE-CDClass A15 mi 20° NNEFairArlington Heights, IL
WMEU-CDClass A15 mi 20° NNEFairChicago, IL
WJYSFull power15 mi 20° NNEGoodHammond, IN
WXFT-DTFull power15 mi 20° NNEStrongAurora, IL
WDCI-LDLow power16 mi 22° NNEFairChicago, IL
WCHU-LDLow power16 mi 21° NNEFairOakwood Hills, IL
WWTO-TVFull power17 mi 20° NNEFairNaperville, IL
WOCK-CDClass A17 mi 20° NNEFairChicago, IL
W31EZ-DLow power17 mi 20° NNEFairChicago, IL
WESV-LDLow power17 mi 20° NNEFairChicago, IL
WRJK-LDLow power17 mi 20° NNEFairArlington Heights, IL
W27EB-DClass A17 mi 20° NNEFairSugar Grove, IL
WRME-LDLow power17 mi 20° NNEFairChicago, IL
WPVN-CDClass A17 mi 20° NNEFairChicago, IL
WLPD-CDClass A17 mi 20° NNEFairPlano, IL
WYINFull power28 mi 142° SEGoodGary, IN
WODN-LDLow power28 mi 96° EWeakPortage, IN
WAAA-LDLow power38 mi 105° ESEWeakValparaiso, IN
WAUR-LDLow power43 mi 270° WPoorAurora, IL
WSPY-LDLow power43 mi 270° WPoorEarlville, IL

How Alsip compares with the rest of Illinois

With 28 stations at fair strength or better, Alsip ranks 70th of 766 places in Illinois: more than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 15 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.

28% of Illinois's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Oak Lawn, 3.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Alsip: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 20° NNE, the direction of WBBM-TV (CBS), 15 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 28 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Alsip, IL?

ABC is on channel 7 from WLS-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles NNE of Alsip. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Alsip, IL?

CBS is on channel 2 from WBBM-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles NNE of Alsip. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Alsip, IL?

NBC is on channel 5 from WMAQ-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles NNE of Alsip. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Alsip, IL?

Fox is on channel 32 from WFLD, broadcasting from 15 miles NNE of Alsip. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Alsip, IL?

CW is on channel 9 from WGN-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles NNE of Alsip. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Alsip?

33 transmitters within 70 miles of Alsip; around 28 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Alsip?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 20°. The main network towers for Alsip sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Alsip?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Alsip?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Alsip?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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