TV channels & antenna towers in Atwood, Illinois

Atwood has 29 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEIU-TV, 18 miles to the SSE.

Open Atwood in the live finder

29TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

18 mito the closest tower

1,191population

Network channels in Atwood

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSWCIACBS	3	21 mi	2° N	Strong	Champaign, IL
NBCWANDNBC	17	22 mi	298° WNW	Strong	Decatur, IL
CWWBUICW	23	22 mi	298° WNW	Good	Decatur, IL
ABCWICDABC	15	35 mi	57° ENE	Good	Champaign, IL
FOXWCCUFox	27	35 mi	57° ENE	Good	Urbana, IL
IONWCQA-LDION	16.4	40 mi	288° WNW	Poor	Springfield, IL
ABCWICSABC	20	53 mi	271° W	Good	Springfield, IL
FOXWRSP-TVFox	55	53 mi	271° W	Good	Springfield, IL
CWWTWOCW	2.2	69 mi	124° ESE	Weak	Terre Haute, IN
ABCWAWV-TVABC	38	69 mi	124° ESE	Poor	Terre Haute, IN
FOXWTHI-TVFox	10.2	69 mi	123° ESE	Poor	Terre Haute, IN
FOXWYZZ-TVFox	43	70 mi	327° NNW	Weak	Bloomington, IL

Over-the-air TV in Atwood

Atwood is a small community of about 1,190 people in Illinois. There are 29 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 15 full-power, 1 Class A, 11 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 8 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 16 farther out. Three of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Springfield, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Springfield's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 15 (WICD), CBS on channel 3 (WCIA), NBC on channel 17 (WAND), Fox on channel 27 (WCCU), CW on channel 23 (WBUI) and ION on channel 16.4 (WCQA-LD). 4 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 Atwood

The main network towers around Atwood are in different directions: ABC 57° ENE (35 mi), CBS 2° N (21 mi), NBC 298° WNW (22 mi) and Fox 57° ENE (35 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WAND and WBUI, transmit from the same tower site about 22 miles northwest of Atwood (298° WNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Atwood at fair strength or better, 29% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Atwood

The farthest main network tower for Atwood is WCCU (Fox), 35 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Atwood

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WEIU-TVFull power	18 mi	152° SSE	Good	Charleston, IL
WILL-TVFull power	20 mi	326° NNW	Fair	Urbana, IL
WLCF-LDLow power	24 mi	296° WNW	Fair	Decatur, IL
WBXC-CDClass A	24 mi	28° NNE	Fair	Champaign/Urbana, IL
W27EL-DLow power	25 mi	29° NNE	Fair	Champaign, IL
W07DD-DLow power	27 mi	19° NNE	Poor	Champaign, IL
W33EK-DTranslator	38 mi	173° S	Weak	Effingham, IL
W23EQ-DTranslator	47 mi	58° ENE	Poor	Danville, IL
WEDK-LDLow power	50 mi	191° S	Poor	Effingham, IL
WCIXFull power	56 mi	270° W	Poor	Springfield, IL
W23EW-DLow power	57 mi	267° W	Poor	Springfield, IL
WEAE-LDLow power	61 mi	269° W	Poor	Springfield, IL
W31EH-DLow power	62 mi	272° W	Poor	Springfield, IL
W27ES-DLow power	62 mi	272° W	Poor	Springfield, IL
WUSI-TVFull power	69 mi	165° SSE	Poor	Olney, IL
W19FD-DLow power	69 mi	124° ESE	Poor	Terre Haute, IN
W24FB-DLow power	69 mi	124° ESE	Poor	Brazil, IN

How Atwood compares with the rest of Illinois

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Atwood ranks 534th of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 21 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.

54% of Illinois's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Champaign, 25 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Atwood: step by step

Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
Point it toward 57° ENE, the direction of WCCU (Fox), 35 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 12 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Atwood, IL?

ABC is on channel 15 from WICD, broadcasting from 35 miles ENE of Atwood. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Atwood, IL?

CBS is on channel 3 from WCIA, broadcasting from 21 miles N of Atwood. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Atwood, IL?

NBC is on channel 17 from WAND, broadcasting from 22 miles WNW of Atwood. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Atwood, IL?

Fox is on channel 27 from WCCU, broadcasting from 35 miles ENE of Atwood. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Atwood, IL?

CW is on channel 23 from WBUI, broadcasting from 22 miles WNW of Atwood. Estimated signal: good.

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

29 transmitters within 70 miles of Atwood; around 12 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Atwood?

What kind of antenna do I need in Atwood?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. The towers are spread over about 119° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Atwood?

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 Atwood?

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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More: all TV stations in Illinois · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Atwood; signal estimates ignore terrain.