TV channels & antenna towers in Blue Mound, Illinois

Blue Mound has 30 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WCQA-LD (ION), 19 miles to the N.

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30TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

19 mito the closest tower

1,111population

Network channels in Blue Mound

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
IONWCQA-LDION	16.4	19 mi	352° N	Fair	Springfield, IL
ABCWICSABC	20	19 mi	292° WNW	Good	Springfield, IL
FOXWRSP-TVFox	55	19 mi	292° WNW	Good	Springfield, IL
CWWBUICW	23	23 mi	41° NE	Good	Decatur, IL
NBCWANDNBC	17	23 mi	42° NE	Strong	Decatur, IL
CBSWCIACBS	3	45 mi	52° NE	Good	Champaign, IL
FOXWYZZ-TVFox	43	65 mi	357° N	Weak	Bloomington, IL
MeTVWHOIMeTV	19.6	68 mi	341° NNW	Poor	Peoria, IL
CWWEEK-TVCW	25.3	68 mi	341° NNW	Poor	Peoria, IL
CBSWMBD-TVCBS	31	68 mi	341° NNW	Poor	Peoria, IL
ABCWICDABC	15	69 mi	68° ENE	Fair	Champaign, IL
FOXWCCUFox	27	69 mi	68° ENE	Weak	Urbana, IL

Over-the-air TV in Blue Mound

With roughly 1,110 residents, Blue Mound is a small community in Illinois. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 30 licensed TV transmitters: 16 full-power, 1 Class A, 11 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

8 of them are within 25 miles of Blue Mound, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 17 are more than 45 miles 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 20 (WICS), CBS on channel 3 (WCIA), NBC on channel 17 (WAND), Fox on channel 55 (WRSP-TV), CW on channel 23 (WBUI), ION on channel 16.4 (WCQA-LD) and MeTV on channel 19.6 (WHOI). 5 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 Blue Mound

The main network towers around Blue Mound are in different directions: ABC 292° WNW (19 mi), NBC 42° NE (23 mi) and Fox 292° WNW (19 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WICS and WRSP-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 19 miles west of Blue Mound (292° WNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Blue Mound at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Blue Mound

The farthest main network tower for Blue Mound is WAND (NBC), 23 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WCIA (CBS), 45 miles northeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

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 Blue Mound

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WCIXFull power	22 mi	287° WNW	Fair	Springfield, IL
WLCF-LDLow power	22 mi	38° NE	Fair	Decatur, IL
W23EW-DLow power	22 mi	279° W	Fair	Springfield, IL
WEAE-LDLow power	26 mi	282° WNW	Fair	Springfield, IL
W31EH-DLow power	29 mi	288° WNW	Poor	Springfield, IL
W27ES-DLow power	29 mi	288° WNW	Weak	Springfield, IL
WILL-TVFull power	34 mi	46° NE	Fair	Urbana, IL
WEIU-TVFull power	44 mi	101° ESE	Fair	Charleston, IL
WSECFull power	50 mi	262° W	Fair	Jacksonville, IL
W29ES-DTranslator	50 mi	262° W	Poor	Jacksonville, IL
WEDK-LDLow power	50 mi	148° SSE	Poor	Effingham, IL
W33EK-DTranslator	50 mi	128° SE	Poor	Effingham, IL
W07DD-DLow power	54 mi	54° NE	Poor	Champaign, IL
WBXC-CDClass A	55 mi	58° ENE	Poor	Champaign/Urbana, IL
W27EL-DLow power	55 mi	59° ENE	Poor	Champaign, IL
W19EE-DLow power	57 mi	272° W	Poor	Jacksonville, IL
W27EQ-DLow power	66 mi	344° NNW	Poor	Peoria, IL
WTVPFull power	68 mi	340° NNW	Poor	Peoria, IL

How Blue Mound compares with the rest of Illinois

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Blue Mound ranks 455th of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 19 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 Decatur, 13 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Blue Mound: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 42° NE, the direction of WAND (NBC), 23 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 14 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 Blue Mound, IL?

ABC is on channel 20 from WICS, broadcasting from 19 miles WNW of Blue Mound. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Blue Mound, IL?

CBS is on channel 3 from WCIA, broadcasting from 45 miles NE of Blue Mound. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Blue Mound, IL?

NBC is on channel 17 from WAND, broadcasting from 23 miles NE of Blue Mound. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Blue Mound, IL?

Fox is on channel 55 from WRSP-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles WNW of Blue Mound. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Blue Mound, IL?

CW is on channel 23 from WBUI, broadcasting from 23 miles NE of Blue Mound. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Blue Mound?

30 transmitters within 70 miles of Blue Mound; around 14 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 Blue Mound?

What kind of antenna do I need in Blue Mound?

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. Picking up CBS from up to 45 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Blue Mound?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Blue Mound?

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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