TV channels & antenna towers in Casey, Illinois

Casey has 21 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and CW. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W33EK-D, 21 miles to the W.

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21TV transmitters within 70 miles

5networks over the air

21 mito the closest tower

2,709population

Network channels in Casey

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWTWOCW	2.2	32 mi	97° E	Good	Terre Haute, IN
ABCWAWV-TVABC	38	32 mi	97° E	Good	Terre Haute, IN
FOXWTHI-TVFox	10.2	33 mi	97° E	Fair	Terre Haute, IN
ABCWICDABC	15	53 mi	5° N	Good	Champaign, IL
FOXWCCUFox	27	53 mi	5° N	Fair	Urbana, IL
CBSWCIACBS	3	61 mi	337° NNW	Fair	Champaign, IL
CWWBUICW	23	64 mi	315° NW	Fair	Decatur, IL
NBCWANDNBC	17	64 mi	316° NW	Fair	Decatur, IL

Over-the-air TV in Casey

Casey is a town of about 2,710 people in Illinois. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 21 licensed TV transmitters: 12 full-power, 1 Class A, 6 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Casey, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 12 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to Terre Haute, IN, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Terre Haute'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) and CW on channel 2.2 (WTWO). 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 Casey

The main network towers around Casey are in different directions: ABC 5° N (53 mi), CBS 337° NNW (61 mi), NBC 316° NW (64 mi) and Fox 5° N (53 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, WTWO, WAWV-TV and WTHI-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 32 miles east of Casey (97° E). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Casey at fair strength or better, 38% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.

WCIA (CBS) and WAND (NBC) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Casey. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Casey

The farthest main network tower for Casey is WAND (NBC), 64 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Casey

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W33EK-DTranslator	21 mi	261° W	Fair	Effingham, IL
WEIU-TVFull power	25 mi	318° NW	Good	Charleston, IL
W19FD-DLow power	32 mi	97° E	Weak	Terre Haute, IN
W24FB-DLow power	32 mi	97° E	Weak	Brazil, IN
WUSI-TVFull power	33 mi	193° SSW	Good	Olney, IL
WEDK-LDLow power	37 mi	247° WSW	Poor	Effingham, IL
WVUTFull power	53 mi	148° SSE	Weak	Vincennes, IN
W27EL-DLow power	57 mi	347° NNW	Poor	Champaign, IL
WBXC-CDClass A	58 mi	347° NNW	Poor	Champaign/Urbana, IL
W23EQ-DTranslator	61 mi	14° NNE	Poor	Danville, IL
W07DD-DLow power	62 mi	345° NNW	Poor	Champaign, IL
WILL-TVFull power	63 mi	325° NW	Poor	Urbana, IL
WLCF-LDLow power	65 mi	314° NW	Poor	Decatur, IL

How Casey compares with the rest of Illinois

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Casey ranks 565th of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 32 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.

18% of Illinois's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Charleston, 17 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Casey: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 316° NW, the direction of WAND (NBC), 64 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 11 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 Casey, IL?

ABC is on channel 15 from WICD, broadcasting from 53 miles N of Casey. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Casey, IL?

CBS is on channel 3 from WCIA, broadcasting from 61 miles NNW of Casey. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Casey, IL?

NBC is on channel 17 from WAND, broadcasting from 64 miles NW of Casey. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Casey, IL?

Fox is on channel 27 from WCCU, broadcasting from 53 miles N of Casey. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Casey, IL?

CW is on channel 2.2 from WTWO, broadcasting from 32 miles E of Casey. Estimated signal: good.

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

21 transmitters within 70 miles of Casey; around 11 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Casey?

What kind of antenna do I need in Casey?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Casey?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Casey?

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 Casey; signal estimates ignore terrain.