TV channels & antenna towers in Diamond, Illinois

Diamond has 34 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 WAUR-LD, 31 miles to the NNW.

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34TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

31 mito the closest tower

2,488population

Network channels in Diamond

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWFLDFox	32	52 mi	38° NE	Good	Chicago, IL
NBCWMAQ-TVNBC	5	52 mi	38° NE	Good	Chicago, IL
TLMWSNS-TVTelemundo	44	52 mi	38° NE	Good	Chicago, IL
MeTVWWME-CDMeTV	23.1	52 mi	38° NE	Poor	Chicago, IL
MeTVWCIU-TVMeTV	26.3	52 mi	38° NE	Good	Chicago, IL
CWWGN-TVCW	9	52 mi	38° NE	Good	Chicago, IL
CBSWBBM-TVCBS	2	52 mi	38° NE	Fair	Chicago, IL
IONWCPX-TVION	38	52 mi	38° NE	Good	Chicago, IL
ABCWLS-TVABC	7	52 mi	38° NE	Good	Chicago, IL
UNIWGBO-DTUnivision	66	53 mi	37° NE	Good	Joliet, IL
IONKPDS-LDION	49.4	53 mi	37° NE	Poor	Chicago, IL
FOXWYZZ-TVFox	43	66 mi	228° SW	Weak	Bloomington, IL

Over-the-air TV in Diamond

With roughly 2,490 residents, Diamond is a small community in Illinois. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 34 licensed TV transmitters: 16 full-power, 7 Class A and 11 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 31 farther out. Ten of the 12 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 (good signal) and Univision (good 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 Diamond

Point your antenna NE, at about 38°. The main network towers for Diamond 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 52 miles northeast of Diamond (38° NE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Diamond at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northeast, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Diamond

The farthest main network tower for Diamond is WBBM-TV (CBS), 52 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Diamond

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WAUR-LDLow power	31 mi	327° NNW	Weak	Aurora, IL
WSPY-LDLow power	31 mi	327° NNW	Weak	Earlville, IL
WYINFull power	44 mi	84° E	Good	Gary, IN
WTTWFull power	52 mi	38° NE	Good	Chicago, IL
WPWR-TVFull power	52 mi	38° NE	Good	Gary, IN
WEDE-CDClass A	52 mi	38° NE	Poor	Arlington Heights, IL
WMEU-CDClass A	52 mi	38° NE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WJYSFull power	52 mi	38° NE	Fair	Hammond, IN
WXFT-DTFull power	52 mi	38° NE	Good	Aurora, IL
WDCI-LDLow power	53 mi	38° NE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WCHU-LDLow power	53 mi	38° NE	Poor	Oakwood Hills, IL
WWTO-TVFull power	53 mi	37° NE	Weak	Naperville, IL
WOCK-CDClass A	53 mi	37° NE	Poor	Chicago, IL
W31EZ-DLow power	53 mi	37° NE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WESV-LDLow power	53 mi	37° NE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WRJK-LDLow power	53 mi	37° NE	Poor	Arlington Heights, IL
W27EB-DClass A	53 mi	37° NE	Poor	Sugar Grove, IL
WRME-LDLow power	53 mi	37° NE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WPVN-CDClass A	53 mi	37° NE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WLPD-CDClass A	53 mi	37° NE	Poor	Plano, IL
WODN-LDLow power	60 mi	67° ENE	Poor	Portage, IN
WAAA-LDLow power	66 mi	75° ENE	Poor	Valparaiso, IN

How Diamond compares with the rest of Illinois

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Diamond ranks 455th of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 52 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 Joliet, 19 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Diamond: 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 38° NE, the direction of WBBM-TV (CBS), 52 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 Diamond, IL?

ABC is on channel 7 from WLS-TV, broadcasting from 52 miles NE of Diamond. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Diamond, IL?

CBS is on channel 2 from WBBM-TV, broadcasting from 52 miles NE of Diamond. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Diamond, IL?

NBC is on channel 5 from WMAQ-TV, broadcasting from 52 miles NE of Diamond. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Diamond, IL?

Fox is on channel 32 from WFLD, broadcasting from 52 miles NE of Diamond. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Diamond, IL?

CW is on channel 9 from WGN-TV, broadcasting from 52 miles NE of Diamond. Estimated signal: good.

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

34 transmitters within 70 miles of Diamond; around 14 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 Diamond?

Point your antenna NE, at about 38°. The main network towers for Diamond sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Diamond?

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 Diamond?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Diamond?

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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