TV channels & antenna towers in Eldorado, Illinois

Eldorado has 30 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and Telemundo. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W15BU-D, 27 miles to the W.

Open Eldorado in the live finder

30TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

27 mito the closest tower

4,064population

Network channels in Eldorado

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWSIL-TVABC	3	27 mi	240° WSW	Good	Harrisburg, IL
ABCWEHTABC	25	48 mi	85° E	Fair	Evansville, IN
FOXWEVV-TVFox	44.2	49 mi	84° E	Good	Evansville, IN
IONWELW-LDION	30.3	50 mi	77° ENE	Poor	Evansville, IN
NBCWFIENBC	14	50 mi	84° E	Fair	Evansville, IN
NBCWPSD-TVNBC	6	52 mi	215° SW	Good	Paducah, KY
CWWTVWCW	7	60 mi	76° ENE	Fair	Evansville, IN
CWKFVS-TVCW	12.2	64 mi	246° WSW	Weak	Cape Girardeau, MO
TLMWQWQ-LDTelemundo	18	64 mi	246° WSW	Poor	Paducah, KY
TLMWYYW-CDTelemundo	15	65 mi	79° E	Poor	Evansville, IN
FOXKBSIFox	23	68 mi	246° WSW	Good	Cape Girardeau, MO

Over-the-air TV in Eldorado

With roughly 4,060 residents, Eldorado is a town in Illinois. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 30 licensed TV transmitters: 15 full-power, 4 Class A, 10 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 25 farther out. Six of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Evansville, IN, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Evansville's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 3 (WSIL-TV), NBC on channel 6 (WPSD-TV), Fox on channel 23 (KBSI), CW on channel 7 (WTVW), ION on channel 30.3 (WELW-LD) and Telemundo on channel 15 (WYYW-CD). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KMOV in St. Louis, MO, 113 miles to the northwest. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 7 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 Eldorado

Point your antenna SW, at about 234°. The main network towers for Eldorado sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WEHT and WEVV-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 48 miles east of Eldorado (85° E). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Eldorado at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.

KBSI (Fox) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Eldorado. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Eldorado

The farthest main network tower for Eldorado is KBSI (Fox), 68 miles away with a good 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 Eldorado

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W15BU-DClass A	27 mi	275° W	Fair	Johnson City, IL
WTCTFull power	37 mi	241° WSW	Good	Marion, IL
WDKAFull power	40 mi	224° SW	Good	Paducah, KY
W23BV-DLow power	43 mi	66° ENE	Poor	Evansville, IN
W10DG-DLow power	48 mi	75° ENE	Poor	Evansville, IN
W19EW-DLow power	48 mi	75° ENE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WSIU-TVFull power	48 mi	295° WNW	Fair	Carbondale, IL
WEEV-LDLow power	49 mi	84° E	Poor	Evansville, IN
WZDS-LDLow power	49 mi	84° E	Poor	Evansville, IN
WEIN-LDLow power	50 mi	77° ENE	Poor	Evansville, IN
W06DG-DLow power	50 mi	84° E	Poor	Evansville, IN
WKPDFull power	51 mi	195° SSW	Weak	Paducah, KY
W29CI-DClass A	60 mi	330° NNW	Poor	Salem, IL
WKOHFull power	61 mi	87° E	Poor	Owensboro, KY
WNINFull power	65 mi	79° E	Poor	Evansville, IN
WDLH-LDLow power	65 mi	79° E	Poor	Evansville, IN
WTSN-CDClass A	65 mi	79° E	Poor	Evansville, IN
WKMA-TVFull power	67 mi	130° SE	Poor	Madisonville, KY
K10KM-DTranslator	67 mi	243° WSW	Poor	Cape Girardeau, MO

How Eldorado compares with the rest of Illinois

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Eldorado ranks 565th of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 27 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 Carbondale, 43 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Eldorado: 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 246° WSW, the direction of KBSI (Fox), 68 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 Eldorado, IL?

ABC is on channel 3 from WSIL-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles WSW of Eldorado. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Eldorado, IL?

NBC is on channel 6 from WPSD-TV, broadcasting from 52 miles SW of Eldorado. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Eldorado, IL?

Fox is on channel 23 from KBSI, broadcasting from 68 miles WSW of Eldorado. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Eldorado, IL?

CW is on channel 7 from WTVW, broadcasting from 60 miles ENE of Eldorado. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Telemundo in Eldorado, IL?

Telemundo is on channel 15 from WYYW-CD, broadcasting from 65 miles E of Eldorado. Estimated signal: very weak.

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

30 transmitters within 70 miles of Eldorado; 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 Eldorado?

Point your antenna SW, at about 234°. The main network towers for Eldorado sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Eldorado?

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 Eldorado?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Eldorado?

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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