TV channels & antenna towers in Gilman, Illinois

Gilman has 14 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS and Fox. About 5 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W07DD-D, 45 miles to the SSW.

Open Gilman in the live finder

14TV transmitters within 70 miles

3networks over the air

45 mito the closest tower

1,754population

Network channels in Gilman

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWICDABC	15	48 mi	175° S	Good	Champaign, IL
FOXWCCUFox	27	48 mi	175° S	Fair	Urbana, IL
CBSWCIACBS	3	52 mi	208° SSW	Good	Champaign, IL
FOXWYZZ-TVFox	43	63 mi	263° W	Fair	Bloomington, IL
ABCWPBI-CDABC	16.3	65 mi	112° ESE	Poor	Lafayette, IN
ABCWPBY-CDABC	35	65 mi	112° ESE	Poor	Lafayette, IN

Over-the-air TV in Gilman

Gilman is a small community of about 1,750 people in Illinois. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 14 licensed TV transmitters: 6 full-power, 3 Class A, 4 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 5 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Gilman, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 12 are more than 45 miles out. Two of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to Champaign, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Champaign's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 15 (WICD), CBS on channel 3 (WCIA) and Fox on channel 27 (WCCU). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WAND in Decatur, IL, 72 miles to the southwest. 2 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 Gilman

Point your antenna S, at about 186°. The main network towers for Gilman sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WICD and WCCU, transmit from the same tower site about 48 miles south of Gilman (175° S). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Gilman at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Gilman

The farthest main network tower for Gilman is WCIA (CBS), 52 miles away with a good 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 Gilman

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W07DD-DLow power	45 mi	201° SSW	Poor	Champaign, IL
W23EQ-DTranslator	45 mi	161° SSE	Poor	Danville, IL
W27EL-DLow power	47 mi	196° SSW	Poor	Champaign, IL
WBXC-CDClass A	47 mi	196° SSW	Poor	Champaign/Urbana, IL
WYINFull power	51 mi	37° NE	Good	Gary, IN
WILL-TVFull power	62 mi	216° SW	Weak	Urbana, IL
WAUR-LDLow power	69 mi	334° NNW	Poor	Aurora, IL
WSPY-LDLow power	69 mi	334° NNW	Poor	Earlville, IL

How Gilman compares with the rest of Illinois

With 5 stations at fair strength or better, Gilman ranks 748th of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 48 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 Kankakee, 25 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Gilman: 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 208° SSW, the direction of WCIA (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 5 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 Gilman, IL?

ABC is on channel 15 from WICD, broadcasting from 48 miles S of Gilman. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Gilman, IL?

CBS is on channel 3 from WCIA, broadcasting from 52 miles SSW of Gilman. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Gilman, IL?

Fox is on channel 27 from WCCU, broadcasting from 48 miles S of Gilman. Estimated signal: fair.

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

14 transmitters within 70 miles of Gilman; around 5 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 Gilman?

Point your antenna S, at about 186°. The main network towers for Gilman sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Gilman?

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 Gilman?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Gilman?

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 Gilman; signal estimates ignore terrain.