TV channels & antenna towers in Greenup, Illinois

Greenup has 22 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, 12 miles to the W.

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22TV transmitters within 70 miles

5networks over the air

12 mito the closest tower

1,495population

Network channels in Greenup

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWTWOCW	2.2	41 mi	90° E	Good	Terre Haute, IN
ABCWAWV-TVABC	38	41 mi	90° E	Good	Terre Haute, IN
FOXWTHI-TVFox	10.2	42 mi	90° E	Fair	Terre Haute, IN
ABCWICDABC	15	58 mi	13° NNE	Good	Champaign, IL
FOXWCCUFox	27	58 mi	13° NNE	Fair	Urbana, IL
CWWBUICW	23	60 mi	324° NW	Fair	Decatur, IL
NBCWANDNBC	17	60 mi	324° NW	Good	Decatur, IL
CBSWCIACBS	3	61 mi	346° NNW	Fair	Champaign, IL

Over-the-air TV in Greenup

With roughly 1,500 residents, Greenup is a small community in Illinois. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 22 licensed TV transmitters: 12 full-power, 2 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 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 7 between 25 and 45 miles, and 13 farther 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.

The best-placed network stations 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 Greenup

The main network towers around Greenup are in different directions: ABC 13° NNE (58 mi), CBS 346° NNW (61 mi), NBC 324° NW (60 mi) and Fox 13° NNE (58 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 41 miles east of Greenup (90° E). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Greenup

The farthest main network tower for Greenup is WCIA (CBS), 61 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Greenup

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	12 mi	271° W	Good	Effingham, IL
WEIU-TVFull power	24 mi	341° NNW	Good	Charleston, IL
WEDK-LDLow power	27 mi	247° WSW	Poor	Effingham, IL
WUSI-TVFull power	28 mi	176° S	Good	Olney, IL
W19FD-DLow power	41 mi	90° E	Poor	Terre Haute, IN
W24FB-DLow power	41 mi	90° E	Poor	Brazil, IN
WVUTFull power	55 mi	138° SE	Poor	Vincennes, IN
W27EL-DLow power	60 mi	356° N	Poor	Champaign, IL
WBXC-CDClass A	60 mi	356° N	Poor	Champaign/Urbana, IL
WILL-TVFull power	61 mi	334° NNW	Weak	Urbana, IL
WLCF-LDLow power	61 mi	323° NW	Poor	Decatur, IL
W07DD-DLow power	64 mi	354° N	Poor	Champaign, IL
W29CI-DClass A	65 mi	224° SW	Poor	Salem, IL
W23EQ-DTranslator	67 mi	21° NNE	Poor	Danville, IL

How Greenup compares with the rest of Illinois

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Greenup ranks 565th of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 41 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 Greenup: 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 346° NNW, the direction of WCIA (CBS), 61 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 Greenup, IL?

ABC is on channel 15 from WICD, broadcasting from 58 miles NNE of Greenup. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Greenup, IL?

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

What channel is NBC in Greenup, IL?

NBC is on channel 17 from WAND, broadcasting from 60 miles NW of Greenup. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Greenup, IL?

Fox is on channel 27 from WCCU, broadcasting from 58 miles NNE of Greenup. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Greenup, IL?

CW is on channel 2.2 from WTWO, broadcasting from 41 miles E of Greenup. Estimated signal: good.

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

22 transmitters within 70 miles of Greenup; 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 Greenup?

What kind of antenna do I need in Greenup?

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 Greenup?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Greenup?

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 Greenup; signal estimates ignore terrain.