TV channels & antenna towers in Havana, Illinois

Havana has 23 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WTVP, 34 miles to the NE.

Open Havana in the live finder

23TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

34 mito the closest tower

3,076population

Network channels in Havana

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
MeTVWHOIMeTV	19.6	35 mi	50° NE	Good	Peoria, IL
CWWEEK-TVCW	25.3	35 mi	50° NE	Good	Peoria, IL
CBSWMBD-TVCBS	31	36 mi	50° NE	Good	Peoria, IL
ABCWICSABC	20	47 mi	137° SE	Good	Springfield, IL
FOXWRSP-TVFox	55	47 mi	137° SE	Good	Springfield, IL
IONWCQA-LDION	16.4	52 mi	116° ESE	Poor	Springfield, IL
FOXWYZZ-TVFox	43	52 mi	62° ENE	Good	Bloomington, IL
CWWBUICW	23	69 mi	110° ESE	Weak	Decatur, IL
NBCWANDNBC	17	69 mi	110° ESE	Fair	Decatur, IL

Over-the-air TV in Havana

Havana, Illinois has a population of about 3,080. Our map shows 23 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 13 full-power, 9 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 11 between 25 and 45 miles, and 12 farther out. Three of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Peoria, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Peoria's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 20 (WICS), CBS on channel 31 (WMBD-TV), NBC on channel 17 (WAND), Fox on channel 43 (WYZZ-TV), CW on channel 25.3 (WEEK-TV), ION on channel 16.4 (WCQA-LD) and MeTV on channel 19.6 (WHOI). 5 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 Havana

The main network towers around Havana are in different directions: ABC 137° SE (47 mi), CBS 50° NE (36 mi), NBC 110° ESE (69 mi) and Fox 62° ENE (52 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, WHOI, WEEK-TV and WMBD-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 35 miles northeast of Havana (50° NE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Havana at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Havana

The farthest main network tower for Havana is WAND (NBC), 69 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 Havana

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WTVPFull power	34 mi	48° NE	Good	Peoria, IL
WMECFull power	36 mi	281° W	Fair	Macomb, IL
WSIO-LDLow power	37 mi	34° NNE	Weak	Peoria, IL
W27EQ-DLow power	38 mi	54° NE	Weak	Peoria, IL
W31EH-DLow power	40 mi	145° SE	Poor	Springfield, IL
W27ES-DLow power	40 mi	145° SE	Poor	Springfield, IL
W19EE-DLow power	41 mi	190° S	Poor	Jacksonville, IL
WEAE-LDLow power	43 mi	146° SE	Poor	Springfield, IL
WCIXFull power	46 mi	140° SE	Weak	Springfield, IL
W23EW-DLow power	47 mi	144° SE	Poor	Springfield, IL
WSECFull power	48 mi	179° S	Fair	Jacksonville, IL
W29ES-DTranslator	48 mi	179° S	Poor	Jacksonville, IL
WLCF-LDLow power	67 mi	111° ESE	Poor	Decatur, IL
WQECFull power	70 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Quincy, IL

How Havana compares with the rest of Illinois

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Havana ranks 609th of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 35 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 Pekin, 29 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Havana: 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 110° ESE, the direction of WAND (NBC), 69 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 10 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 Havana, IL?

ABC is on channel 20 from WICS, broadcasting from 47 miles SE of Havana. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Havana, IL?

CBS is on channel 31 from WMBD-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles NE of Havana. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Havana, IL?

NBC is on channel 17 from WAND, broadcasting from 69 miles ESE of Havana. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Havana, IL?

Fox is on channel 43 from WYZZ-TV, broadcasting from 52 miles ENE of Havana. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Havana, IL?

CW is on channel 25.3 from WEEK-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles NE of Havana. Estimated signal: good.

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

23 transmitters within 70 miles of Havana; around 10 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 Havana?

What kind of antenna do I need in Havana?

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. The towers are spread over about 87° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Havana?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Havana?

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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