TV channels & antenna towers in Marseilles, Illinois

Marseilles has 39 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WAUR-LD, 24 miles to the NNE.

Open Marseilles in the live finder

39TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

24 mito the closest tower

4,963population

Network channels in Marseilles

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWYZZ-TVFox	43	53 mi	208° SSW	Good	Bloomington, IL
CBSWMBD-TVCBS	31	65 mi	222° SW	Poor	Peoria, IL
MeTVWHOIMeTV	19.6	65 mi	222° SW	Poor	Peoria, IL
CWWEEK-TVCW	25.3	65 mi	222° SW	Poor	Peoria, IL
FOXWFLDFox	32	67 mi	55° NE	Fair	Chicago, IL
NBCWMAQ-TVNBC	5	67 mi	55° NE	Fair	Chicago, IL
TLMWSNS-TVTelemundo	44	67 mi	55° NE	Fair	Chicago, IL
MeTVWWME-CDMeTV	23.1	67 mi	55° NE	Poor	Chicago, IL
MeTVWCIU-TVMeTV	26.3	67 mi	55° NE	Fair	Chicago, IL
CWWGN-TVCW	9	67 mi	55° NE	Fair	Chicago, IL
CBSWBBM-TVCBS	2	67 mi	55° NE	Weak	Chicago, IL
IONWCPX-TVION	38	67 mi	55° NE	Fair	Chicago, IL
ABCWLS-TVABC	7	67 mi	55° NE	Good	Chicago, IL
UNIWGBO-DTUnivision	66	68 mi	55° NE	Fair	Joliet, IL
IONKPDS-LDION	49.4	68 mi	55° NE	Poor	Chicago, IL

Over-the-air TV in Marseilles

Marseilles, Illinois has a population of about 4,960. Our map shows 39 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 20 full-power, 7 Class A and 12 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Marseilles, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 37 are more than 45 miles out. Ten of the 15 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 43 (WYZZ-TV), 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 (fair signal) and Univision (fair 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 Marseilles

The main network towers around Marseilles are in different directions: ABC 55° NE (67 mi), CBS 55° NE (67 mi), NBC 55° NE (67 mi) and Fox 208° SSW (53 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Ten network stations, WFLD, WMAQ-TV, WSNS-TV, WWME-CD and WCIU-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 67 miles northeast of Marseilles (55° NE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Marseilles at fair strength or better, 89% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Marseilles

The farthest main network tower for Marseilles is WBBM-TV (CBS), 67 miles away with a weak 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 Marseilles

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	24 mi	16° NNE	Fair	Aurora, IL
WSPY-LDLow power	24 mi	16° NNE	Fair	Earlville, IL
W27EJ-DLow power	61 mi	310° NW	Poor	Sterling, IL
W27EQ-DLow power	63 mi	220° SW	Poor	Peoria, IL
WSIO-LDLow power	65 mi	231° SW	Poor	Peoria, IL
WTVPFull power	66 mi	223° SW	Poor	Peoria, IL
WTTWFull power	67 mi	55° NE	Fair	Chicago, IL
WPWR-TVFull power	67 mi	55° NE	Fair	Gary, IN
WEDE-CDClass A	67 mi	55° NE	Poor	Arlington Heights, IL
WMEU-CDClass A	67 mi	55° NE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WJYSFull power	67 mi	55° NE	Fair	Hammond, IN
WXFT-DTFull power	67 mi	55° NE	Good	Aurora, IL
WYINFull power	68 mi	89° E	Weak	Gary, IN
WCHU-LDLow power	68 mi	55° NE	Poor	Oakwood Hills, IL
WDCI-LDLow power	68 mi	55° NE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WWTO-TVFull power	68 mi	55° NE	Poor	Naperville, IL
WOCK-CDClass A	68 mi	55° NE	Poor	Chicago, IL
W31EZ-DLow power	68 mi	55° NE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WESV-LDLow power	68 mi	55° NE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WRJK-LDLow power	68 mi	55° NE	Poor	Arlington Heights, IL
W27EB-DClass A	68 mi	55° NE	Poor	Sugar Grove, IL
WRME-LDLow power	68 mi	55° NE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WPVN-CDClass A	68 mi	55° NE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WLPD-CDClass A	68 mi	55° NE	Poor	Plano, IL

How Marseilles compares with the rest of Illinois

With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Marseilles ranks 403rd of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 53 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 Oswego, 31 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Marseilles: 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 55° NE, the direction of WBBM-TV (CBS), 67 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 15 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 Marseilles, IL?

ABC is on channel 7 from WLS-TV, broadcasting from 67 miles NE of Marseilles. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Marseilles, IL?

CBS is on channel 2 from WBBM-TV, broadcasting from 67 miles NE of Marseilles. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Marseilles, IL?

NBC is on channel 5 from WMAQ-TV, broadcasting from 67 miles NE of Marseilles. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Marseilles, IL?

Fox is on channel 43 from WYZZ-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles SSW of Marseilles. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Marseilles, IL?

CW is on channel 9 from WGN-TV, broadcasting from 67 miles NE of Marseilles. Estimated signal: fair.

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

39 transmitters within 70 miles of Marseilles; around 15 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 Marseilles?

What kind of antenna do I need in Marseilles?

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 152° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Marseilles?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Marseilles?

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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