TV channels & antenna towers in Morris, Illinois

Morris has 33 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WAUR-LD, 23 miles to the NNW.

Open Morris in the live finder

33TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

23 mito the closest tower

14,363population

Network channels in Morris

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWFLDFox	32	54 mi	48° NE	Good	Chicago, IL
NBCWMAQ-TVNBC	5	54 mi	48° NE	Good	Chicago, IL
TLMWSNS-TVTelemundo	44	54 mi	48° NE	Good	Chicago, IL
MeTVWWME-CDMeTV	23.1	54 mi	48° NE	Poor	Chicago, IL
MeTVWCIU-TVMeTV	26.3	54 mi	48° NE	Good	Chicago, IL
CWWGN-TVCW	9	54 mi	48° NE	Good	Chicago, IL
CBSWBBM-TVCBS	2	54 mi	48° NE	Fair	Chicago, IL
IONWCPX-TVION	38	54 mi	48° NE	Good	Chicago, IL
ABCWLS-TVABC	7	54 mi	48° NE	Good	Chicago, IL
UNIWGBO-DTUnivision	66	56 mi	47° NE	Good	Joliet, IL
IONKPDS-LDION	49.4	56 mi	47° NE	Poor	Chicago, IL
FOXWYZZ-TVFox	43	63 mi	219° SW	Fair	Bloomington, IL

Over-the-air TV in Morris

Morris is a city of about 14,400 people in Illinois. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 33 licensed TV transmitters: 16 full-power, 7 Class A and 10 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Morris, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 31 are more than 45 miles out. Ten of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Chicago, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Chicago's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 7 (WLS-TV), CBS on channel 2 (WBBM-TV), NBC on channel 5 (WMAQ-TV), Fox on channel 32 (WFLD), 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 (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 6 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 Morris

Point your antenna NE, at about 48°. The main network towers for Morris sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Ten network stations, WFLD, WMAQ-TV, WSNS-TV, WWME-CD and WCIU-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 54 miles northeast of Morris (48° NE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Morris at fair strength or better, 90% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Morris, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Morris

The farthest main network tower for Morris is WBBM-TV (CBS), 54 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 Morris

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	23 mi	339° NNW	Fair	Aurora, IL
WSPY-LDLow power	23 mi	339° NNW	Fair	Earlville, IL
WYINFull power	53 mi	90° E	Fair	Gary, IN
WTTWFull power	54 mi	48° NE	Fair	Chicago, IL
WPWR-TVFull power	54 mi	48° NE	Good	Gary, IN
WEDE-CDClass A	54 mi	48° NE	Poor	Arlington Heights, IL
WMEU-CDClass A	54 mi	48° NE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WJYSFull power	54 mi	48° NE	Fair	Hammond, IN
WXFT-DTFull power	54 mi	48° NE	Good	Aurora, IL
WCHU-LDLow power	55 mi	48° NE	Poor	Oakwood Hills, IL
WDCI-LDLow power	55 mi	48° NE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WWTO-TVFull power	56 mi	47° NE	Weak	Naperville, IL
WOCK-CDClass A	56 mi	47° NE	Poor	Chicago, IL
W31EZ-DLow power	56 mi	47° NE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WESV-LDLow power	56 mi	47° NE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WRJK-LDLow power	56 mi	47° NE	Poor	Arlington Heights, IL
W27EB-DClass A	56 mi	47° NE	Poor	Sugar Grove, IL
WRME-LDLow power	56 mi	47° NE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WPVN-CDClass A	56 mi	47° NE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WLPD-CDClass A	56 mi	47° NE	Poor	Plano, IL
WODN-LDLow power	66 mi	73° ENE	Poor	Portage, IN

How Morris compares with the rest of Illinois

With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Morris ranks 366th of 766 places in Illinois: the same as the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 54 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 Joliet, 21 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Morris: 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 48° NE, the direction of WBBM-TV (CBS), 54 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 17 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 Morris, IL?

ABC is on channel 7 from WLS-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles NE of Morris. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Morris, IL?

CBS is on channel 2 from WBBM-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles NE of Morris. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Morris, IL?

NBC is on channel 5 from WMAQ-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles NE of Morris. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Morris, IL?

Fox is on channel 32 from WFLD, broadcasting from 54 miles NE of Morris. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Morris, IL?

CW is on channel 9 from WGN-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles NE of Morris. Estimated signal: good.

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

33 transmitters within 70 miles of Morris; around 17 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 Morris?

Point your antenna NE, at about 48°. The main network towers for Morris sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Morris?

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 Morris?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Morris?

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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