TV channels & antenna towers in Olney, Illinois

Olney has 28 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and Telemundo. About 6 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WUSI-TV, 7.8 miles to the NNW.

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28TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

7.8 mito the closest tower

9,005population

Network channels in Olney

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWTWOCW	2.2	51 mi	46° NE	Good	Terre Haute, IN
ABCWAWV-TVABC	38	51 mi	46° NE	Good	Terre Haute, IN
FOXWTHI-TVFox	10.2	52 mi	47° NE	Fair	Terre Haute, IN
IONWELW-LDION	30.3	59 mi	151° SSE	Poor	Evansville, IN
CWWTVWCW	7	63 mi	141° SE	Fair	Evansville, IN
FOXWEVV-TVFox	44.2	65 mi	153° SSE	Weak	Evansville, IN
NBCWFIENBC	14	66 mi	152° SSE	Weak	Evansville, IN
ABCWEHTABC	25	66 mi	155° SSE	Poor	Evansville, IN
TLMWYYW-CDTelemundo	15	68 mi	139° SE	Poor	Evansville, IN

Over-the-air TV in Olney

Olney, Illinois has a population of about 9,010. Our map shows 28 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 4 Class A, 12 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 6 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Olney, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 24 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Evansville, IN, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Evansville's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 38 (WAWV-TV), NBC on channel 14 (WFIE), Fox on channel 10.2 (WTHI-TV), CW on channel 2.2 (WTWO), ION on channel 30.3 (WELW-LD) and Telemundo on channel 15 (WYYW-CD). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WCIA in Champaign, IL, 97 miles to the north. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 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 Olney

The main network towers around Olney are in different directions: ABC 46° NE (51 mi), NBC 152° SSE (66 mi) and Fox 47° NE (52 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 51 miles northeast of Olney (46° NE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Olney at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Olney

The farthest main network tower for Olney is WFIE (NBC), 66 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WUSI-TV is only 7.8 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Olney

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WUSI-TVFull power	7.8 mi	342° NNW	Strong	Olney, IL
WVUTFull power	33 mi	99° E	Fair	Vincennes, IN
WEDK-LDLow power	39 mi	310° NW	Poor	Effingham, IL
W33EK-DTranslator	39 mi	336° NNW	Poor	Effingham, IL
W23BV-DLow power	50 mi	156° SSE	Poor	Evansville, IN
W29CI-DClass A	51 mi	257° WSW	Poor	Salem, IL
W19FD-DLow power	51 mi	46° NE	Poor	Terre Haute, IN
W24FB-DLow power	51 mi	46° NE	Poor	Brazil, IN
W10DG-DLow power	58 mi	152° SSE	Poor	Evansville, IN
W19EW-DLow power	58 mi	152° SSE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WEIU-TVFull power	59 mi	348° NNW	Poor	Charleston, IL
WEIN-LDLow power	59 mi	151° SSE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WEEV-LDLow power	65 mi	153° SSE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WZDS-LDLow power	65 mi	153° SSE	Poor	Evansville, IN
W06DG-DLow power	66 mi	152° SSE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WTSN-CDClass A	68 mi	139° SE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WDLH-LDLow power	68 mi	139° SE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WNINFull power	68 mi	139° SE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WJTS-CDClass A	70 mi	110° ESE	Poor	Jasper, IN

How Olney compares with the rest of Illinois

With 6 stations at fair strength or better, Olney ranks 740th of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 51 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.

18% of Illinois's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Olney: 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 152° SSE, the direction of WFIE (NBC), 66 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 6 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 Olney, IL?

ABC is on channel 38 from WAWV-TV, broadcasting from 51 miles NE of Olney. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Olney, IL?

NBC is on channel 14 from WFIE, broadcasting from 66 miles SSE of Olney. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is Fox in Olney, IL?

Fox is on channel 10.2 from WTHI-TV, broadcasting from 52 miles NE of Olney. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Olney, IL?

CW is on channel 2.2 from WTWO, broadcasting from 51 miles NE of Olney. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Telemundo in Olney, IL?

Telemundo is on channel 15 from WYYW-CD, broadcasting from 68 miles SE of Olney. Estimated signal: very weak.

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

28 transmitters within 70 miles of Olney; around 6 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 Olney?

What kind of antenna do I need in Olney?

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 106° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Olney?

WUSI-TV is only 7.8 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Olney?

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 Olney; signal estimates ignore terrain.