TV channels & antenna towers in Pana, Illinois

Pana has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEDK-LD, 32 miles to the SE.

Open Pana in the live finder

26TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

32 mito the closest tower

5,607population

Network channels in Pana

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWICSABC	20	35 mi	325° NW	Good	Springfield, IL
FOXWRSP-TVFox	55	35 mi	325° NW	Good	Springfield, IL
IONWCQA-LDION	16.4	41 mi	353° N	Poor	Springfield, IL
CWWBUICW	23	41 mi	18° NNE	Good	Decatur, IL
NBCWANDNBC	17	41 mi	19° NNE	Good	Decatur, IL
CBSWCIACBS	3	60 mi	34° NE	Fair	Champaign, IL

Over-the-air TV in Pana

Pana, Illinois has a population of about 5,610. Our map shows 26 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 10 full-power, 3 Class A, 11 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Pana, 14 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 12 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to Springfield, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Springfield's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 20 (WICS), CBS on channel 3 (WCIA), NBC on channel 17 (WAND), Fox on channel 55 (WRSP-TV), CW on channel 23 (WBUI) and ION on channel 16.4 (WCQA-LD). 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 Pana

The main network towers around Pana are in different directions: ABC 325° NW (35 mi), NBC 19° NNE (41 mi) and Fox 325° NW (35 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WICS and WRSP-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 35 miles northwest of Pana (325° NW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Pana at fair strength or better, 40% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Pana

The farthest main network tower for Pana is WAND (NBC), 41 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WCIA (CBS), 60 miles northeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Pana

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WEDK-LDLow power	32 mi	131° SE	Poor	Effingham, IL
W23EW-DLow power	35 mi	316° NW	Weak	Springfield, IL
WCIXFull power	36 mi	320° NW	Fair	Springfield, IL
W33EK-DTranslator	39 mi	104° ESE	Weak	Effingham, IL
WEAE-LDLow power	39 mi	314° NW	Poor	Springfield, IL
WLCF-LDLow power	40 mi	16° NNE	Poor	Decatur, IL
W31EH-DLow power	42 mi	316° NW	Poor	Springfield, IL
W27ES-DLow power	42 mi	316° NW	Poor	Springfield, IL
WEIU-TVFull power	43 mi	73° ENE	Fair	Charleston, IL
WILL-TVFull power	50 mi	26° NNE	Fair	Urbana, IL
WSECFull power	54 mi	286° WNW	Fair	Jacksonville, IL
W29ES-DTranslator	54 mi	286° WNW	Poor	Jacksonville, IL
W29CI-DClass A	57 mi	176° S	Poor	Salem, IL
WUSI-TVFull power	64 mi	126° SE	Weak	Olney, IL
W36EX-DClass A	64 mi	240° WSW	Poor	Alton, IL
W19EE-DLow power	64 mi	292° WNW	Poor	Jacksonville, IL
WBXC-CDClass A	67 mi	41° NE	Poor	Champaign/Urbana, IL
W27EL-DLow power	67 mi	42° NE	Poor	Champaign, IL
W07DD-DLow power	68 mi	38° NE	Poor	Champaign, IL
WXSL-LDLow power	69 mi	224° SW	Poor	St. Louis, MO

How Pana compares with the rest of Illinois

With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Pana ranks 656th 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.

54% of Illinois's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Decatur, 32 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Pana: step by step

Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
Point it toward 19° NNE, the direction of WAND (NBC), 41 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 9 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 Pana, IL?

ABC is on channel 20 from WICS, broadcasting from 35 miles NW of Pana. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Pana, IL?

CBS is on channel 3 from WCIA, broadcasting from 60 miles NE of Pana. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Pana, IL?

NBC is on channel 17 from WAND, broadcasting from 41 miles NNE of Pana. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Pana, IL?

Fox is on channel 55 from WRSP-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles NW of Pana. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Pana, IL?

CW is on channel 23 from WBUI, broadcasting from 41 miles NNE of Pana. Estimated signal: good.

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

26 transmitters within 70 miles of Pana; around 9 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Pana?

What kind of antenna do I need in Pana?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up CBS from up to 60 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Pana?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Pana?

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 Pana; signal estimates ignore terrain.