TV channels & antenna towers in Riverton, Illinois

Riverton has 25 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WCIX, 3.9 miles to the SSE.

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25TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

3.9 mito the closest tower

3,462population

Network channels in Riverton

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWICSABC	20	5.0 mi	124° ESE	Strong	Springfield, IL
FOXWRSP-TVFox	55	5.0 mi	124° ESE	Strong	Springfield, IL
IONWCQA-LDION	16.4	21 mi	66° ENE	Fair	Springfield, IL
CWWBUICW	23	38 mi	79° E	Good	Decatur, IL
NBCWANDNBC	17	38 mi	78° ENE	Good	Decatur, IL
MeTVWHOIMeTV	19.6	54 mi	360° N	Fair	Peoria, IL
CWWEEK-TVCW	25.3	54 mi	360° N	Fair	Peoria, IL
CBSWMBD-TVCBS	31	55 mi	0° N	Fair	Peoria, IL
FOXWYZZ-TVFox	43	59 mi	19° NNE	Fair	Bloomington, IL
CBSWCIACBS	3	60 mi	72° ENE	Fair	Champaign, IL

Over-the-air TV in Riverton

With roughly 3,460 residents, Riverton is a town in Illinois. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 25 licensed TV transmitters: 14 full-power, 10 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 8 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 11 farther out. Three of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Springfield, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Springfield'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 55 (WRSP-TV), CW on channel 23 (WBUI), 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 Riverton

The main network towers around Riverton are in different directions: ABC 124° ESE (5.0 mi), NBC 78° ENE (38 mi) and Fox 124° ESE (5.0 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 5.0 miles southeast of Riverton (124° ESE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Riverton at fair strength or better, 44% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Riverton

The farthest main network tower for Riverton is WAND (NBC), 38 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WMBD-TV (CBS), 55 miles north, 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.

WICS is only 5.0 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 Riverton

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WCIXFull power	3.9 mi	160° SSE	Good	Springfield, IL
W31EH-DLow power	5.3 mi	256° WSW	Weak	Springfield, IL
W27ES-DLow power	5.3 mi	256° WSW	Good	Springfield, IL
WEAE-LDLow power	5.6 mi	218° SW	Good	Springfield, IL
W23EW-DLow power	6.6 mi	177° S	Good	Springfield, IL
WSECFull power	32 mi	238° WSW	Good	Jacksonville, IL
W29ES-DTranslator	32 mi	238° WSW	Weak	Jacksonville, IL
W19EE-DLow power	36 mi	257° WSW	Poor	Jacksonville, IL
WLCF-LDLow power	36 mi	78° ENE	Weak	Decatur, IL
WILL-TVFull power	48 mi	73° ENE	Fair	Urbana, IL
W27EQ-DLow power	54 mi	4° N	Poor	Peoria, IL
WTVPFull power	54 mi	358° N	Weak	Peoria, IL
WSIO-LDLow power	62 mi	354° N	Poor	Peoria, IL
WEIU-TVFull power	68 mi	106° ESE	Poor	Charleston, IL
W07DD-DLow power	69 mi	71° ENE	Poor	Champaign, IL

How Riverton compares with the rest of Illinois

With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Riverton ranks 386th of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 5.0 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 Springfield, 6.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Riverton: 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 78° ENE, the direction of WAND (NBC), 38 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 16 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 Riverton, IL?

ABC is on channel 20 from WICS, broadcasting from 5.0 miles ESE of Riverton. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Riverton, IL?

CBS is on channel 31 from WMBD-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles N of Riverton. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Riverton, IL?

NBC is on channel 17 from WAND, broadcasting from 38 miles ENE of Riverton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Riverton, IL?

Fox is on channel 55 from WRSP-TV, broadcasting from 5.0 miles ESE of Riverton. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Riverton, IL?

CW is on channel 23 from WBUI, broadcasting from 38 miles E of Riverton. Estimated signal: good.

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

25 transmitters within 70 miles of Riverton; around 16 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 Riverton?

What kind of antenna do I need in Riverton?

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 55 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Riverton?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Riverton?

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 Riverton; signal estimates ignore terrain.