TV channels & antenna towers in Rushville, Illinois

Rushville has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, Fox, CW and MeTV. About 8 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WMEC, 21 miles to the NNW.

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27TV transmitters within 70 miles

5networks over the air

21 mito the closest tower

2,972population

Network channels in Rushville

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCKHQA-TVABC	7.2	42 mi	256° WSW	Good	Hannibal, MO
CWWGEM-TVCW	10.2	42 mi	256° WSW	Good	Quincy, IL
ABCWICSABC	20	62 mi	110° ESE	Fair	Springfield, IL
FOXWRSP-TVFox	55	62 mi	110° ESE	Fair	Springfield, IL
MeTVWHOIMeTV	19.6	64 mi	56° ENE	Poor	Peoria, IL
CWWEEK-TVCW	25.3	64 mi	56° ENE	Weak	Peoria, IL
CBSWMBD-TVCBS	31	65 mi	56° ENE	Poor	Peoria, IL

Over-the-air TV in Rushville

With roughly 2,970 residents, Rushville is a town in Illinois. Our map shows 27 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 13 full-power, 11 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 8 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Rushville, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 18 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Peoria, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Peoria's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 7.2 (KHQA-TV), CBS on channel 31 (WMBD-TV), Fox on channel 55 (WRSP-TV), CW on channel 10.2 (WGEM-TV) and MeTV on channel 19.6 (WHOI). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WAND in Decatur, IL, 92 miles to the east. 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 Rushville

The main network towers around Rushville are in different directions: ABC 256° WSW (42 mi), CBS 56° ENE (65 mi) and Fox 110° ESE (62 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, KHQA-TV and WGEM-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 42 miles west of Rushville (256° WSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Rushville at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Rushville

The farthest main network tower for Rushville is WMBD-TV (CBS), 65 miles away with a very weak 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 Rushville

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WMECFull power	21 mi	335° NNW	Good	Macomb, IL
W19EE-DLow power	34 mi	145° SE	Poor	Jacksonville, IL
WQECFull power	41 mi	256° WSW	Fair	Quincy, IL
WTJRFull power	42 mi	256° WSW	Good	Quincy, IL
W27DF-DLow power	42 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Quincy, IL
K14SU-DLow power	42 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Keokuk, IA
W17EH-DLow power	42 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Quincy, IL
WSECFull power	45 mi	142° SE	Fair	Jacksonville, IL
W29ES-DTranslator	45 mi	142° SE	Poor	Jacksonville, IL
K18NZ-DTranslator	49 mi	295° WNW	Poor	Keokuk, IA
W31EH-DLow power	53 mi	112° ESE	Poor	Springfield, IL
W27ES-DLow power	53 mi	112° ESE	Poor	Springfield, IL
WEAE-LDLow power	56 mi	115° ESE	Poor	Springfield, IL
K28JD-DTranslator	58 mi	308° NW	Poor	Fort Madison, IA
WCIXFull power	60 mi	112° ESE	Poor	Springfield, IL
W23EW-DLow power	60 mi	115° ESE	Poor	Springfield, IL
WTVPFull power	63 mi	56° NE	Poor	Peoria, IL
WSIO-LDLow power	63 mi	47° NE	Poor	Peoria, IL
WVDM-LDLow power	64 mi	203° SSW	Poor	Quincy, IL
W27EQ-DLow power	67 mi	58° ENE	Poor	Peoria, IL

How Rushville compares with the rest of Illinois

With 8 stations at fair strength or better, Rushville ranks 683rd of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 42 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 Quincy, 47 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Rushville: 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 56° ENE, the direction of WMBD-TV (CBS), 65 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 8 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 Rushville, IL?

ABC is on channel 7.2 from KHQA-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles WSW of Rushville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Rushville, IL?

CBS is on channel 31 from WMBD-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles ENE of Rushville. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Fox in Rushville, IL?

Fox is on channel 55 from WRSP-TV, broadcasting from 62 miles ESE of Rushville. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Rushville, IL?

CW is on channel 10.2 from WGEM-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles WSW of Rushville. Estimated signal: good.

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

27 transmitters within 70 miles of Rushville; around 8 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 Rushville?

What kind of antenna do I need in Rushville?

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 200° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Rushville?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Rushville?

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 Rushville; signal estimates ignore terrain.