TV channels & antenna towers in Southern View, Illinois

Southern View has 24 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEAE-LD, 3.1 miles to the ENE.

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24TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

3.1 mito the closest tower

1,635population

Network channels in Southern View

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWICSABC	20	11 mi	72° ENE	Strong	Springfield, IL
FOXWRSP-TVFox	55	11 mi	72° ENE	Strong	Springfield, IL
IONWCQA-LDION	16.4	29 mi	60° ENE	Weak	Springfield, IL
CWWBUICW	23	45 mi	73° ENE	Good	Decatur, IL
NBCWANDNBC	17	46 mi	73° ENE	Good	Decatur, IL
MeTVWHOIMeTV	19.6	61 mi	5° N	Weak	Peoria, IL
CWWEEK-TVCW	25.3	61 mi	5° N	Weak	Peoria, IL
CBSWMBD-TVCBS	31	61 mi	6° N	Weak	Peoria, IL
FOXWYZZ-TVFox	43	66 mi	22° NNE	Weak	Bloomington, IL
CBSWCIACBS	3	68 mi	69° ENE	Weak	Champaign, IL

Over-the-air TV in Southern View

With roughly 1,640 residents, Southern View is a small community in Illinois. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 24 licensed TV transmitters: 13 full-power, 1 Class A, 9 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 9 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 12 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). 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 Southern View

Point your antenna ENE, at about 72°. The main network towers for Southern View sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WICS and WRSP-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 11 miles east of Southern View (72° ENE). 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 Southern View at fair strength or better, all arrive from the east, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Southern View

The farthest main network tower for Southern View is WRSP-TV (Fox), 11 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WMBD-TV (CBS), 61 miles north and WAND (NBC), 46 miles east, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are 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 those.

WEAE-LD is only 3.1 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 Southern View

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WEAE-LDLow power	3.1 mi	58° ENE	Strong	Springfield, IL
W31EH-DLow power	4.8 mi	11° N	Weak	Springfield, IL
W27ES-DLow power	4.8 mi	11° N	Good	Springfield, IL
W23EW-DLow power	6.5 mi	95° E	Good	Springfield, IL
WCIXFull power	7.7 mi	72° ENE	Good	Springfield, IL
WSECFull power	23 mi	243° WSW	Good	Jacksonville, IL
W29ES-DTranslator	23 mi	243° WSW	Fair	Jacksonville, IL
W19EE-DLow power	29 mi	265° W	Poor	Jacksonville, IL
WLCF-LDLow power	44 mi	72° ENE	Poor	Decatur, IL
WILL-TVFull power	56 mi	69° ENE	Weak	Urbana, IL
WTVPFull power	60 mi	4° N	Weak	Peoria, IL
W27EQ-DLow power	60 mi	9° N	Poor	Peoria, IL
W36EX-DClass A	63 mi	203° SSW	Poor	Alton, IL
WSIO-LDLow power	68 mi	359° N	Poor	Peoria, IL

How Southern View compares with the rest of Illinois

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Southern View ranks 609th of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 11 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.

28% of Illinois's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Springfield, 3.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Southern View: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 72° ENE, the direction of WRSP-TV (Fox), 11 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 10 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 Southern View, IL?

ABC is on channel 20 from WICS, broadcasting from 11 miles ENE of Southern View. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Southern View, IL?

CBS is on channel 31 from WMBD-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles N of Southern View. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Southern View, IL?

NBC is on channel 17 from WAND, broadcasting from 46 miles ENE of Southern View. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Southern View, IL?

Fox is on channel 55 from WRSP-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles ENE of Southern View. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Southern View, IL?

CW is on channel 23 from WBUI, broadcasting from 45 miles ENE of Southern View. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Southern View?

24 transmitters within 70 miles of Southern View; around 10 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Southern View?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 72°. The main network towers for Southern View sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Southern View?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks. Picking up CBS and NBC from up to 61 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Southern View?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Southern View?

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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