TV channels & antenna towers in Sumner, Illinois

Sumner has 29 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and Telemundo. About 8 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WUSI-TV, 17 miles to the WNW.

Open Sumner in the live finder

29TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

17 mito the closest tower

3,183population

Network channels in Sumner

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWTWOCW	2.2	44 mi	35° NE	Good	Terre Haute, IN
ABCWAWV-TVABC	38	44 mi	35° NE	Good	Terre Haute, IN
FOXWTHI-TVFox	10.2	44 mi	35° NE	Fair	Terre Haute, IN
IONWELW-LDION	30.3	54 mi	162° SSE	Poor	Evansville, IN
CWWTVWCW	7	55 mi	150° SSE	Good	Evansville, IN
TLMWYYW-CDTelemundo	15	60 mi	147° SSE	Poor	Evansville, IN
FOXWEVV-TVFox	44.2	60 mi	163° SSE	Fair	Evansville, IN
NBCWFIENBC	14	60 mi	162° SSE	Fair	Evansville, IN
ABCWEHTABC	25	61 mi	165° SSE	Weak	Evansville, IN

Over-the-air TV in Sumner

With roughly 3,180 residents, Sumner is a town in Illinois. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 29 licensed TV transmitters: 12 full-power, 4 Class A, 12 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 8 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Sumner, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 22 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, 101 miles to the north. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 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 Sumner

Point your antenna NE, at about 35°. The main network towers for Sumner sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WTWO, WAWV-TV and WTHI-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 44 miles northeast of Sumner (35° NE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Sumner at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Sumner

The farthest main network tower for Sumner is WTHI-TV (Fox), 44 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WFIE (NBC), 60 miles south, 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 Sumner

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	17 mi	300° WNW	Good	Olney, IL
WVUTFull power	21 mi	102° ESE	Good	Vincennes, IN
W19FD-DLow power	44 mi	35° NE	Poor	Terre Haute, IN
W24FB-DLow power	44 mi	35° NE	Poor	Brazil, IN
W23BV-DLow power	46 mi	170° S	Poor	Evansville, IN
W33EK-DTranslator	46 mi	323° NW	Poor	Effingham, IL
WEDK-LDLow power	49 mi	302° WNW	Poor	Effingham, IL
W10DG-DLow power	52 mi	164° SSE	Poor	Evansville, IN
W19EW-DLow power	52 mi	164° SSE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WEIN-LDLow power	54 mi	162° SSE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WJTS-CDClass A	58 mi	113° ESE	Poor	Jasper, IN
WTSN-CDClass A	60 mi	147° SSE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WDLH-LDLow power	60 mi	147° SSE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WEEV-LDLow power	60 mi	163° SSE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WZDS-LDLow power	60 mi	163° SSE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WNINFull power	60 mi	148° SSE	Weak	Evansville, IN
W06DG-DLow power	60 mi	162° SSE	Poor	Evansville, IN
W29CI-DClass A	62 mi	261° W	Poor	Salem, IL
WEIU-TVFull power	64 mi	338° NNW	Poor	Charleston, IL
WKOHFull power	66 mi	154° SSE	Poor	Owensboro, KY

How Sumner compares with the rest of Illinois

With 8 stations at fair strength or better, Sumner ranks 683rd of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 44 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.

Setting up an antenna in Sumner: 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 35° NE, the direction of WTHI-TV (Fox), 44 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 Sumner, IL?

ABC is on channel 38 from WAWV-TV, broadcasting from 44 miles NE of Sumner. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Sumner, IL?

NBC is on channel 14 from WFIE, broadcasting from 60 miles SSE of Sumner. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Sumner, IL?

Fox is on channel 10.2 from WTHI-TV, broadcasting from 44 miles NE of Sumner. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Sumner, IL?

CW is on channel 2.2 from WTWO, broadcasting from 44 miles NE of Sumner. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Telemundo in Sumner, IL?

Telemundo is on channel 15 from WYYW-CD, broadcasting from 60 miles SSE of Sumner. Estimated signal: very weak.

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

29 transmitters within 70 miles of Sumner; around 8 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 Sumner?

Point your antenna NE, at about 35°. The main network towers for Sumner sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Sumner?

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 NBC from up to 60 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Sumner?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Sumner?

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 Sumner; signal estimates ignore terrain.