TV channels & antenna towers in Teutopolis, Illinois

Teutopolis has 19 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEDK-LD, 9.1 miles to the WSW.

Open Teutopolis in the live finder

19TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

9.1 mito the closest tower

1,586population

Network channels in Teutopolis

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWTWOCW	2.2	58 mi	82° E	Fair	Terre Haute, IN
ABCWAWV-TVABC	38	58 mi	82° E	Fair	Terre Haute, IN
FOXWTHI-TVFox	10.2	59 mi	82° E	Weak	Terre Haute, IN
CWWBUICW	23	60 mi	341° NNW	Fair	Decatur, IL
NBCWANDNBC	17	60 mi	341° NNW	Good	Decatur, IL
CBSWCIACBS	3	67 mi	1° N	Weak	Champaign, IL
IONWCQA-LDION	16.4	69 mi	327° NNW	Poor	Springfield, IL

Over-the-air TV in Teutopolis

Teutopolis is a small community of about 1,590 people in Illinois. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 19 licensed TV transmitters: 10 full-power, 2 Class A, 6 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Teutopolis, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 15 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Terre Haute, IN, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Terre Haute's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 38 (WAWV-TV), CBS on channel 3 (WCIA), NBC on channel 17 (WAND), Fox on channel 10.2 (WTHI-TV), CW on channel 23 (WBUI) and ION on channel 16.4 (WCQA-LD). 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 Teutopolis

The main network towers around Teutopolis are in different directions: ABC 82° E (58 mi), CBS 1° N (67 mi), NBC 341° NNW (60 mi) and Fox 82° E (59 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, WTWO, WAWV-TV and WTHI-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 58 miles east of Teutopolis (82° E). 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 Teutopolis at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.

WAWV-TV (ABC), WCIA (CBS), WAND (NBC) and WTHI-TV (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Teutopolis. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Teutopolis

The farthest main network tower for Teutopolis is WCIA (CBS), 67 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Teutopolis

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	9.1 mi	251° WSW	Weak	Effingham, IL
W33EK-DTranslator	9.5 mi	31° NNE	Good	Effingham, IL
WUSI-TVFull power	27 mi	138° SE	Good	Olney, IL
WEIU-TVFull power	32 mi	16° NNE	Good	Charleston, IL
W29CI-DClass A	49 mi	216° SW	Poor	Salem, IL
W19FD-DLow power	58 mi	82° E	Poor	Terre Haute, IN
W24FB-DLow power	58 mi	82° E	Poor	Brazil, IN
WLCF-LDLow power	60 mi	340° NNW	Poor	Decatur, IL
WVUTFull power	63 mi	122° ESE	Poor	Vincennes, IN
WILL-TVFull power	63 mi	351° N	Poor	Urbana, IL
W27EL-DLow power	69 mi	11° N	Poor	Champaign, IL
WBXC-CDClass A	69 mi	10° N	Poor	Champaign/Urbana, IL

How Teutopolis compares with the rest of Illinois

With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Teutopolis ranks 716th of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 58 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 Charleston, 30 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Teutopolis: 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 1° N, the direction of WCIA (CBS), 67 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 7 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 Teutopolis, IL?

ABC is on channel 38 from WAWV-TV, broadcasting from 58 miles E of Teutopolis. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Teutopolis, IL?

CBS is on channel 3 from WCIA, broadcasting from 67 miles N of Teutopolis. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Teutopolis, IL?

NBC is on channel 17 from WAND, broadcasting from 60 miles NNW of Teutopolis. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Teutopolis, IL?

Fox is on channel 10.2 from WTHI-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles E of Teutopolis. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is CW in Teutopolis, IL?

CW is on channel 23 from WBUI, broadcasting from 60 miles NNW of Teutopolis. Estimated signal: fair.

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

19 transmitters within 70 miles of Teutopolis; around 7 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 Teutopolis?

What kind of antenna do I need in Teutopolis?

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 101° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Teutopolis?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Teutopolis?

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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