TV channels & antenna towers in Toledo, Illinois

Toledo has 23 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W33EK-D, 7.4 miles to the WSW.

Open Toledo in the live finder

23TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

7.4 mito the closest tower

1,221population

Network channels in Toledo

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWTWOCW	2.2	46 mi	92° E	Good	Terre Haute, IN
ABCWAWV-TVABC	38	46 mi	92° E	Good	Terre Haute, IN
FOXWTHI-TVFox	10.2	46 mi	92° E	Fair	Terre Haute, IN
CWWBUICW	23	56 mi	326° NW	Good	Decatur, IL
NBCWANDNBC	17	56 mi	326° NNW	Good	Decatur, IL
ABCWICDABC	15	58 mi	18° NNE	Good	Champaign, IL
FOXWCCUFox	27	58 mi	18° NNE	Fair	Urbana, IL
CBSWCIACBS	3	59 mi	349° N	Fair	Champaign, IL
IONWCQA-LDION	16.4	69 mi	315° NW	Poor	Springfield, IL

Over-the-air TV in Toledo

Toledo, Illinois has a population of about 1,220. There are 23 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 12 full-power, 2 Class A, 7 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 19 farther out. Three of the 9 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.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 15 (WICD), CBS on channel 3 (WCIA), NBC on channel 17 (WAND), Fox on channel 27 (WCCU), CW on channel 2.2 (WTWO) 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 Toledo

The main network towers around Toledo are in different directions: ABC 18° NNE (58 mi), CBS 349° N (59 mi), NBC 326° NNW (56 mi) and Fox 18° NNE (58 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 46 miles east of Toledo (92° E). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Toledo at fair strength or better, 38% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.

WCIA (CBS) and WCCU (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Toledo. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Toledo

The farthest main network tower for Toledo is WCIA (CBS), 59 miles away with a fair 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 Toledo

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W33EK-DTranslator	7.4 mi	258° WSW	Good	Effingham, IL
WEIU-TVFull power	21 mi	351° N	Good	Charleston, IL
WEDK-LDLow power	24 mi	239° WSW	Poor	Effingham, IL
WUSI-TVFull power	31 mi	168° SSE	Good	Olney, IL
W19FD-DLow power	46 mi	92° E	Poor	Terre Haute, IN
W24FB-DLow power	46 mi	92° E	Poor	Brazil, IN
WLCF-LDLow power	57 mi	325° NW	Poor	Decatur, IL
WILL-TVFull power	58 mi	337° NNW	Weak	Urbana, IL
W27EL-DLow power	58 mi	0° N	Poor	Champaign, IL
WBXC-CDClass A	58 mi	0° N	Poor	Champaign/Urbana, IL
WVUTFull power	60 mi	136° SE	Poor	Vincennes, IN
W07DD-DLow power	62 mi	357° N	Poor	Champaign, IL
W29CI-DClass A	64 mi	220° SW	Poor	Salem, IL
W23EQ-DTranslator	67 mi	25° NNE	Poor	Danville, IL

How Toledo compares with the rest of Illinois

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Toledo ranks 565th of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 46 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, 16 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Toledo: 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 349° N, the direction of WCIA (CBS), 59 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 11 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 Toledo, IL?

ABC is on channel 15 from WICD, broadcasting from 58 miles NNE of Toledo. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Toledo, IL?

CBS is on channel 3 from WCIA, broadcasting from 59 miles N of Toledo. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Toledo, IL?

NBC is on channel 17 from WAND, broadcasting from 56 miles NNW of Toledo. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Toledo, IL?

Fox is on channel 27 from WCCU, broadcasting from 58 miles NNE of Toledo. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Toledo, IL?

CW is on channel 2.2 from WTWO, broadcasting from 46 miles E of Toledo. Estimated signal: good.

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

23 transmitters within 70 miles of Toledo; around 11 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 Toledo?

What kind of antenna do I need in Toledo?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Toledo?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Toledo?

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 Toledo; signal estimates ignore terrain.