TV channels & antenna towers in Twin Grove, Illinois

Twin Grove has 25 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WYZZ-TV (Fox), 12 miles to the NNW.

25TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
12 mito the closest tower
1,564population

Network channels in Twin Grove

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWYZZ-TVFox43 12 mi334° NNW StrongBloomington, IL
CBSWMBD-TVCBS31 26 mi292° WNW GoodPeoria, IL
MeTVWHOIMeTV19.6 26 mi291° WNW GoodPeoria, IL
CWWEEK-TVCW25.3 26 mi291° WNW GoodPeoria, IL
IONWCQA-LDION16.4 36 mi188° S PoorSpringfield, IL
NBCWANDNBC17 40 mi161° SSE GoodDecatur, IL
CWWBUICW23 40 mi161° SSE GoodDecatur, IL
CBSWCIACBS3 43 mi129° SE GoodChampaign, IL
ABCWICSABC20 52 mi203° SSW GoodSpringfield, IL
FOXWRSP-TVFox55 52 mi203° SSW GoodSpringfield, IL
ABCWICDABC15 68 mi115° ESE FairChampaign, IL
FOXWCCUFox27 68 mi115° ESE WeakUrbana, IL

Over-the-air TV in Twin Grove

Twin Grove is a small community of about 1,560 people in Illinois. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 25 licensed TV transmitters: 14 full-power, 1 Class A and 10 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Twin Grove, 11 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 12 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Peoria, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Peoria's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 20 (WICS), CBS on channel 31 (WMBD-TV), NBC on channel 17 (WAND), Fox on channel 43 (WYZZ-TV), CW on channel 25.3 (WEEK-TV), ION on channel 16.4 (WCQA-LD) and MeTV on channel 19.6 (WHOI). 3 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 Twin Grove

The main network towers around Twin Grove are in different directions: CBS 292° WNW (26 mi), NBC 161° SSE (40 mi) and Fox 334° NNW (12 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, WMBD-TV, WHOI and WEEK-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 26 miles west of Twin Grove (292° WNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Twin Grove at fair strength or better, 30% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across four other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Twin Grove

The farthest main network tower for Twin Grove is WAND (NBC), 40 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WICS (ABC), 52 miles southwest, 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.

WYZZ-TV is only 12 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 Twin Grove

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W27EQ-DLow power23 mi 293° WNWFairPeoria, IL
WTVPFull power27 mi 290° WNWGoodPeoria, IL
WSIO-LDLow power36 mi 299° WNWWeakPeoria, IL
WILL-TVFull power38 mi 145° SEFairUrbana, IL
WLCF-LDLow power39 mi 163° SSEPoorDecatur, IL
W07DD-DLow power47 mi 119° ESEPoorChampaign, IL
WBXC-CDClass A51 mi 121° ESEPoorChampaign/Urbana, IL
W27EL-DLow power52 mi 121° ESEPoorChampaign, IL
WCIXFull power54 mi 205° SSWPoorSpringfield, IL
W31EH-DLow power55 mi 213° SSWPoorSpringfield, IL
W27ES-DLow power55 mi 213° SSWPoorSpringfield, IL
WEAE-LDLow power57 mi 210° SSWPoorSpringfield, IL
W23EW-DLow power57 mi 205° SSWPoorSpringfield, IL

How Twin Grove compares with the rest of Illinois

With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Twin Grove ranks 481st of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 12 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. The nearest larger city is Bloomington, 4.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Twin Grove: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 161° SSE, the direction of WAND (NBC), 40 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 13 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Twin Grove, IL?

ABC is on channel 20 from WICS, broadcasting from 52 miles SSW of Twin Grove. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Twin Grove, IL?

CBS is on channel 31 from WMBD-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles WNW of Twin Grove. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Twin Grove, IL?

NBC is on channel 17 from WAND, broadcasting from 40 miles SSE of Twin Grove. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Twin Grove, IL?

Fox is on channel 43 from WYZZ-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles NNW of Twin Grove. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Twin Grove, IL?

CW is on channel 25.3 from WEEK-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles WNW of Twin Grove. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Twin Grove?

25 transmitters within 70 miles of Twin Grove; around 13 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 Twin Grove?

The main network towers around Twin Grove are in different directions: CBS 292° WNW (26 mi), NBC 161° SSE (40 mi) and Fox 334° NNW (12 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Twin Grove?

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. The towers are spread over about 173° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help. Picking up ABC from up to 52 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Twin Grove?

WICS (ABC), 52 miles southwest, 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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Twin Grove?

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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