TV channels & antenna towers in Westville, Illinois

Westville has 22 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and CW. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W23EQ-D, 8.5 miles to the NNW.

22TV transmitters within 70 miles
5networks over the air
8.5 mito the closest tower
3,105population

Network channels in Westville

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWICDABC15 15 mi277° W StrongChampaign, IL
FOXWCCUFox27 15 mi277° W GoodUrbana, IL
CBSWCIACBS3 43 mi276° W GoodChampaign, IL
ABCWPBI-CDABC16.3 48 mi59° ENE PoorLafayette, IN
ABCWPBY-CDABC35 48 mi59° ENE PoorLafayette, IN
CWWTWOCW2.2 57 mi167° SSE FairTerre Haute, IN
ABCWAWV-TVABC38 57 mi167° SSE FairTerre Haute, IN
FOXWTHI-TVFox10.2 57 mi166° SSE WeakTerre Haute, IN
CWWLFI-TVCW18.2 59 mi66° ENE PoorLafayette, IN
NBCWANDNBC17 63 mi265° W FairDecatur, IL
CWWBUICW23 64 mi265° W FairDecatur, IL

Over-the-air TV in Westville

With roughly 3,110 residents, Westville is a town in Illinois. Our map shows 22 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 3 Class A, 6 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 15 farther out. Three of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Lafayette, IN, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Lafayette's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 15 (WICD), CBS on channel 3 (WCIA), NBC on channel 17 (WAND), Fox on channel 27 (WCCU) and CW on channel 2.2 (WTWO). 2 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 Westville

Point your antenna W, at about 277°. The main network towers for Westville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WICD and WCCU, transmit from the same tower site about 15 miles west of Westville (277° W). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Westville at fair strength or better, 71% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Westville

The farthest main network tower for Westville is WCIA (CBS), 43 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WAND (NBC), 63 miles west, 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.

WICD is only 15 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 Westville

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W23EQ-DTranslator8.5 mi 332° NNWGoodDanville, IL
W27EL-DLow power32 mi 279° WWeakChampaign, IL
WBXC-CDClass A32 mi 279° WFairChampaign/Urbana, IL
W07DD-DLow power36 mi 284° WNWPoorChampaign, IL
WEIU-TVFull power48 mi 228° SWWeakCharleston, IL
WILL-TVFull power55 mi 270° WWeakUrbana, IL
W19FD-DLow power57 mi 167° SSEPoorTerre Haute, IN
W24FB-DLow power57 mi 167° SSEPoorBrazil, IN
WLCF-LDLow power65 mi 265° WPoorDecatur, IL
W33EK-DTranslator67 mi 216° SWPoorEffingham, IL
WEZY-LDLow power70 mi 81° EPoorIndianapolis, IN

How Westville compares with the rest of Illinois

With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Westville ranks 656th of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 15 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 Danville, 5.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Westville: 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 276° W, the direction of WCIA (CBS), 43 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 9 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 Westville, IL?

ABC is on channel 15 from WICD, broadcasting from 15 miles W of Westville. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Westville, IL?

CBS is on channel 3 from WCIA, broadcasting from 43 miles W of Westville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Westville, IL?

NBC is on channel 17 from WAND, broadcasting from 63 miles W of Westville. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Westville, IL?

Fox is on channel 27 from WCCU, broadcasting from 15 miles W of Westville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Westville, IL?

CW is on channel 2.2 from WTWO, broadcasting from 57 miles SSE of Westville. Estimated signal: fair.

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

22 transmitters within 70 miles of Westville; around 9 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 Westville?

Point your antenna W, at about 277°. The main network towers for Westville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Westville?

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 63 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Westville?

WAND (NBC), 63 miles west, 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 Westville?

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 Westville; signal estimates ignore terrain.