You can get 13 free TV channels in Danville, IL
3 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Danville. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: WSW (252°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (252°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Danville, IL
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | NBC | WICD Champaign, IL · Full Power | 16.7 mi | WSW (253°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | FOX | WCCU Urbana, IL · Full Power | 16.7 mi | WSW (253°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W23EQ-D Danville, IL · Translator | 5.5 mi | W (277°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | WCIA Champaign, IL · Full Power | 44.4 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | CBS | WLFI-TV Lafayette, IN · Full Power | 55.3 mi | ENE (72°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 56.4 mi | W (263°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | CBS | WTHI-TV Terre Haute, IN · Full Power | 63.3 mi | S (169°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | NBC | WTWO Terre Haute, IN · Full Power | 63.3 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 65.9 mi | W (259°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WTHR Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 77.0 mi | E (101°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | FOX | WAWV-TV Terre Haute, IN · Full Power | 63.3 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | CW | WBUI Decatur, IL · Full Power | 66.2 mi | WSW (259°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Independent | WHMB-TV Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 76.3 mi | ESE (103°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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