You can get 20 free TV channels in Forreston, IL
2 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Forreston. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 8 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: ENE (64°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (64°), 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 Forreston, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | NBC | WREX Rockford, IL · Full Power | 20.9 mi | NE (56°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | WSLN Freeport, IL · Full Power | 23.9 mi | ENE (61°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | ABC | WTVO Rockford, IL · Full Power | 23.6 mi | ENE (62°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 61.2 mi | SW (229°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 39 | FOX | WQRF-TV Rockford, IL · Full Power | 23.6 mi | ENE (62°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EJ-D Sterling, IL · Low Power | 15.9 mi | S (185°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFBN-LD Rockford, IL · Low Power | 23.9 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WIFR-LD Rockford, IL · Low Power | 23.9 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WISC-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 64.2 mi | N (2°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | ABC | WKOW Madison, WI · Full Power | 64.2 mi | N (2°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 69.8 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 61.2 mi | SW (229°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | NBC | WMTV Madison, WI · Full Power | 64.0 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | FOX | WMSN-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 64.2 mi | N (2°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 69.8 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | PBS | WHA-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 64.2 mi | N (2°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 57 | CW | WIFS Janesville, WI · Full Power | 64.2 mi | N (2°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Full Power | 67.1 mi | SSE (150°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 69.8 mi | SW (217°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | Educational | WQPT-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 69.8 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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