You can get 22 free channels in ZIP 60518 (Earlville, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 60518 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
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: S (182°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (182°), 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.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 60518
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Full Power | 21.9 mi | S (182°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAUR-LD Aurora, IL · Low Power | 18.3 mi | ENE (75°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | Local / LPTV | WSPY-LD Earlville, IL · Low Power | 18.3 mi | ENE (75°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | ABC | WLS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 69.0 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | CBS | WBBM-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 69.0 mi | ENE (73°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | NBC | WREX Rockford, IL · Full Power | 50.9 mi | NNW (341°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | Independent | WCIU-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 68.9 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | WSLN Freeport, IL · Full Power | 49.9 mi | NNW (345°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 60 | UniMás | WXFT-DT Aurora, IL · Full Power | 69.0 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | ABC | WTVO Rockford, IL · Full Power | 49.3 mi | NNW (345°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 80.6 mi | W (268°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | WMAQ-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 68.9 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | FOX | WQRF-TV Rockford, IL · Full Power | 49.3 mi | NNW (345°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 67.2 mi | SSW (192°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | FOX | WFLD Chicago, IL · Full Power | 68.9 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | PBS | WTTW Chicago, IL · Full Power | 68.9 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | MyNetworkTV | WPWR-TV Gary, IN · Full Power | 68.9 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | ION | WCPX-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 69.0 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 66 | Univision | WGBO-DT Joliet, IL · Full Power | 70.0 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Telemundo | WSNS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 68.9 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | Independent | WGN-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 68.9 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 62 | Independent | WJYS Hammond, IN · Full Power | 69.0 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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