You can get 36 free channels in ZIP 61038 (Marengo, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61038 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: W (275°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (275°), 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 61038
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | ABC | WTVO Rockford, IL · Full Power | 22.2 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | NBC | WREX Rockford, IL · Full Power | 25.7 mi | W (275°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 39 | FOX | WQRF-TV Rockford, IL · Full Power | 22.2 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | WSLN Freeport, IL · Full Power | 22.2 mi | W (276°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFBN-LD Rockford, IL · Low Power | 22.2 mi | W (276°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WIFR-LD Rockford, IL · Low Power | 22.2 mi | W (276°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | ABC | WLS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 62.5 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | CBS | WBBM-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 62.5 mi | ESE (115°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | WISC-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 68.0 mi | NW (324°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | NBC | WMAQ-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 62.5 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 32 | FOX | WFLD Chicago, IL · Full Power | 62.5 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 50 | MyNetworkTV | WPWR-TV Gary, IN · Full Power | 62.5 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 38 | ION | WCPX-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 62.5 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 66 | Univision | WGBO-DT Joliet, IL · Full Power | 62.5 mi | ESE (114°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | Telemundo | WSNS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 62.5 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | Independent | WGN-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 62.5 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | Independent | WCIU-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 62.5 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W33FL-D Rockford, IL · Low Power | 20.0 mi | NW (312°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 60 | UniMás | WXFT-DT Aurora, IL · Full Power | 62.5 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | ABC | WKOW Madison, WI · Full Power | 68.0 mi | NW (324°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 58 | CBS | WDJT-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 71.4 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | NBC | WMTV Madison, WI · Full Power | 66.3 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WTMJ-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 71.1 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | FOX | WMSN-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 68.0 mi | NW (324°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | FOX | WITI Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 71.2 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | PBS | WTTW Chicago, IL · Full Power | 62.5 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | PBS | WHA-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 68.0 mi | NW (324°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | PBS | WMVT Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 71.3 mi | NE (36°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | PBS | WMVS Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 71.3 mi | NE (36°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 57 | CW | WIFS Janesville, WI · Full Power | 68.0 mi | NW (324°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | CW | WVTV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 71.3 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Full Power | 68.8 mi | S (189°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | ION | WPXE-TV Kenosha, WI · Full Power | 71.2 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 62 | Independent | WJYS Hammond, IN · Full Power | 62.5 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | Independent | WVCY-TV Milwaukee, WI · Full Power | 71.2 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | Independent | WIWN Fond Du Lac, WI · Full Power | 71.3 mi | NE (36°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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