You can get 14 free channels in ZIP 61060 (Lena, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61060 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 10 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: NE (46°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (46°), 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 61060
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 | 23.1 mi | ESE (123°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | WSLN Freeport, IL · Full Power | 26.1 mi | ESE (119°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | ABC | WTVO Rockford, IL · Full Power | 26.4 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | ABC | WKOW Madison, WI · Full Power | 40.1 mi | N (6°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WISC-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 40.1 mi | N (6°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | NBC | WMTV Madison, WI · Full Power | 40.1 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 39 | FOX | WQRF-TV Rockford, IL · Full Power | 26.4 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | FOX | WMSN-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 40.1 mi | N (6°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | PBS | WHA-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 40.1 mi | N (6°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 57 | CW | WIFS Janesville, WI · Full Power | 40.1 mi | N (6°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFBN-LD Rockford, IL · Low Power | 26.1 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WIFR-LD Rockford, IL · Low Power | 26.1 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 78.0 mi | SW (215°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Local / LPTV | KFXB-TV Dubuque, IA · Full Power | 51.1 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Lena, IL Free TV Channels (12.5 mi from ZIP 61060 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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