You can get 23 free channels in ZIP 61103 (Machesney Park, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61103 · 7 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
7 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: WSW (250°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (250°), 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 61103
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 | 5.6 mi | SW (229°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | NBC | WREX Rockford, IL · Full Power | 8.3 mi | WSW (249°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 39 | FOX | WQRF-TV Rockford, IL · Full Power | 5.6 mi | SW (229°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | WSLN Freeport, IL · Full Power | 5.2 mi | SW (234°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFBN-LD Rockford, IL · Low Power | 5.2 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WIFR-LD Rockford, IL · Low Power | 5.2 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W33FL-D Rockford, IL · Low Power | 8.7 mi | NNE (20°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | WISC-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 54.4 mi | NNW (335°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | ABC | WKOW Madison, WI · Full Power | 54.4 mi | NNW (335°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | NBC | WMTV Madison, WI · Full Power | 53.1 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 47 | FOX | WMSN-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 54.4 mi | NNW (335°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | PBS | WHA-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 54.4 mi | NNW (335°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 57 | CW | WIFS Janesville, WI · Full Power | 54.4 mi | NNW (335°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | ABC | WLS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 81.0 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | WBBM-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 81.0 mi | ESE (113°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 90.1 mi | SW (233°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | FOX | WFLD Chicago, IL · Full Power | 80.9 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Full Power | 73.6 mi | S (174°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | MyNetworkTV | WPWR-TV Gary, IN · Full Power | 80.9 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | ION | WCPX-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 81.0 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | Independent | WIWN Fond Du Lac, WI · Full Power | 79.6 mi | NE (49°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | Independent | WCIU-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 80.9 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 60 | UniMás | WXFT-DT Aurora, IL · Full Power | 81.0 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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