You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 61233 (Cambridge, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61233 · 8 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
8 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: WNW (298°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (298°), 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 61233
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 4.7 mi | WNW (285°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 19.9 mi | NNW (331°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 19.9 mi | NNW (331°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 4.7 mi | WNW (285°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 36 | PBS | KQIN Davenport, IA · Full Power | 4.7 mi | WNW (285°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | CW | KGCW Burlington, IA · Full Power | 5.1 mi | WNW (296°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 4.7 mi | WNW (285°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | Educational | WQPT-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 4.7 mi | WNW (285°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 61.8 mi | WNW (299°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33QA-D Davenport, IA · Low Power | 24.4 mi | NW (306°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28RD-D Davenport, IA · Low Power | 24.5 mi | NW (307°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | ABC | WHOI Peoria, IL · Full Power | 60.1 mi | SE (140°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | CBS | WMBD-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 60.2 mi | SE (139°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | NBC | WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 60.1 mi | SE (140°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 73.3 mi | SE (127°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | CW | KWKB Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 62.4 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Cambridge, IL Free TV Channels (5.2 mi from ZIP 61233 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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