You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 61342 (Mendota, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61342 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: SSE (157°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (157°), 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 61342
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 | 19.6 mi | SSE (157°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 72.0 mi | W (271°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | NBC | WREX Rockford, IL · Full Power | 52.6 mi | N (351°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | WSLN Freeport, IL · Full Power | 52.2 mi | N (355°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | ABC | WTVO Rockford, IL · Full Power | 51.6 mi | N (355°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 69.0 mi | WSW (257°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | ABC | WLS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 78.2 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | WBBM-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 78.2 mi | ENE (72°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 72.0 mi | W (271°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | WMAQ-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 78.2 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | FOX | WQRF-TV Rockford, IL · Full Power | 51.6 mi | N (355°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 62.2 mi | S (185°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 69.0 mi | WSW (257°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | FOX | WFLD Chicago, IL · Full Power | 78.2 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | MyNetworkTV | WPWR-TV Gary, IN · Full Power | 78.2 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | ION | WCPX-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 78.2 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Telemundo | WSNS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 78.2 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | Independent | WGN-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 78.2 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | Independent | WCIU-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 78.2 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAUR-LD Aurora, IL · Low Power | 27.6 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | Local / LPTV | WSPY-LD Earlville, IL · Low Power | 27.6 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 69.0 mi | WSW (257°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | Educational | WQPT-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 69.0 mi | WSW (257°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 60 | UniMás | WXFT-DT Aurora, IL · Full Power | 78.2 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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