You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 61539 (Pekin, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61539 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 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: ENE (66°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (66°), 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 61539
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | ABC | WHOI Peoria, IL · Full Power | 12.3 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 31 | CBS | WMBD-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 13.0 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 25 | NBC | WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 12.3 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 47 | PBS | WTVP Peoria, IL · Full Power | 11.3 mi | ENE (64°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Translator | 12.5 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 31.2 mi | ENE (78°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WSIO-LD Peoria, IL · Low Power | 13.6 mi | NNE (20°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EQ-D Peoria, IL · Low Power | 15.7 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 61.4 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 77.9 mi | NNW (332°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 54.4 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 64.4 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 54.4 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 77.9 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 61.4 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 67.8 mi | ESE (122°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | CW | KGCW Burlington, IA · Full Power | 62.2 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | CW | WBUI Decatur, IL · Full Power | 64.4 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WCIX Springfield, IL · Full Power | 54.5 mi | SSE (166°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 61.4 mi | NNW (329°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | Educational | WQPT-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 61.4 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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