You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 61561 (Roanoke, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61561 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 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: SW (227°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (227°), 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 61561
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 | 21.6 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 31 | CBS | WMBD-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 21.0 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 25 | NBC | WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 21.6 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 11.1 mi | S (173°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 47 | PBS | WTVP Peoria, IL · Full Power | 22.6 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Translator | 21.3 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 62.2 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 60.0 mi | SSE (152°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EQ-D Peoria, IL · Low Power | 19.0 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 70.4 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | WCIA Champaign, IL · Full Power | 62.6 mi | SE (140°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 83.6 mi | NW (308°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 70.5 mi | S (191°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 70.4 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 70.5 mi | S (191°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | CW | WBUI Decatur, IL · Full Power | 62.3 mi | SSE (162°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 70.4 mi | WNW (300°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | Educational | WQPT-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 70.4 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Roanoke, IL Free TV Channels (0.6 mi from ZIP 61561 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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