You can get 17 free TV channels in Atlanta, IL
2 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Atlanta. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 13 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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: S (179°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (179°), 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.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Atlanta, IL
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 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 30.1 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 26.6 mi | N (6°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | ABC | WHOI Peoria, IL · Full Power | 30.3 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | CBS | WMBD-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 30.3 mi | NNW (328°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WCIA Champaign, IL · Full Power | 42.6 mi | ESE (105°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | NBC | WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 30.3 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 34.0 mi | SSW (201°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 34.0 mi | SSW (201°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | PBS | WTVP Peoria, IL · Full Power | 30.9 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 33.5 mi | ESE (118°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | CW | WBUI Decatur, IL · Full Power | 30.1 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WCIX Springfield, IL · Full Power | 35.9 mi | SSW (205°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WCQA-LD Springfield, IL · Low Power | 20.4 mi | S (172°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLCF-LD Decatur, IL · Low Power | 28.9 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | NBC | WICD Champaign, IL · Full Power | 70.9 mi | E (101°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Translator | 31.6 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EQ-D Peoria, IL · Low Power | 27.9 mi | NNW (333°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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