You can get 19 free TV channels in Canton, IL
0 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Canton. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 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: E (80°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (80°), 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 Canton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | ABC | WHOI Peoria, IL · Full Power | 26.0 mi | E (80°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | CBS | WMBD-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 26.6 mi | E (79°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | NBC | WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 26.0 mi | E (80°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 45.3 mi | E (83°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | PBS | WTVP Peoria, IL · Full Power | 24.9 mi | E (79°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 54.7 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 71.7 mi | NNW (342°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 60.6 mi | SSE (150°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 54.7 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 60.6 mi | SSE (150°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | PBS | WMEC Macomb, IL · Full Power | 38.3 mi | WSW (253°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | CW | KGCW Burlington, IA · Full Power | 55.7 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Translator | 25.8 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 54.7 mi | NNW (341°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | Educational | WQPT-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 54.7 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 71.7 mi | NNW (342°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 76.3 mi | ESE (123°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WCIX Springfield, IL · Full Power | 60.1 mi | SSE (153°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EQ-D Peoria, IL · Low Power | 29.6 mi | E (82°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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