You can get 19 free TV channels in Elmwood, IL
2 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Elmwood. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 12 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: NE (41°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (41°), 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 Elmwood, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | CBS | WMBD-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 24.5 mi | ESE (114°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 25 | NBC | WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 24.3 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | ABC | WHOI Peoria, IL · Full Power | 24.3 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 42.6 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 59.3 mi | NNW (334°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 42.3 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 42.6 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | PBS | WTVP Peoria, IL · Full Power | 23.2 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | CW | KGCW Burlington, IA · Full Power | 43.5 mi | NNW (331°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Translator | 23.3 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 42.6 mi | NNW (330°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | Educational | WQPT-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 42.6 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 59.3 mi | NNW (334°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WSIO-LD Peoria, IL · Low Power | 15.5 mi | E (100°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 72.5 mi | SSE (158°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 72.5 mi | SSE (158°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | PBS | KQIN Davenport, IA · Full Power | 42.6 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | PBS | WMEC Macomb, IL · Full Power | 48.1 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EQ-D Peoria, IL · Low Power | 27.9 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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