You can get 18 free TV channels in Farmer, IL
4 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Farmer. Check your exact ZIP code below.
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: SSE (165°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (165°), 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 Farmer, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | CBS | WCIA Champaign, IL · Full Power | 14.1 mi | SE (134°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 22.8 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 14.5 mi | S (186°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | CW | WBUI Decatur, IL · Full Power | 23.1 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | NBC | WICD Champaign, IL · Full Power | 40.4 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 39.4 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | FOX | WCCU Urbana, IL · Full Power | 40.4 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 53.1 mi | SW (235°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 53.1 mi | SW (235°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBXC-CD Champaign/Urbana, IL · Class A | 23.1 mi | ESE (114°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EL-D Champaign, IL · Low Power | 23.5 mi | ESE (114°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLCF-LD Decatur, IL · Low Power | 23.8 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | ABC | WHOI Peoria, IL · Full Power | 54.5 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | CBS | WMBD-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 54.2 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | NBC | WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 54.5 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 51 | PBS | WEIU-TV Charleston, IL · Full Power | 50.0 mi | SSE (159°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | PBS | WTVP Peoria, IL · Full Power | 55.5 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WCIX Springfield, IL · Full Power | 56.0 mi | SW (236°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
📬 Get an email alert if local TV channels change in your area
When a local station changes frequencies or a new free channel signs on, we'll let you know it's time to rescan your TV.
100% free. Unsubscribe anytime in one click.