You can get 16 free TV channels in Galesburg, IL
5 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Galesburg. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 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: N (358°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (358°), 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 Galesburg, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 25.0 mi | N (360°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 25.0 mi | N (360°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | CW | KGCW Burlington, IA · Full Power | 26.1 mi | N (360°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 25.0 mi | N (360°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | Educational | WQPT-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 25.0 mi | N (360°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 41.6 mi | N (353°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 41.6 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | PBS | KQIN Davenport, IA · Full Power | 25.0 mi | N (360°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | CBS | WMBD-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 48.9 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 73.1 mi | NW (317°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | ABC | WHOI Peoria, IL · Full Power | 48.7 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | NBC | WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 48.7 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 66.1 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | PBS | WMEC Macomb, IL · Full Power | 42.4 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | PBS | WTVP Peoria, IL · Full Power | 47.7 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | CW | KWKB Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 73.7 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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