You can get 17 free TV channels in Gardner, IL
0 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Gardner. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: W (281°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (281°), 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 Gardner, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Full Power | 33.0 mi | W (281°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | ABC | WLS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 58.8 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | CBS | WBBM-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 58.8 mi | NE (36°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | NBC | WMAQ-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 58.8 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 32 | FOX | WFLD Chicago, IL · Full Power | 58.8 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 59.1 mi | SW (230°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 56 | PBS | WYIN Gary, IN · Full Power | 48.6 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | PBS | WTTW Chicago, IL · Full Power | 58.8 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 50 | MyNetworkTV | WPWR-TV Gary, IN · Full Power | 58.8 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 38 | ION | WCPX-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 58.8 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 66 | Univision | WGBO-DT Joliet, IL · Full Power | 60.3 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | Telemundo | WSNS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 58.8 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | Independent | WGN-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 58.8 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | Independent | WCIU-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 58.8 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 62 | Independent | WJYS Hammond, IN · Full Power | 58.8 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 60 | UniMás | WXFT-DT Aurora, IL · Full Power | 58.8 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | NBC | WICD Champaign, IL · Full Power | 80.5 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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