You can get 19 free TV channels in Thomson, IL
1 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Thomson. 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: SSW (203°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (203°), 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 Thomson, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 35.0 mi | SSW (213°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 47.8 mi | SSW (197°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 35.0 mi | SSW (213°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 47.8 mi | SSW (197°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 47.8 mi | SSW (197°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | NBC | WREX Rockford, IL · Full Power | 49.9 mi | ENE (63°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 65.7 mi | WSW (255°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | CW | KWKB Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 66.1 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EJ-D Sterling, IL · Low Power | 26.6 mi | ESE (101°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | Local / LPTV | KFXB-TV Dubuque, IA · Full Power | 45.7 mi | NW (326°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | Educational | WQPT-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 47.8 mi | SSW (197°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | WSLN Freeport, IL · Full Power | 53.1 mi | ENE (65°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | ABC | WTVO Rockford, IL · Full Power | 52.8 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 92.5 mi | WNW (285°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | WISC-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 80.3 mi | NNE (21°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 93.4 mi | WNW (289°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | FOX | WQRF-TV Rockford, IL · Full Power | 52.8 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | PBS | KQIN Davenport, IA · Full Power | 47.8 mi | SSW (197°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | CW | KGCW Burlington, IA · Full Power | 46.8 mi | SSW (197°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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