You can get 17 free TV channels in Washburn, IL
2 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Washburn. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 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 (201°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (201°), 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 Washburn, 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 | 23.6 mi | SSW (213°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 19.9 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | ABC | WHOI Peoria, IL · Full Power | 24.2 mi | SW (214°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | NBC | WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 24.2 mi | SW (214°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | PBS | WTVP Peoria, IL · Full Power | 24.8 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Full Power | 31.1 mi | NE (36°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 75.3 mi | NW (306°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 62.8 mi | WNW (296°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 71.1 mi | SSE (160°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 75.3 mi | NW (306°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 62.8 mi | WNW (296°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 69.1 mi | SSE (152°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | CW | KGCW Burlington, IA · Full Power | 63.2 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EQ-D Peoria, IL · Low Power | 22.8 mi | SSW (205°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WSIO-LD Peoria, IL · Low Power | 23.5 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 62.8 mi | WNW (296°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | Educational | WQPT-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 62.8 mi | WNW (296°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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