You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 61025 (East Dubuque, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61025 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
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: NW (316°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (316°), 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.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 61025
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Local / LPTV | KFXB-TV Dubuque, IA · Full Power | 4.6 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | ABC | WKOW Madison, WI · Full Power | 65.7 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 67.3 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 64.0 mi | S (176°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | WISC-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 65.7 mi | NE (52°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 67.3 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 65.8 mi | W (266°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 65.7 mi | SW (218°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 64.0 mi | S (176°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | NBC | WMTV Madison, WI · Full Power | 67.4 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WREX Rockford, IL · Full Power | 68.3 mi | E (100°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | FOX | WMSN-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 65.7 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | PBS | WHA-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 65.7 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | PBS | KRIN Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 67.3 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 57 | CW | WIFS Janesville, WI · Full Power | 65.7 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | CW | KWKB Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 65.8 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | ION | KPXR-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 69.0 mi | W (260°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | WSLN Freeport, IL · Full Power | 71.7 mi | E (99°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: East Dubuque, IL Free TV Channels (3.7 mi from ZIP 61025 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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