You can get 22 free channels in ZIP 61028 (Stockton, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61028 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 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 (196°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (196°), 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 61028
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 | 54.2 mi | SSW (197°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | NBC | WREX Rockford, IL · Full Power | 47.9 mi | E (90°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 40 | Local / LPTV | KFXB-TV Dubuque, IA · Full Power | 27.3 mi | NW (304°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | ABC | WKOW Madison, WI · Full Power | 61.6 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | WISC-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 61.6 mi | NNE (32°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 54.2 mi | SSW (197°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 47 | FOX | WMSN-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 61.6 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 71.9 mi | WSW (237°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | WSLN Freeport, IL · Full Power | 51.4 mi | E (90°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | ABC | WTVO Rockford, IL · Full Power | 51.4 mi | E (91°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 68.9 mi | S (189°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 86.0 mi | W (271°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 86.0 mi | W (271°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | NBC | WMTV Madison, WI · Full Power | 62.7 mi | NNE (34°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 85.5 mi | W (275°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | FOX | WQRF-TV Rockford, IL · Full Power | 51.4 mi | E (91°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 68.9 mi | S (189°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | PBS | WHA-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 61.6 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 57 | CW | WIFS Janesville, WI · Full Power | 61.6 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | CW | KWKB Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 72.3 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 68.9 mi | S (189°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | Educational | WQPT-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 68.9 mi | S (189°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Stockton, IL Free TV Channels (9.6 mi from ZIP 61028 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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