You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 61031 (Amboy, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61031 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 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: N (7°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (7°), 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 61031
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | ABC | WTVO Rockford, IL · Full Power | 32.5 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 62.8 mi | WSW (252°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | NBC | WREX Rockford, IL · Full Power | 32.5 mi | N (7°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 39 | FOX | WQRF-TV Rockford, IL · Full Power | 32.5 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Full Power | 42.8 mi | SSE (152°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EJ-D Sterling, IL · Low Power | 15.4 mi | WNW (288°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | WSLN Freeport, IL · Full Power | 33.2 mi | NNE (13°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 65.4 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | ABC | WLS-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 86.8 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | WISC-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 85.4 mi | N (353°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | WBBM-TV Chicago, IL · Full Power | 86.8 mi | E (87°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 62.8 mi | WSW (252°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 65.4 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFBN-LD Rockford, IL · Low Power | 33.2 mi | NNE (13°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WIFR-LD Rockford, IL · Low Power | 33.2 mi | NNE (13°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 65.4 mi | WSW (237°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | Educational | WQPT-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 65.4 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 60 | UniMás | WXFT-DT Aurora, IL · Full Power | 86.8 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Amboy, IL Free TV Channels (7.9 mi from ZIP 61031 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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