You can get 14 free channels in ZIP 61042 (Rock Falls, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61042 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
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: NNW (332°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (332°), 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 61042
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EJ-D Sterling, IL · Low Power | 14.3 mi | N (350°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 48.5 mi | WSW (258°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | NBC | WREX Rockford, IL · Full Power | 44.8 mi | NNE (21°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 48.5 mi | WSW (258°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Full Power | 43.0 mi | SE (131°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | WSLN Freeport, IL · Full Power | 46.2 mi | NNE (25°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 50.0 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 50.0 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 50.0 mi | WSW (238°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | Educational | WQPT-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 50.0 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | ABC | WTVO Rockford, IL · Full Power | 45.6 mi | NNE (26°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | FOX | WQRF-TV Rockford, IL · Full Power | 45.6 mi | NNE (26°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | PBS | KQIN Davenport, IA · Full Power | 50.0 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | CW | KGCW Burlington, IA · Full Power | 49.4 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Rock Falls, IL Free TV Channels (8.8 mi from ZIP 61042 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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