You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 61201 (Rock Island, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61201 · 10 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
10 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: ESE (122°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (122°), 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 61201
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 15.3 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 7.0 mi | NE (47°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 7.0 mi | NE (47°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 15.3 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 36 | PBS | KQIN Davenport, IA · Full Power | 15.3 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | CW | KGCW Burlington, IA · Full Power | 14.5 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28RD-D Davenport, IA · Low Power | 5.3 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33QA-D Davenport, IA · Low Power | 5.3 mi | WNW (288°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 15.3 mi | SE (138°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | Educational | WQPT-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 15.3 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 43.0 mi | WNW (293°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | CW | KWKB Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 43.6 mi | WNW (293°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 87.8 mi | NW (312°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 87.8 mi | NW (312°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 91.2 mi | NW (315°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24PE-D Davenport, IA · Low Power | 18.5 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Rock Island, IL Free TV Channels (0.8 mi from ZIP 61201 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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