You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 61258 (Prophetstown, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61258 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 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: WSW (248°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (248°), 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 61258
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 | 28.1 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 29.2 mi | W (274°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 29.2 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 28.1 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 28.1 mi | WSW (239°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 36 | PBS | KQIN Davenport, IA · Full Power | 28.1 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | CW | KGCW Burlington, IA · Full Power | 27.6 mi | WSW (241°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | Educational | WQPT-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 28.1 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Full Power | 53.3 mi | ESE (108°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | NBC | WREX Rockford, IL · Full Power | 63.8 mi | NNE (33°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 71.6 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 75.0 mi | W (281°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | CW | KWKB Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 75.6 mi | W (281°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EJ-D Sterling, IL · Low Power | 30.4 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | WSLN Freeport, IL · Full Power | 65.8 mi | NE (35°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Prophetstown, IL Free TV Channels (10.3 mi from ZIP 61258 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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