You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 61273 (Orion, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61273 · 8 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
8 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: S (176°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (176°), 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 61273
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 | 3.7 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 13.3 mi | NNW (342°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 13.3 mi | NNW (342°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 3.7 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 36 | PBS | KQIN Davenport, IA · Full Power | 3.7 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | CW | KGCW Burlington, IA · Full Power | 2.7 mi | SSE (158°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 3.7 mi | SSE (164°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | Educational | WQPT-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 3.7 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 54.6 mi | WNW (297°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K33QA-D Davenport, IA · Low Power | 17.1 mi | WNW (304°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28RD-D Davenport, IA · Low Power | 17.1 mi | NW (305°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | CW | KWKB Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 55.3 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
Closest city guide: Orion, IL Free TV Channels (1.5 mi from ZIP 61273 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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