You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 61440 (Macomb, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61440 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: NW (308°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (308°), 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 61440
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | PBS | WMEC Macomb, IL · Full Power | 9.3 mi | NW (308°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | CBS | KHQA-TV Hannibal, MO · Full Power | 45.7 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | NBC | WGEM-TV Quincy, IL · Full Power | 45.7 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | Local / LPTV | WTJR Quincy, IL · Full Power | 45.5 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | ABC | WHOI Peoria, IL · Full Power | 59.0 mi | ENE (68°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 69.7 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 85.3 mi | N (4°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | NBC | WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 59.0 mi | ENE (68°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 69.5 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 69.5 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 69.7 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | PBS | WQEC Quincy, IL · Full Power | 44.5 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | PBS | WSEC Jacksonville, IL · Full Power | 57.2 mi | SSE (149°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | PBS | WTVP Peoria, IL · Full Power | 57.9 mi | ENE (68°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | CW | KGCW Burlington, IA · Full Power | 70.8 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 69.7 mi | N (9°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | Educational | WQPT-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 69.7 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Macomb, IL Free TV Channels (11.7 mi from ZIP 61440 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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