You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 61473 (Bushnell, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61473 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 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: NNE (18°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (18°), 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 61473
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 | 44.0 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 58.6 mi | N (9°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 44.0 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | PBS | WMEC Macomb, IL · Full Power | 21.9 mi | SSW (191°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | CW | KGCW Burlington, IA · Full Power | 45.0 mi | NNE (18°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 44.0 mi | NNE (19°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | Educational | WQPT-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 44.0 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 58.6 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | ABC | WHOI Peoria, IL · Full Power | 58.0 mi | E (95°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | CBS | WMBD-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 58.5 mi | E (95°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CBS | KHQA-TV Hannibal, MO · Full Power | 62.3 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | NBC | WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 58.0 mi | E (95°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WGEM-TV Quincy, IL · Full Power | 62.3 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | PBS | KQIN Davenport, IA · Full Power | 44.0 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | PBS | WTVP Peoria, IL · Full Power | 56.9 mi | E (95°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 78.6 mi | NNW (333°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | Local / LPTV | WTJR Quincy, IL · Full Power | 62.2 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Bushnell, IL Free TV Channels (13.3 mi from ZIP 61473 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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