You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 61540 (Lacon, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61540 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 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: S (183°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (183°), 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 61540
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 27.3 mi | SSE (159°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | ABC | WHOI Peoria, IL · Full Power | 28.3 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | CBS | WMBD-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 27.7 mi | SSW (199°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | NBC | WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 28.3 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | PBS | WTVP Peoria, IL · Full Power | 28.7 mi | SSW (202°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Full Power | 29.0 mi | NE (50°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 56.6 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 68.4 mi | WNW (303°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 56.6 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 56.6 mi | WNW (292°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | Educational | WQPT-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 56.6 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 68.4 mi | WNW (303°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 78.6 mi | SSE (159°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 76.7 mi | SSE (151°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | CW | KGCW Burlington, IA · Full Power | 56.9 mi | WNW (293°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EQ-D Peoria, IL · Low Power | 27.7 mi | SSW (192°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Lacon, IL Free TV Channels (2.1 mi from ZIP 61540 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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