You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 61542 (Lewistown, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61542 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 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: NE (50°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (50°), 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 61542
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | ABC | WHOI Peoria, IL · Full Power | 35.3 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | CBS | WMBD-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 35.9 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | NBC | WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 35.3 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | PBS | WMEC Macomb, IL · Full Power | 31.6 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | PBS | WTVP Peoria, IL · Full Power | 34.3 mi | ENE (59°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 53.1 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 53.1 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 53.4 mi | ENE (69°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 65.9 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 82.8 mi | NNW (348°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 74.6 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 65.9 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | PBS | WSEC Jacksonville, IL · Full Power | 53.7 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | CW | KGCW Burlington, IA · Full Power | 67.0 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WCIX Springfield, IL · Full Power | 52.0 mi | SE (141°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 65.9 mi | N (349°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | Educational | WQPT-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 65.9 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Lewistown, IL Free TV Channels (1.9 mi from ZIP 61542 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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