You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 61559 (Princeville, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61559 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 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: SW (233°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (233°), 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 61559
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 | 23.4 mi | SSE (149°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 31 | CBS | WMBD-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 23.3 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 25 | NBC | WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 23.4 mi | SSE (149°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 47 | PBS | WTVP Peoria, IL · Full Power | 22.8 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 41.4 mi | NW (311°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 56.5 mi | NW (320°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 36.6 mi | ESE (121°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | FOX | KLJB Davenport, IA · Full Power | 41.4 mi | NW (311°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | CW | KGCW Burlington, IA · Full Power | 42.1 mi | NW (312°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Translator | 22.0 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WMWC-TV Galesburg, IL · Full Power | 41.4 mi | NW (311°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | Educational | WQPT-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 41.4 mi | NW (311°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | KWQC-TV Davenport, IA · Full Power | 56.5 mi | NW (320°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WSIO-LD Peoria, IL · Low Power | 13.5 mi | SSE (156°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EQ-D Peoria, IL · Low Power | 25.9 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | PBS | KQIN Davenport, IA · Full Power | 41.4 mi | NW (311°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Princeville, IL Free TV Channels (1.7 mi from ZIP 61559 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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