You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 61724 (Farmer, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61724 · 3 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: S (184°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (184°), 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 61724
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | CBS | WCIA Champaign, IL · Full Power | 16.2 mi | SSE (166°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 30.9 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 21.8 mi | SSW (201°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | NBC | WICD Champaign, IL · Full Power | 37.1 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | FOX | WCCU Urbana, IL · Full Power | 37.1 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 40.6 mi | WNW (302°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | CW | WBUI Decatur, IL · Full Power | 31.3 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBXC-CD Champaign/Urbana, IL · Class A | 21.4 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EL-D Champaign, IL · Low Power | 21.8 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | ABC | WHOI Peoria, IL · Full Power | 57.5 mi | WNW (291°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | NBC | WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 57.5 mi | WNW (291°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 61.5 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 61.5 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WCIX Springfield, IL · Full Power | 64.4 mi | SW (235°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Full Power | 68.9 mi | NNW (342°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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