You can get 14 free channels in ZIP 61728 (Lexington, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61728 · 1 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: S (185°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (185°), 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 61728
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 | 29.6 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | WCIA Champaign, IL · Full Power | 34.0 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 44.8 mi | SSW (194°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | NBC | WICD Champaign, IL · Full Power | 51.4 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 37.5 mi | S (184°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | FOX | WCCU Urbana, IL · Full Power | 51.4 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | CW | WBUI Decatur, IL · Full Power | 45.1 mi | SSW (195°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Full Power | 51.2 mi | NNW (341°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | ABC | WHOI Peoria, IL · Full Power | 48.7 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | CBS | WMBD-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 48.2 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | NBC | WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 48.7 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 69.6 mi | SW (220°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 69.6 mi | SW (220°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | PBS | WTVP Peoria, IL · Full Power | 49.8 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Lexington, IL Free TV Channels (9.6 mi from ZIP 61728 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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