You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 61729 (Eureka, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61729 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 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: WSW (250°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (250°), 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 61729
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 | 17.1 mi | W (270°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 31 | CBS | WMBD-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 16.6 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 25 | NBC | WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 17.1 mi | W (270°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 2.5 mi | ENE (62°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 47 | PBS | WTVP Peoria, IL · Full Power | 18.3 mi | W (270°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 51.0 mi | SSE (156°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 50.1 mi | SE (144°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Translator | 17.7 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EQ-D Peoria, IL · Low Power | 13.4 mi | W (268°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WCIA Champaign, IL · Full Power | 54.3 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 58.4 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 58.4 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | CW | WBUI Decatur, IL · Full Power | 51.2 mi | SSE (157°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | ABC | WQAD-TV Moline, IL · Full Power | 76.7 mi | NW (308°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 91.1 mi | NW (315°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | NBC | WICD Champaign, IL · Full Power | 79.0 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WCIX Springfield, IL · Full Power | 59.9 mi | SSW (195°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Eureka, IL Free TV Channels (6.6 mi from ZIP 61729 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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