You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 61736 (Downs, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61736 · 3 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 (173°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (173°), 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 61736
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 31.1 mi | S (179°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 24.5 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 26.7 mi | SSE (160°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | WCIA Champaign, IL · Full Power | 29.0 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | CW | WBUI Decatur, IL · Full Power | 31.3 mi | S (180°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 19 | ABC | WHOI Peoria, IL · Full Power | 40.4 mi | WNW (293°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 31 | CBS | WMBD-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 40.0 mi | WNW (294°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | NBC | WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 40.4 mi | WNW (293°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 52.8 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | NBC | WICD Champaign, IL · Full Power | 54.1 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 52.8 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | FOX | WCCU Urbana, IL · Full Power | 54.1 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 47 | PBS | WTVP Peoria, IL · Full Power | 41.4 mi | WNW (293°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WCIX Springfield, IL · Full Power | 55.3 mi | SW (220°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Full Power | 61.0 mi | N (355°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLCF-LD Decatur, IL · Low Power | 31.2 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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