You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 61740 (Flanagan, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61740 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: WNW (288°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (288°), 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 61740
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 | 23.7 mi | SW (224°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Full Power | 27.2 mi | N (352°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | ABC | WHOI Peoria, IL · Full Power | 40.2 mi | WSW (243°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 31 | CBS | WMBD-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 39.6 mi | WSW (244°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | NBC | WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 40.2 mi | WSW (243°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 64.9 mi | S (179°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 47 | PBS | WTVP Peoria, IL · Full Power | 41.2 mi | WSW (244°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 59.8 mi | S (170°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | WCIA Champaign, IL · Full Power | 58.5 mi | SSE (158°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 95.3 mi | WNW (299°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | NBC | WICD Champaign, IL · Full Power | 75.6 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | CW | WBUI Decatur, IL · Full Power | 65.2 mi | S (179°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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