You can get 8 free channels in ZIP 61773 (Gibson, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61773 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 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 (191°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (191°), 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 61773
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 | 32.1 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | NBC | WICD Champaign, IL · Full Power | 42.1 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 48.8 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | FOX | WCCU Urbana, IL · Full Power | 42.1 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 42.6 mi | W (278°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 39.6 mi | SSW (203°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | CW | WBUI Decatur, IL · Full Power | 49.2 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Full Power | 57.5 mi | NNW (330°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
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