You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 61870 (Georgetown, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61870 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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: W (279°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (279°), 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 61870
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | NBC | WICD Champaign, IL · Full Power | 19.5 mi | NW (306°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | FOX | WCCU Urbana, IL · Full Power | 19.5 mi | NW (306°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | CBS | WTHI-TV Terre Haute, IN · Full Power | 47.3 mi | SSE (165°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W23EQ-D Danville, IL · Translator | 17.9 mi | NNW (343°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WCIA Champaign, IL · Full Power | 46.3 mi | WNW (288°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | NBC | WTWO Terre Haute, IN · Full Power | 47.2 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 64.6 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 38 | FOX | WAWV-TV Terre Haute, IN · Full Power | 47.2 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 56.6 mi | W (280°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | CBS | WLFI-TV Lafayette, IN · Full Power | 62.7 mi | ENE (57°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | WISH-TV Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 74.8 mi | E (90°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WTHR Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 76.0 mi | E (88°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 51 | PBS | WEIU-TV Charleston, IL · Full Power | 43.3 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | CW | WBUI Decatur, IL · Full Power | 64.8 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | MyNetworkTV | WNDY-TV Marion, IN · Full Power | 74.8 mi | E (90°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Independent | WHMB-TV Indianapolis, IN · Full Power | 74.7 mi | E (90°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Georgetown, IL Free TV Channels (5.2 mi from ZIP 61870 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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