TV Channels in Winthrop Harbor, IL
ZIP Code: 60096 • Coordinates: 42.4806°N, 87.8296°W
Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-72 dBm · WIWN
Reliability
7 / 10
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 2 dB
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10 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.
ABC
WLS-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-74 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 07-3
ION Mystery Ch. 60-2
Localish Ch. 07-2
Quest Ch. 60-3
UniMás Ch. 60-1
NBC
WTMJ-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-75 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 04-3
Laff Ch. 04-4
Bounce TV Ch. 04-2
ION Mystery Ch. 04-5
QVC2 Ch. 04-6
Shop LC Ch. 04-7
CBS
WDJT-TV
Ch. 58-1 · 1080i
-75 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Telemundo Ch. 58-4
Me-TV Ch. 58-2
Start TV Ch. 58-5
FOX
WFLD
Ch. 32-1 · 720p
-74 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 50-1
BUZZR Ch. 32-3
Dabl Ch. 02-3
FOX Weather Ch. 32-5
Movies! Ch. 32-2
ROAR Ch. 32-4
PBS
WMVS
Ch. 10-1 · 720p
-78 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 10-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 10-3
Weather Ch. 36-3
World Channel Ch. 36-2
CW
WVTV
Ch. 18-1 · 1080i
-75 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 24-1
CHSN Ch. 24-4
Charge! Ch. 24-3
Comet TV Ch. 24-2
MyN
WFLD
Ch. 32-1 · 720p
-74 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 32-1
BUZZR Ch. 32-3
Dabl Ch. 02-3
FOX Weather Ch. 32-5
Movies! Ch. 32-2
ROAR Ch. 32-4
ION
WPXE-TV
Ch. 55-3 · 480i (w)
-76 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 55-3
Bounce TV Ch. 55-2
Busted Ch. 55-6
Defy TV Ch. 55-4
Game Show Central Ch. 55-7
ION Plus Ch. 55-5
QVC Ch. 55-8
Telemundo
WDJT-TV
Ch. 58-1 · 1080i
-75 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 58-1
Me-TV Ch. 58-2
Start TV Ch. 58-5
Univision
WGBO-DT
Ch. 66-5 · 480i (w)
-77 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 66-5
Comet TV Ch. 02-5
GET Ch. 66-3
MovieSphere Gold Ch. 66-2
Start TV Ch. 02-2
True Crime Network Ch. 66-4
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WIWN FOND DU LAC, WI | 68-01 720p | COZI TVDablInfomercials +9 | -72 dBm | Fair | 355° N |
| #2 | WLS-TV CHICAGO, IL | 07-1 720p | ABCCharge!ION Mystery +3 | -74 dBm | Fair | 166° SSE |
| #3 | WFLD CHICAGO, IL | 32-1 720p | FOXMyNBUZZR +4 | -74 dBm | Fair | 167° SSE |
| #4 | WFLD CHICAGO, IL | 32-1 720p | FOXMyNBUZZR +4 | -74 dBm | Fair | 167° SSE |
| #5 | WXFT-DT | 22 | Other | -74 dBm | Fair | 166° SSE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
7 / 10
Signal varies 0 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna
Towers in all directions (168°)
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Winthrop Harbor
Winthrop Harbor, Illinois (60096) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WIWN at -72 dBm, rated as "Fair" quality.
For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.
Signal Quality Guide
- Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
- Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
- Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
- Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
- No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely