ZIP 60129 42.0082° N  88.9750° W

TV Channels in Esmond, IL

ZIP Code: 60129 • Coordinates: 42.0082°N, 88.9750°W

Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-38 dBm · WQRF-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 343° NNW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 dB
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Major Network Coverage

10 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

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
WTVO
Ch. 17-1 · 720p
-42 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 17-4
Laff Ch. 17-3
MyN Ch. 17-2
NBC
WMAQ-TV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-51 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Telemundo Ch. 44-1
365BLK Ch. 02-4
COZI TV Ch. 05-2
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 05-3
Oxygen Ch. 05-4
TeleXitos Ch. 44-2
CBS
WBBM-TV
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-48 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 09-2
CW Ch. 09-1
Grit Ch. 09-3
Rewind TV Ch. 09-4
The Nest Ch. 09-5
FOX
WQRF-TV
Ch. 39-1 · 720p
-38 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Bounce TV Ch. 39-2
ION Mystery Ch. 39-3
Rewind TV Ch. 39-4
PBS
WTTW
Ch. 11-1 · 720p
-53 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 11-3
PBS Encore Ch. 11-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 11-4
CW
WGN-TV
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-48 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 02-1
Antenna TV Ch. 09-2
Grit Ch. 09-3
Rewind TV Ch. 09-4
The Nest Ch. 09-5
MyN
WTVO
Ch. 17-1 · 720p
-42 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 17-1
Grit Ch. 17-4
Laff Ch. 17-3
ION
WCPX-TV
Ch. 38-3 · 480i (w)
-51 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 38-3
Laff Ch. 38-4
Bounce TV Ch. 38-2
Busted Ch. 38-6
Game Show Central Ch. 38-7
HSN Ch. 38-8
ION Plus Ch. 38-5
Telemundo
WSNS-TV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-51 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 05-1
365BLK Ch. 02-4
COZI TV Ch. 05-2
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 05-3
Oxygen Ch. 05-4
TeleXitos Ch. 44-2
Univision
WGBO-DT
Ch. 66-5 · 480i (w)
-53 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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Coverage Map

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Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WQRF-TV
ROCKFORD, IL
 39-1 720p
FOXBounce TVION Mystery +1
-38 dBm Excellent 333° NNW
#2
WTVO
ROCKFORD, IL
 17-1 720p
ABCGritLaff +1
-42 dBm Excellent 333° NNW
#3
WTVO
ROCKFORD, IL
 17-1 720p
ABCGritLaff +1
-42 dBm Excellent 333° NNW
#4
WSLN
FREEPORT, IL
 19-2 720p
365BLKCW+Weather
-42 dBm Excellent 333° NNW
#5
WTVK
OSWEGO, IL
 59-3 480i (w)
ACE TVNTD AmericaShop LC +1
-43 dBm Excellent 96° E
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
10 / 10

Signal varies 3 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 343° · NNW · Spread 113°

Towers spread 113° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 4 dB
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About TV Reception in Esmond

Esmond, Illinois (60129) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WQRF-TV at -38 dBm, rated as "Excellent" 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