ZIP 60606 41.8813° N  87.6375° W

TV Channels in Chicago, IL

ZIP Code: 60606 • Coordinates: 41.8813°N, 87.6375°W

Channels available
1 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-23 dBm · WWTO-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 240 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 31° NNE
Towers in range
3 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

1 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
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NBC
Not Available
CBS
Not Available
FOX
Not Available
PBS
Not Available
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
Not Available
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
WGBO-DT
Ch. 66-5 · 480i (w)
-7 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

Select a network to see coverage area and towers near Chicago, IL.
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Showing ABC coverage and towers
Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WWTO-TV
 32 Other -23 dBm Excellent 31° NNE
#2
WLPD-CD
PLANO, IL
 35-3 480i
InfomercialsMerit TVPositiv +3
-23 dBm Excellent 31° NNE
#3
WRJK-LD
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
 22-06 480p
AWE PlusDiya TVFirst Nations Experience +7
-29 dBm Excellent 31° NNE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 240 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 31° · NNE · Spread 0°

Towers clustered within 0°

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Chicago

Chicago, Illinois (60606) has access to 3 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WWTO-TV at -23 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