ZIP 61030 42.1196° N  89.5916° W

TV Channels in Forreston, IL

ZIP Code: 61030 • Coordinates: 42.1196°N, 89.5916°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-35 dBm · WQRF-TV
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 8 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 59° ENE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 2 dB
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Major Network Coverage

9 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
-37 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 17-4
Laff Ch. 17-3
MyN Ch. 17-2
NBC
WREX
Ch. 23-10 · 1080i
-37 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 23-10
Court TV Ch. 13-04
Me-TV Ch. 13-03
Me-TV Toons Ch. 13-02
True Crime Network Ch. 13-05
CBS
WREX
Ch. 23-10 · 1080i
-37 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 13-01
Court TV Ch. 13-04
Me-TV Ch. 13-03
Me-TV Toons Ch. 13-02
True Crime Network Ch. 13-05
FOX
WQRF-TV
Ch. 39-1 · 720p
-35 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Bounce TV Ch. 39-2
ION Mystery Ch. 39-3
Rewind TV Ch. 39-4
PBS
W27EJ-D
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-43 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Deutsche Welle Ch. 24-2
CW
KLJB
Ch. 18-1 · 720p
-45 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 18-1
Bounce TV Ch. 18-4
Defy TV Ch. 18-3
Me-TV Ch. 18-2
MyN
WTVO
Ch. 17-1 · 720p
-37 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 17-1
Grit Ch. 17-4
Laff Ch. 17-3
ION
KWQC-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-38 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 06-1
COZI TV Ch. 06-3
Heroes & Icons Ch. 06-4
ION Plus Ch. 06-7
Outlaw Ch. 06-6
Start TV Ch. 06-5
Telemundo
WFBN-LD
Ch. 35-02 · 1080i
-48 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Heroes & Icons Ch. 35-01
Start TV Ch. 35-03
Univision
Not Available
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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 · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WQRF-TV
ROCKFORD, IL
 39-1 720p
FOXBounce TVION Mystery +1
-35 dBm Excellent 62° ENE
#2
WREX
ROCKFORD, IL
 23-10 1080i
CBSNBCCourt TV +3
-37 dBm Excellent 56° NE
#3
WREX
ROCKFORD, IL
 23-10 1080i
CBSNBCCourt TV +3
-37 dBm Excellent 56° NE
#4
WTVO
ROCKFORD, IL
 17-1 720p
ABCGritLaff +1
-37 dBm Excellent 62° ENE
#5
WTVO
ROCKFORD, IL
 17-1 720p
ABCGritLaff +1
-37 dBm Excellent 62° ENE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
8 / 10

Signal varies 8 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 59° · ENE · Spread 4°

Towers clustered within 4°

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

Forreston, Illinois (61030) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WQRF-TV at -35 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