ZIP 61036 42.4137° N  90.3758° W

TV Channels in Galena, IL

ZIP Code: 61036 • Coordinates: 42.4137°N, 90.3758°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-34 dBm · KFXB-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 16 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 228° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 6 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
-58 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 17-4
Laff Ch. 17-3
MyN Ch. 17-2
NBC
KWQC-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-41 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 06-2
COZI TV Ch. 06-3
Heroes & Icons Ch. 06-4
ION Plus Ch. 06-7
Outlaw Ch. 06-6
Start TV Ch. 06-5
CBS
WHBF-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-40 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 04-2
Grit Ch. 04-3
Laff Ch. 26-3
ION Mystery Ch. 04-4
Rewind TV Ch. 26-2
FOX
WQRF-TV
Ch. 39-1 · 720p
-57 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Bounce TV Ch. 39-2
ION Mystery Ch. 39-3
Rewind TV Ch. 39-4
PBS
KIIN
Ch. 12-01 · 1080i
-52 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. 12-99
Create Ch. 12-04
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 12-02
World Channel Ch. 12-03
CW
WMTV
Ch. 15-1 · 1080i
-76 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 15-1
365BLK Ch. 15-6
Me-TV Ch. 15-4
Outlaw Ch. 15-3
Start TV Ch. 15-5
MyN
WTVO
Ch. 17-1 · 720p
-58 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
-41 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
-70 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
KFXB-TV
DUBUQUE, IA
 40-4 480i
BUZZRBiz TVCTN +1
-34 dBm Excellent 300° WNW
#2
WHBF-TV
ROCK ISLAND, IL
 04-1 1080i
CBSCourt TVGrit +3
-40 dBm Excellent 185° S
#3
KWQC-TV
DAVENPORT, IA
 06-1 1080i
NBCIONCOZI TV +4
-41 dBm Excellent 185° S
#4
KWQC-TV
DAVENPORT, IA
 06-1 1080i
NBCIONCOZI TV +4
-41 dBm Excellent 185° S
#5
KWKB
IOWA CITY, IA
 20-08 480i
Biz TVCHSNGET +8
-50 dBm Good 227° SW
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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 16 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 228° · SW · Spread 72°

Towers within 72° arc

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 6 dB
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About TV Reception in Galena

Galena, Illinois (61036) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KFXB-TV at -34 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