ZIP 61047 42.1530° N  89.3960° W

TV Channels in Egan, IL

ZIP Code: 61047 • Coordinates: 42.1530°N, 89.3960°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-28 dBm · WQRF-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 18 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
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
-30 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
-47 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
WHBF-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-42 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
-28 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
-50 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Deutsche Welle Ch. 24-2
CW
WMTV
Ch. 15-1 · 1080i
-75 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
-30 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 17-1
Grit Ch. 17-4
Laff Ch. 17-3
ION
WIFR-LD
Ch. 23-1 · 1080i
-42 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 23-1
Antenna TV Ch. 23-2
Defy TV Ch. 23-7
ION Plus Ch. 23-6
Outlaw Ch. 23-3
Telemundo
WFBN-LD
Ch. 35-02 · 1080i
-42 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
-28 dBm Excellent 51° NE
#2
WTVO
ROCKFORD, IL
 17-1 720p
ABCGritLaff +1
-30 dBm Excellent 51° NE
#3
WTVO
ROCKFORD, IL
 17-1 720p
ABCGritLaff +1
-30 dBm Excellent 51° NE
#4
WSLN
FREEPORT, IL
 19-2 720p
365BLKCW+Weather
-33 dBm Excellent 49° NE
#5
WHBF-TV
ROCK ISLAND, IL
 04-1 1080i
CBSCourt TVGrit +3
-42 dBm Excellent 233° 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 18 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna

Towers in all directions (177°)

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

Egan, Illinois (61047) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WQRF-TV at -28 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