ZIP 61080 42.4809° N  88.9838° W

TV Channels in South Beloit, IL

ZIP Code: 61080 • Coordinates: 42.4809°N, 88.9838°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-34 dBm · WQRF-TV
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 8 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 216° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 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
WTMJ-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-57 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 04-3
Laff Ch. 04-4
Bounce TV Ch. 04-2
ION Mystery Ch. 04-5
QVC2 Ch. 04-6
Shop LC Ch. 04-7
CBS
WIFR-LD
Ch. 23-1 · 1080i
-53 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 23-2
ION Ch. 23-4
Defy TV Ch. 23-7
ION Plus Ch. 23-6
Outlaw Ch. 23-3
FOX
WQRF-TV
Ch. 39-1 · 720p
-34 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Bounce TV Ch. 39-2
ION Mystery Ch. 39-3
Rewind TV Ch. 39-4
PBS
WMVS
Ch. 10-1 · 720p
-58 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 10-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 10-3
Weather Ch. 36-3
World Channel Ch. 36-2
CW
WVTV
Ch. 18-1 · 1080i
-57 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 24-1
CHSN Ch. 24-4
Charge! Ch. 24-3
Comet TV Ch. 24-2
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
WIFR-LD
Ch. 23-1 · 1080i
-53 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
-53 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
-34 dBm Excellent 216° SW
#2
WTVO
ROCKFORD, IL
 17-1 720p
ABCGritLaff +1
-37 dBm Excellent 216° SW
#3
WTVO
ROCKFORD, IL
 17-1 720p
ABCGritLaff +1
-37 dBm Excellent 216° SW
#4
WSLN
FREEPORT, IL
 19-2 720p
365BLKCW+Weather
-39 dBm Excellent 217° SW
#5
WFBN-LD
ROCKFORD, IL
 35-02 1080i
TelemundoHeroes & IconsStart TV
-53 dBm Good 217° SW
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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 216° · SW · Spread 1°

Towers clustered within 1°

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 3 dB
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About TV Reception in South Beloit

South Beloit, Illinois (61080) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WQRF-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