TV Channels in Mendota, IL
ZIP Code: 61342 • Coordinates: 41.5437°N, 89.0841°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-34 dBm · WTVK
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 54° NE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 9 dB
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9 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
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
WQAD-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 720p
-51 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 08-2
MyN Ch. 08-3
Busted Ch. 08-7
Quest Ch. 08-5
The Nest Ch. 08-6
True Crime Network Ch. 08-4
NBC
KWQC-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-48 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
-43 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
WYZZ-TV
Ch. 43-1 · 720p
-48 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
GET Ch. 43-3
Merit TV Ch. 43-2
PBS
WQPT-TV
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-52 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Deutsche Welle Ch. 24-2
CW
KLJB
Ch. 18-1 · 720p
-51 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
WQAD-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 720p
-51 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 08-1
Antenna TV Ch. 08-2
Busted Ch. 08-7
Quest Ch. 08-5
The Nest Ch. 08-6
True Crime Network Ch. 08-4
ION
KWQC-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-48 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
-76 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Heroes & Icons Ch. 35-01
Start TV Ch. 35-03
Univision
Not Available
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WTVK OSWEGO, IL | 59-3 480i (w) | ACE TVNTD AmericaShop LC +1 | -34 dBm | Excellent | 71° ENE |
| #2 | WHBF-TV ROCK ISLAND, IL | 04-1 1080i | CBSCourt TVGrit +3 | -43 dBm | Excellent | 271° W |
| #3 | KWQC-TV DAVENPORT, IA | 06-1 1080i | NBCIONCOZI TV +4 | -48 dBm | Excellent | 271° W |
| #4 | KWQC-TV DAVENPORT, IA | 06-1 1080i | NBCIONCOZI TV +4 | -48 dBm | Excellent | 271° W |
| #5 | WYZZ-TV BLOOMINGTON, IL | 43-1 720p | FOXGETMerit TV | -48 dBm | Excellent | 185° S |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
10 / 10
Signal varies 0 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 144° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Mendota
Mendota, Illinois (61342) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WTVK 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