ZIP 61459 40.5102° N  90.4196° W

TV Channels in Marietta, IL

ZIP Code: 61459 • Coordinates: 40.5102°N, 90.4196°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-38 dBm · WMEC
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 14 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 225° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 7 dB
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Major Network Coverage

8 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
WICS
Ch. 20-1 · 720p
-51 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 55-1
Charge! Ch. 20-4
Comet TV Ch. 20-2
ROAR Ch. 20-3
NBC
KWQC-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-53 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
-45 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
WRSP-TV
Ch. 20-1 · 720p
-51 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 20-1
Charge! Ch. 20-4
Comet TV Ch. 20-2
ROAR Ch. 20-3
PBS
WMEC
Ch. 22-1 · 720p
-38 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 22-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 22-4
World Channel Ch. 22-2
CW
KLJB
Ch. 18-1 · 720p
-62 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
WCIX
Ch. 49-4 · 480i (w)
-62 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 49-4
ION Mystery Ch. 49-3
True Crime Network Ch. 55-2
ION
KWQC-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-53 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
Not Available
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
WMEC
MACOMB, IL
 22-1 720p
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-38 dBm Excellent 245° WSW
#2
WHBF-TV
ROCK ISLAND, IL
 04-1 1080i
CBSCourt TVGrit +3
-45 dBm Excellent 358° N
#3
WICS
SPRINGFIELD, IL
 20-1 720p
ABCFOXCharge! +2
-51 dBm Good 134° SE
#4
WICS
SPRINGFIELD, IL
 20-1 720p
ABCFOXCharge! +2
-51 dBm Good 134° SE
#5
WRSP-TV
SPRINGFIELD, IL
 55-20 nan
GameLoopPickleball TVROXi +1
-51 dBm Good 134° SE
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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 14 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 225° · SW · Spread 133°

Towers spread 133° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 7 dB
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About TV Reception in Marietta

Marietta, Illinois (61459) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WMEC at -38 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