TV Channels in Elmwood, IL
ZIP Code: 61529 • Coordinates: 40.7820°N, 89.9376°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-42 dBm · WHBF-TV
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 6 dB
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8 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
WICS
Ch. 20-1 · 720p
-53 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
-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
-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
WRSP-TV
Ch. 20-1 · 720p
-53 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
-60 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
-61 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
WHOI
Ch. 19-1 · 720p
-61 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 19-2
Comet TV Ch. 19-3
Me-TV Ch. 19-6
ROAR Ch. 19-5
Stadium Ch. 19-4
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
Not Available
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
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WHBF-TV ROCK ISLAND, IL | 04-1 1080i | CBSCourt TVGrit +3 | -42 dBm | Excellent | 332° NNW |
| #2 | KWQC-TV DAVENPORT, IA | 06-1 1080i | NBCIONCOZI TV +4 | -48 dBm | Excellent | 332° NNW |
| #3 | KWQC-TV DAVENPORT, IA | 06-1 1080i | NBCIONCOZI TV +4 | -48 dBm | Excellent | 332° NNW |
| #4 | WSIO-LD PEORIA, IL | 51-4 480i | Action ChannelGreater Love TVHeartland +4 | -48 dBm | Excellent | 101° E |
| #5 | WICS SPRINGFIELD, IL | 20-1 720p | ABCFOXCharge! +2 | -53 dBm | Good | 159° SSE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
9 / 10
Signal varies 5 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.
Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna
Towers in all directions (173°)
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Elmwood
Elmwood, Illinois (61529) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WHBF-TV at -42 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