ZIP 61565 41.0387° N  89.5050° W

TV Channels in Sparland, IL

ZIP Code: 61565 • Coordinates: 41.0387°N, 89.5050°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-37 dBm · WMBD-TV
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 9 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 185° S
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 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
WEEK-TV
Ch. 25-2 · 720p
-42 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 25-1
ION Ch. 25-4
CW+ Ch. 25-3
NBC
WEEK-TV
Ch. 25-2 · 720p
-42 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 25-2
ION Ch. 25-4
CW+ Ch. 25-3
CBS
WMBD-TV
Ch. 31-1 · 1080i
-37 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 31-3
Bounce TV Ch. 31-2
ION Mystery Ch. 31-4
FOX
WYZZ-TV
Ch. 43-1 · 720p
-45 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
GET Ch. 43-3
Merit TV Ch. 43-2
PBS
WQPT-TV
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-47 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Deutsche Welle Ch. 24-2
CW
KLJB
Ch. 18-1 · 720p
-46 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
-43 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
WEEK-TV
Ch. 25-2 · 720p
-42 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 25-2
NBC Ch. 25-1
CW+ Ch. 25-3
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Showing ABC coverage and towers
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
WMBD-TV
PEORIA, IL
 31-1 1080i
CBSLaffBounce TV +1
-37 dBm Excellent 184° S
#2
WHBF-TV
ROCK ISLAND, IL
 04-1 1080i
CBSCourt TVGrit +3
-41 dBm Excellent 305° NW
#3
WTVK
OSWEGO, IL
 59-3 480i (w)
ACE TVNTD AmericaShop LC +1
-41 dBm Excellent 58° ENE
#4
WEEK-TV
PEORIA, IL
 25-2 720p
ABCNBCION +1
-42 dBm Excellent 185° S
#5
WEEK-TV
PEORIA, IL
 25-2 720p
ABCNBCION +1
-42 dBm Excellent 185° S
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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 9 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 185° · S · Spread 127°

Towers spread 127° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 4 dB
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About TV Reception in Sparland

Sparland, Illinois (61565) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WMBD-TV at -37 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