TV Channels in Chicago, IL

ZIP Code: 60601 • Coordinates: 41.8852°N, 87.6215°W

Major Network Coverage

ABC
WLS-TV
Ch. 07-1 720p
-39 dBm
Excellent
5 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 07-3
ION Mystery Ch. 60-2
Localish Ch. 07-2
Quest Ch. 60-3
UniMás Ch. 60-1
NBC
WMAQ-TV
Ch. 05-1 1080i
-46 dBm
Excellent
6 more
Also on this station:
Telemundo Ch. 44-1
365BLK Ch. 02-4
COZI TV Ch. 05-2
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 05-3
Oxygen Ch. 05-4
TeleXitos Ch. 44-2
CBS
WGN-TV
Ch. 02-1 1080i
-42 dBm
Excellent
5 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 09-2
CW Ch. 09-1
Grit Ch. 09-3
Rewind TV Ch. 09-4
The Nest Ch. 09-5
FOX
WFLD
Ch. 32-1 720p
-41 dBm
Excellent
6 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 50-1
BUZZR Ch. 32-3
Dabl Ch. 02-3
FOX Weather Ch. 32-5
Movies! Ch. 32-2
ROAR Ch. 32-4
PBS
WTTW
Ch. 11-1 720p
-47 dBm
Excellent
3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 11-3
PBS Encore Ch. 11-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 11-4
CW
WGN-TV
Ch. 02-1 1080i
-42 dBm
Excellent
5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 02-1
Antenna TV Ch. 09-2
Grit Ch. 09-3
Rewind TV Ch. 09-4
The Nest Ch. 09-5
MyN
WFLD
Ch. 32-1 720p
-41 dBm
Excellent
6 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 32-1
BUZZR Ch. 32-3
Dabl Ch. 02-3
FOX Weather Ch. 32-5
Movies! Ch. 32-2
ROAR Ch. 32-4
ION
WCPX-TV
Ch. 38-3 480i (w)
-45 dBm
Excellent
7 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 38-3
Laff Ch. 38-4
Bounce TV Ch. 38-2
Busted Ch. 38-6
Game Show Central Ch. 38-7
HSN Ch. 38-8
ION Plus Ch. 38-5
Telemundo
WMAQ-TV
Ch. 05-1 1080i
-46 dBm
Excellent
6 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 05-1
365BLK Ch. 02-4
COZI TV Ch. 05-2
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 05-3
Oxygen Ch. 05-4
TeleXitos Ch. 44-2
Univision
WGBO-DT
Ch. 66-5 480i (w)
-44 dBm
Excellent
6 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 66-5
Comet TV Ch. 02-5
GET Ch. 66-3
MovieSphere Gold Ch. 66-2
Start TV Ch. 02-2
True Crime Network Ch. 66-4

Coverage Map

Select a network to see coverage area and towers near Chicago, IL.

Signal Strength:
Excellent Good Moderate Weak Poor
>-30 -40 -50 -60 <-70
(dBm)

Top 5 Strongest Signals

Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality
#2 WCHU-LD OAKWOOD HILLS, IL 03-04 480i (w)
ACE TVAWE PlusBark TV +11 more
-9 dBm Excellent
#3 WLS-TV CHICAGO, IL 07-1 720p
ABCCharge!ION Mystery +3 more
-39 dBm Excellent
#4 WXFT-DT 22 Other -39 dBm Excellent
#5 WFLD CHICAGO, IL 32-1 720p
FOXMyNBUZZR +4 more
-41 dBm Excellent

Reception Analysis

Reliability Score
★★★½☆ 7/10
Signal varies 243 dB across area
Antenna Recommendation
Paperclip Test / Attenuator
Signal is extremely strong (-9 dBm). Standard antennas may overload your TV. Try inserting a simple metal paperclip into the antenna port first. If that fails, use a Variable Attenuator.
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 30 dB

About TV Reception in Chicago

Chicago, Illinois (60601) has access to 4 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WCHU-LD at -9 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+): Indoor antenna should work
  • Good (-65 to -50 dBm): Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair (-80 to -65 dBm): Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor (-95 to -80 dBm): High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal (below -95 dBm): Unlikely to receive