TV Channels in Chicago, IL

ZIP Code: 60603 • Coordinates: 41.8803°N, 87.6274°W

Major Network Coverage

ABC
Not Available
NBC
Not Available
CBS
Not Available
FOX
Not Available
PBS
WTTW
Ch. 11-1 720p
-1 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
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
Not Available
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
WGBO-DT
Ch. 66-5 480i (w)
-22 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

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Signal Strength:
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>-30 -40 -50 -60 <-70
(dBm)

Top 5 Strongest Signals

Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality
#5 WBBM-TV 12 Other -1 dBm Excellent

Reception Analysis

Reliability Score
★★★½☆ 7/10
Signal varies 238 dB across area
Antenna Recommendation
Paperclip Test / Attenuator
Signal is extremely strong (-1 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 towers in range

About TV Reception in Chicago

Chicago, Illinois (60603) has access to 1 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WBBM-TV at -1 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