TV channels & antenna towers in Camp Point, Illinois

Camp Point has 15 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC and CW. About 8 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WQEC, 13 miles to the WSW.

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15TV transmitters within 70 miles

2networks over the air

13 mito the closest tower

1,125population

Network channels in Camp Point

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCKHQA-TVABC	7.2	15 mi	252° WSW	Strong	Hannibal, MO
CWWGEM-TVCW	10.2	15 mi	252° WSW	Strong	Quincy, IL

Over-the-air TV in Camp Point

Camp Point, Illinois has a population of about 1,130. There are 15 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 6 full-power, 5 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 8 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

7 of them are within 25 miles of Camp Point, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 6 are more than 45 miles out.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 7.2 (KHQA-TV) and CW on channel 10.2 (WGEM-TV). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WMBD-TV in Peoria, IL, 91 miles to the northeast. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KWQC-TV in Davenport, IA, 109 miles to the north. 4 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Camp Point

Point your antenna WSW, at about 252°. The main network towers for Camp Point sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, KHQA-TV and WGEM-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 15 miles west of Camp Point (252° WSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Camp Point, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Camp Point

The farthest main network tower for Camp Point is KHQA-TV (ABC), 15 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WTJR is only 14 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Camp Point

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WQECFull power	13 mi	252° WSW	Good	Quincy, IL
WTJRFull power	14 mi	251° WSW	Strong	Quincy, IL
W27DF-DLow power	14 mi	251° WSW	Fair	Quincy, IL
K14SU-DLow power	14 mi	251° WSW	Fair	Keokuk, IA
W17EH-DLow power	14 mi	251° WSW	Fair	Quincy, IL
WMECFull power	31 mi	36° NE	Good	Macomb, IL
K18NZ-DTranslator	31 mi	326° NW	Weak	Keokuk, IA
K28JD-DTranslator	45 mi	335° NNW	Poor	Fort Madison, IA
W19EE-DLow power	51 mi	115° ESE	Poor	Jacksonville, IL
WVDM-LDLow power	54 mi	178° S	Poor	Quincy, IL
WSECFull power	62 mi	119° ESE	Weak	Jacksonville, IL
W29ES-DTranslator	62 mi	119° ESE	Poor	Jacksonville, IL
K24IM-DTranslator	66 mi	316° NW	Poor	Keosauqua, IA

How Camp Point compares with the rest of Illinois

With 8 stations at fair strength or better, Camp Point ranks 683rd of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 15 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.

28% of Illinois's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Quincy, 19 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Camp Point: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 252° WSW, the direction of KHQA-TV (ABC), 15 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 8 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Camp Point, IL?

ABC is on channel 7.2 from KHQA-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles WSW of Camp Point. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Camp Point, IL?

CW is on channel 10.2 from WGEM-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles WSW of Camp Point. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Camp Point?

15 transmitters within 70 miles of Camp Point; around 8 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Camp Point?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 252°. The main network towers for Camp Point sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Camp Point?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Camp Point?

WTJR is only 14 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Camp Point?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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More: all TV stations in Illinois · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Camp Point; signal estimates ignore terrain.