TV channels & antenna towers in Depue, Illinois

Depue has 24 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W27EJ-D, 43 miles to the NNW.

Open Depue in the live finder

24TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

43 mito the closest tower

1,838population

Network channels in Depue

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWYZZ-TVFox	43	47 mi	172° S	Good	Bloomington, IL
CBSWMBD-TVCBS	31	49 mi	194° SSW	Fair	Peoria, IL
MeTVWHOIMeTV	19.6	50 mi	195° SSW	Fair	Peoria, IL
CWWEEK-TVCW	25.3	50 mi	195° SSW	Fair	Peoria, IL
CWKGCWCW	26	56 mi	271° W	Good	Burlington, IA
FOXKLJBFox	18	56 mi	270° W	Good	Davenport, IA
ABCWQAD-TVABC	8	56 mi	270° W	Good	Moline, IL
TBNWMWC-TVTrinity	53	56 mi	270° W	Weak	Galesburg, IL
NBCKWQC-TVNBC	6	63 mi	285° WNW	Fair	Davenport, IA
CBSWHBF-TVCBS	4	63 mi	285° WNW	Weak	Rock Island, IL
FOXWQRF-TVFox	39	67 mi	6° N	Poor	Rockford, IL
ABCWTVOABC	17	67 mi	6° N	Poor	Rockford, IL
NBCWREXNBC	13	67 mi	3° N	Poor	Rockford, IL
TLMWFBN-LDTelemundo	23	68 mi	6° N	Poor	Rockford, IL
CBSWIFR-LDCBS	23	68 mi	6° N	Poor	Rockford, IL
CWWSLNCW	19	68 mi	6° N	Poor	Freeport, IL

Over-the-air TV in Depue

Depue, Illinois has a population of about 1,840. Our map shows 24 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 17 full-power and 7 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Depue, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 20 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 16 network stations in range are licensed to Rockford, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Rockford's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 8 (WQAD-TV), CBS on channel 31 (WMBD-TV), NBC on channel 6 (KWQC-TV), Fox on channel 43 (WYZZ-TV), CW on channel 26 (KGCW), Telemundo on channel 23 (WFBN-LD), MeTV on channel 19.6 (WHOI) and Trinity on channel 53 (WMWC-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 3 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 Depue

The main network towers around Depue are in different directions: ABC 270° W (56 mi), CBS 194° SSW (49 mi), NBC 285° WNW (63 mi) and Fox 172° S (47 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Four network stations, KGCW, KLJB, WQAD-TV and WMWC-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 56 miles west of Depue (271° W). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Depue at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.

WQAD-TV (ABC), WMBD-TV (CBS) and KWQC-TV (NBC) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Depue. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Depue

The farthest main network tower for Depue is KWQC-TV (NBC), 63 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Depue

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W27EJ-DLow power	43 mi	339° NNW	Poor	Sterling, IL
WAUR-LDLow power	45 mi	58° ENE	Poor	Aurora, IL
WSPY-LDLow power	45 mi	58° ENE	Poor	Earlville, IL
WSIO-LDLow power	45 mi	206° SSW	Poor	Peoria, IL
W27EQ-DLow power	49 mi	190° S	Poor	Peoria, IL
WTVPFull power	50 mi	196° SSW	Fair	Peoria, IL
WQPT-TVFull power	56 mi	270° W	Good	Moline, IL
KQINFull power	56 mi	270° W	Weak	Davenport, IA

How Depue compares with the rest of Illinois

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Depue ranks 609th of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 47 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.

18% of Illinois's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is North Peoria, 44 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Depue: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 285° WNW, the direction of KWQC-TV (NBC), 63 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 10 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 Depue, IL?

ABC is on channel 8 from WQAD-TV, broadcasting from 56 miles W of Depue. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Depue, IL?

CBS is on channel 31 from WMBD-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles SSW of Depue. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Depue, IL?

NBC is on channel 6 from KWQC-TV, broadcasting from 63 miles WNW of Depue. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Depue, IL?

Fox is on channel 43 from WYZZ-TV, broadcasting from 47 miles S of Depue. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Depue, IL?

CW is on channel 26 from KGCW, broadcasting from 56 miles W of Depue. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Depue?

24 transmitters within 70 miles of Depue; around 10 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Depue?

What kind of antenna do I need in Depue?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 113° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Depue?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Depue?

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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