TV channels & antenna towers in Fulton, Illinois

Fulton has 19 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KWQC-TV (NBC), 28 miles to the SW.

Open Fulton in the live finder

19TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

28 mito the closest tower

3,369population

Network channels in Fulton

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
NBCKWQC-TVNBC	6	28 mi	217° SW	Good	Davenport, IA
CBSWHBF-TVCBS	4	28 mi	217° SW	Fair	Rock Island, IL
CWKGCWCW	26	39 mi	197° SSW	Good	Burlington, IA
FOXKLJBFox	18	40 mi	197° SSW	Good	Davenport, IA
ABCWQAD-TVABC	8	40 mi	197° SSW	Good	Moline, IL
TBNWMWC-TVTrinity	53	40 mi	197° SSW	Fair	Galesburg, IL
NBCWREXNBC	13	56 mi	58° ENE	Weak	Rockford, IL
FOXWQRF-TVFox	39	58 mi	60° ENE	Weak	Rockford, IL
ABCWTVOABC	17	58 mi	60° ENE	Weak	Rockford, IL
TLMWFBN-LDTelemundo	23	59 mi	59° ENE	Poor	Rockford, IL
CBSWIFR-LDCBS	23	59 mi	59° ENE	Poor	Rockford, IL
CWWSLNCW	19	59 mi	59° ENE	Poor	Freeport, IL

Over-the-air TV in Fulton

Fulton, Illinois has a population of about 3,370. Our map shows 19 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 15 full-power and 4 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 9 farther out. Five of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Rockford, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Rockford's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 8 (WQAD-TV), CBS on channel 4 (WHBF-TV), NBC on channel 6 (KWQC-TV), Fox on channel 18 (KLJB), CW on channel 26 (KGCW), Telemundo on channel 23 (WFBN-LD) and Trinity on channel 53 (WMWC-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 5 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 Fulton

Point your antenna SSW, at about 207°. The main network towers for Fulton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, KGCW, KLJB, WQAD-TV and WMWC-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 39 miles south of Fulton (197° SSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Fulton at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Fulton

The farthest main network tower for Fulton is KLJB (Fox), 40 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Fulton

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	29 mi	86° E	Fair	Sterling, IL
K33QA-DLow power	37 mi	226° SW	Weak	Davenport, IA
WQPT-TVFull power	40 mi	197° SSW	Good	Moline, IL
KQINFull power	40 mi	197° SSW	Good	Davenport, IA
KFXB-TVFull power	51 mi	333° NNW	Good	Dubuque, IA
KIINFull power	62 mi	261° W	Fair	Iowa City, IA
KWKBFull power	62 mi	261° W	Good	Iowa City, IA

How Fulton compares with the rest of Illinois

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Fulton ranks 534th of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 28 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.

54% of Illinois's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Clinton, 2.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Fulton: step by step

Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
Point it toward 197° SSW, the direction of KLJB (Fox), 40 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 12 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 Fulton, IL?

ABC is on channel 8 from WQAD-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles SSW of Fulton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Fulton, IL?

CBS is on channel 4 from WHBF-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles SW of Fulton. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Fulton, IL?

NBC is on channel 6 from KWQC-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles SW of Fulton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Fulton, IL?

Fox is on channel 18 from KLJB, broadcasting from 40 miles SSW of Fulton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Fulton, IL?

CW is on channel 26 from KGCW, broadcasting from 39 miles SSW of Fulton. Estimated signal: good.

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

19 transmitters within 70 miles of Fulton; around 12 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Fulton?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 207°. The main network towers for Fulton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Fulton?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Fulton?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Fulton?

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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