TV channels & antenna towers in Gage Park, Illinois

Gage Park has 33 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 29 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WTTW, 6.6 miles to the NNE.

33TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
6.6 mito the closest tower
41,202population

Network channels in Gage Park

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWFLDFox32 6.6 mi28° NNE StrongChicago, IL
NBCWMAQ-TVNBC5 6.6 mi28° NNE StrongChicago, IL
TLMWSNS-TVTelemundo44 6.6 mi28° NNE StrongChicago, IL
MeTVWWME-CDMeTV23.1 6.6 mi28° NNE GoodChicago, IL
MeTVWCIU-TVMeTV26.3 6.6 mi28° NNE StrongChicago, IL
CWWGN-TVCW9 6.6 mi28° NNE StrongChicago, IL
CBSWBBM-TVCBS2 6.6 mi28° NNE GoodChicago, IL
IONWCPX-TVION38 6.6 mi28° NNE StrongChicago, IL
ABCWLS-TVABC7 6.6 mi28° NNE StrongChicago, IL
UNIWGBO-DTUnivision66 8.1 mi28° NNE StrongJoliet, IL
IONKPDS-LDION49.4 8.1 mi28° NNE FairChicago, IL

Over-the-air TV in Gage Park

Gage Park, Illinois has a population of about 41,200. Our map shows 33 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 15 full-power, 7 Class A and 11 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 29 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 23 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 28 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 2 farther out. Ten of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Chicago, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Chicago's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 7 (WLS-TV), CBS on channel 2 (WBBM-TV), NBC on channel 5 (WMAQ-TV), Fox on channel 32 (WFLD), CW on channel 9 (WGN-TV), ION on channel 38 (WCPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 44 (WSNS-TV), Univision on channel 66 (WGBO-DT) and MeTV on channel 26.3 (WCIU-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 6 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 Gage Park

Point your antenna NNE, at about 28°. The main network towers for Gage Park sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Ten network stations, WFLD, WMAQ-TV, WSNS-TV, WWME-CD and WCIU-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 6.6 miles northeast of Gage Park (28° NNE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Gage Park at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northeast, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Gage Park

The farthest main network tower for Gage Park is WBBM-TV (CBS), 6.6 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WTTW is only 6.6 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 Gage Park

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WTTWFull power6.6 mi 28° NNEStrongChicago, IL
WPWR-TVFull power6.6 mi 28° NNEStrongGary, IN
WEDE-CDClass A6.6 mi 28° NNEFairArlington Heights, IL
WMEU-CDClass A6.6 mi 28° NNEGoodChicago, IL
WJYSFull power6.6 mi 28° NNEStrongHammond, IN
WXFT-DTFull power6.6 mi 28° NNEStrongAurora, IL
WDCI-LDLow power7.3 mi 32° NNEGoodChicago, IL
WCHU-LDLow power7.4 mi 29° NNEFairOakwood Hills, IL
WWTO-TVFull power8.1 mi 28° NNEGoodNaperville, IL
WOCK-CDClass A8.1 mi 28° NNEFairChicago, IL
W31EZ-DLow power8.1 mi 28° NNEGoodChicago, IL
WESV-LDLow power8.1 mi 28° NNEGoodChicago, IL
WRJK-LDLow power8.1 mi 28° NNEFairArlington Heights, IL
W27EB-DClass A8.1 mi 28° NNEGoodSugar Grove, IL
WRME-LDLow power8.1 mi 28° NNEFairChicago, IL
WPVN-CDClass A8.1 mi 28° NNEGoodChicago, IL
WLPD-CDClass A8.1 mi 28° NNEGoodPlano, IL
WODN-LDLow power29 mi 114° ESEWeakPortage, IN
WYINFull power34 mi 154° SSEGoodGary, IN
WAAA-LDLow power40 mi 118° ESEPoorValparaiso, IN
WAUR-LDLow power46 mi 259° WPoorAurora, IL
WSPY-LDLow power46 mi 259° WPoorEarlville, IL

How Gage Park compares with the rest of Illinois

With 29 stations at fair strength or better, Gage Park ranks 17th of 766 places in Illinois: more than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 6.6 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 Chicago, 4.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Gage Park: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 28° NNE, the direction of WBBM-TV (CBS), 6.6 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 29 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Gage Park, IL?

ABC is on channel 7 from WLS-TV, broadcasting from 6.6 miles NNE of Gage Park. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Gage Park, IL?

CBS is on channel 2 from WBBM-TV, broadcasting from 6.6 miles NNE of Gage Park. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Gage Park, IL?

NBC is on channel 5 from WMAQ-TV, broadcasting from 6.6 miles NNE of Gage Park. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Gage Park, IL?

Fox is on channel 32 from WFLD, broadcasting from 6.6 miles NNE of Gage Park. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Gage Park, IL?

CW is on channel 9 from WGN-TV, broadcasting from 6.6 miles NNE of Gage Park. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Gage Park?

33 transmitters within 70 miles of Gage Park; around 29 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 Gage Park?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 28°. The main network towers for Gage Park sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Gage Park?

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 Gage Park?

WTTW is only 6.6 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 Gage Park?

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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