TV channels & antenna towers in Georgetown, Illinois

Georgetown has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W27EJ-D, 20 miles to the SE.

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27TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

20 mito the closest tower

3,493population

Network channels in Georgetown

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
NBCWREXNBC	13	32 mi	70° ENE	Fair	Rockford, IL
FOXWQRF-TVFox	39	35 mi	73° ENE	Good	Rockford, IL
ABCWTVOABC	17	35 mi	73° ENE	Good	Rockford, IL
TLMWFBN-LDTelemundo	23	35 mi	72° ENE	Weak	Rockford, IL
CBSWIFR-LDCBS	23	35 mi	72° ENE	Weak	Rockford, IL
CWWSLNCW	19	35 mi	72° ENE	Fair	Freeport, IL
NBCKWQC-TVNBC	6	53 mi	219° SW	Good	Davenport, IA
CBSWHBF-TVCBS	4	53 mi	219° SW	Fair	Rock Island, IL
CWKGCWCW	26	63 mi	207° SSW	Fair	Burlington, IA
FOXKLJBFox	18	64 mi	207° SSW	Fair	Davenport, IA
ABCWQAD-TVABC	8	64 mi	207° SSW	Fair	Moline, IL
TBNWMWC-TVTrinity	53	64 mi	207° SSW	Poor	Galesburg, IL
FOXWMSN-TVFox	47	65 mi	13° NNE	Fair	Madison, WI
IONWIFSION	57	65 mi	13° NNE	Fair	Janesville, WI
ABCWKOWABC	27	65 mi	13° NNE	Fair	Madison, WI
CBSWISC-TVCBS	3	65 mi	13° NNE	Fair	Madison, WI
CWWMTVCW	15.2	65 mi	15° NNE	Fair	Madison, WI

Over-the-air TV in Georgetown

Georgetown, Illinois has a population of about 3,490. Our map shows 27 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 19 full-power, 1 Class A, 6 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 20 farther out. Five of the 17 network stations in range are licensed to Rockford, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Rockford's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 17 (WTVO), CBS on channel 4 (WHBF-TV), NBC on channel 6 (KWQC-TV), Fox on channel 39 (WQRF-TV), CW on channel 19 (WSLN), ION on channel 57 (WIFS), Telemundo on channel 23 (WFBN-LD) and Trinity on channel 53 (WMWC-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (weak signal). 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 Georgetown

Point your antenna ENE, at about 73°. The main network towers for Georgetown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WQRF-TV, WTVO and WSLN, transmit from the same tower site about 35 miles east of Georgetown (73° ENE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Georgetown at fair strength or better, 36% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Georgetown

The farthest main network tower for Georgetown is WQRF-TV (Fox), 35 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WHBF-TV (CBS), 53 miles southwest and KWQC-TV (NBC), 53 miles southwest, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.

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 Georgetown

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	20 mi	146° SE	Fair	Sterling, IL
W35DY-DTranslator	46 mi	47° NE	Poor	Stoughton, WI
KFXB-TVFull power	48 mi	303° WNW	Good	Dubuque, IA
K33QA-DLow power	62 mi	225° SW	Poor	Davenport, IA
WQPT-TVFull power	64 mi	207° SSW	Fair	Moline, IL
KQINFull power	64 mi	207° SSW	Poor	Davenport, IA
WHA-TVFull power	65 mi	13° NNE	Fair	Madison, WI
W23BW-DClass A	66 mi	16° NNE	Poor	Madison, WI
WMWD-LDLow power	66 mi	16° NNE	Poor	Madison, WI
WZCK-LDLow power	66 mi	16° NNE	Poor	Madison, WI

How Georgetown compares with the rest of Illinois

With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Georgetown ranks 358th of 766 places in Illinois: more than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 32 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 Freeport, 15 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Georgetown: 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 73° ENE, the direction of WQRF-TV (Fox), 35 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 18 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 Georgetown, IL?

ABC is on channel 17 from WTVO, broadcasting from 35 miles ENE of Georgetown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Georgetown, IL?

CBS is on channel 4 from WHBF-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles SW of Georgetown. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Georgetown, IL?

NBC is on channel 6 from KWQC-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles SW of Georgetown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Georgetown, IL?

Fox is on channel 39 from WQRF-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles ENE of Georgetown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Georgetown, IL?

CW is on channel 19 from WSLN, broadcasting from 35 miles ENE of Georgetown. Estimated signal: fair.

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

27 transmitters within 70 miles of Georgetown; around 18 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 Georgetown?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 73°. The main network towers for Georgetown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Georgetown?

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. Picking up CBS and NBC from up to 53 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Georgetown?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Georgetown?

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 Georgetown; signal estimates ignore terrain.