TV channels & antenna towers in Huntley, Illinois

Huntley has 56 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 WAUR-LD, 36 miles to the SSW.

Open Huntley in the live finder

56TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

36 mito the closest tower

26,005population

Network channels in Huntley

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWQRF-TVFox	39	39 mi	282° WNW	Good	Rockford, IL
ABCWTVOABC	17	39 mi	282° WNW	Good	Rockford, IL
TLMWFBN-LDTelemundo	23	39 mi	283° WNW	Poor	Rockford, IL
CBSWIFR-LDCBS	23	39 mi	283° WNW	Poor	Rockford, IL
CWWSLNCW	19	39 mi	283° WNW	Fair	Freeport, IL
NBCWREXNBC	13	42 mi	282° WNW	Fair	Rockford, IL
FOXWFLDFox	32	45 mi	116° ESE	Good	Chicago, IL
NBCWMAQ-TVNBC	5	45 mi	116° ESE	Good	Chicago, IL
TLMWSNS-TVTelemundo	44	45 mi	116° ESE	Good	Chicago, IL
MeTVWWME-CDMeTV	23.1	45 mi	116° ESE	Poor	Chicago, IL
MeTVWCIU-TVMeTV	26.3	45 mi	116° ESE	Good	Chicago, IL
CWWGN-TVCW	9	45 mi	116° ESE	Good	Chicago, IL
UNIWGBO-DTUnivision	66	45 mi	114° ESE	Good	Joliet, IL
IONKPDS-LDION	49.4	45 mi	114° ESE	Poor	Chicago, IL
CBSWBBM-TVCBS	2	45 mi	116° ESE	Fair	Chicago, IL
IONWCPX-TVION	38	45 mi	116° ESE	Good	Chicago, IL
ABCWLS-TVABC	7	45 mi	116° ESE	Good	Chicago, IL
NBCWTMJ-TVNBC	4	69 mi	23° NNE	Weak	Milwaukee, WI
IONWPXE-TVION	55	69 mi	23° NNE	Weak	Kenosha, WI
FOXWITIFox	6	69 mi	23° NNE	Weak	Milwaukee, WI
CWWVTVCW	18	69 mi	22° NNE	Weak	Milwaukee, WI
MeTVWBME-CDMeTV	41.1	70 mi	21° NNE	Poor	Milwaukee, WI
CBSWDJT-TVCBS	58	70 mi	21° NNE	Weak	Milwaukee, WI
TLMWYTU-LDTelemundo	63	70 mi	21° NNE	Poor	Milwaukee, WI
ABCWISN-TVABC	12	70 mi	21° NNE	Weak	Milwaukee, WI

Over-the-air TV in Huntley

Huntley is a city of about 26,000 people in Illinois. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 56 licensed TV transmitters: 29 full-power, 9 Class A, 17 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 13 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 8 between 25 and 45 miles, and 48 farther out. Ten of the 25 network stations in range are licensed to Chicago, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Chicago's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7 (WLS-TV), CBS on channel 2 (WBBM-TV), NBC on channel 5 (WMAQ-TV), Fox on channel 39 (WQRF-TV), 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 (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 10 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 Huntley

The main network towers around Huntley are in different directions: ABC 116° ESE (45 mi), CBS 116° ESE (45 mi), NBC 116° ESE (45 mi) and Fox 282° WNW (39 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, WQRF-TV, WTVO and WSLN, transmit from the same tower site about 39 miles west of Huntley (282° WNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Huntley at fair strength or better, 69% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

WQRF-TV (Fox) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Huntley. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Huntley

The farthest main network tower for Huntley is WBBM-TV (CBS), 45 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 Huntley

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 31; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WAUR-LDLow power	36 mi	192° SSW	Weak	Aurora, IL
WSPY-LDLow power	36 mi	192° SSW	Weak	Earlville, IL
WTTWFull power	45 mi	116° ESE	Good	Chicago, IL
WPWR-TVFull power	45 mi	116° ESE	Good	Gary, IN
WEDE-CDClass A	45 mi	116° ESE	Poor	Arlington Heights, IL
WMEU-CDClass A	45 mi	116° ESE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WWTO-TVFull power	45 mi	114° ESE	Fair	Naperville, IL
WOCK-CDClass A	45 mi	114° ESE	Poor	Chicago, IL
W31EZ-DLow power	45 mi	114° ESE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WESV-LDLow power	45 mi	114° ESE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WRJK-LDLow power	45 mi	114° ESE	Poor	Arlington Heights, IL
W27EB-DClass A	45 mi	114° ESE	Poor	Sugar Grove, IL
WRME-LDLow power	45 mi	114° ESE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WPVN-CDClass A	45 mi	114° ESE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WLPD-CDClass A	45 mi	114° ESE	Poor	Plano, IL
WJYSFull power	45 mi	116° ESE	Fair	Hammond, IN
WXFT-DTFull power	45 mi	116° ESE	Good	Aurora, IL
WCHU-LDLow power	45 mi	115° ESE	Poor	Oakwood Hills, IL
WDCI-LDLow power	46 mi	115° ESE	Poor	Chicago, IL
W35DY-DTranslator	48 mi	308° NW	Poor	Stoughton, WI
WDMW-LDLow power	57 mi	12° NNE	Poor	Milwaukee, WI
WTAS-LDLow power	57 mi	12° NNE	Poor	Waukesha, WI
W27EJ-DLow power	63 mi	253° WSW	Poor	Sterling, IL
WVCY-TVFull power	69 mi	23° NNE	Weak	Milwaukee, WI
WMKE-CDClass A	69 mi	22° NNE	Poor	Milwaukee, WI

How Huntley compares with the rest of Illinois

With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Huntley ranks 358th of 766 places in Illinois: more than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 39 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 Elgin, 12 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Huntley: 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 116° ESE, the direction of WBBM-TV (CBS), 45 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 Huntley, IL?

ABC is on channel 7 from WLS-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles ESE of Huntley. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Huntley, IL?

CBS is on channel 2 from WBBM-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles ESE of Huntley. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Huntley, IL?

NBC is on channel 5 from WMAQ-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles ESE of Huntley. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Huntley, IL?

Fox is on channel 39 from WQRF-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles WNW of Huntley. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Huntley, IL?

CW is on channel 9 from WGN-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles ESE of Huntley. Estimated signal: good.

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

56 transmitters within 70 miles of Huntley; around 18 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 Huntley?

What kind of antenna do I need in Huntley?

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 167° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Huntley?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Huntley?

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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