TV channels & antenna towers in Loves Park, Illinois
Loves Park has 22 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WFBN-LD (Telemundo), 6.0 miles to the WSW.
Network channels in Loves Park
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLMWFBN-LDTelemundo | 23 | 6.0 mi | 254° WSW | Good | Rockford, IL |
| CBSWIFR-LDCBS | 23 | 6.0 mi | 254° WSW | Good | Rockford, IL |
| CWWSLNCW | 19 | 6.0 mi | 254° WSW | Good | Freeport, IL |
| FOXWQRF-TVFox | 39 | 6.2 mi | 249° WSW | Strong | Rockford, IL |
| ABCWTVOABC | 17 | 6.2 mi | 249° WSW | Strong | Rockford, IL |
| NBCWREXNBC | 13 | 9.4 mi | 260° W | Good | Rockford, IL |
| CWWMTVCW | 15.2 | 55 mi | 337° NNW | Fair | Madison, WI |
| FOXWMSN-TVFox | 47 | 56 mi | 335° NNW | Good | Madison, WI |
| IONWIFSION | 57 | 56 mi | 335° NNW | Fair | Janesville, WI |
| ABCWKOWABC | 27 | 56 mi | 335° NNW | Good | Madison, WI |
| CBSWISC-TVCBS | 3 | 56 mi | 335° NNW | Fair | Madison, WI |
Over-the-air TV in Loves Park
With roughly 23,500 residents, Loves Park is a city in Illinois. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 22 licensed TV transmitters: 10 full-power, 1 Class A, 10 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.
7 of them are within 25 miles of Loves Park, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 14 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 11 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 17 (WTVO), CBS on channel 23 (WIFR-LD), NBC on channel 13 (WREX), Fox on channel 39 (WQRF-TV), CW on channel 19 (WSLN), ION on channel 57 (WIFS) and Telemundo on channel 23 (WFBN-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.
Which way to point your antenna in Loves Park
Point your antenna WSW, at about 252°. The main network towers for Loves Park sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Three network stations, WSLN, WQRF-TV and WTVO, transmit from the same tower site about 6.0 miles west of Loves Park (254° WSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Loves Park at fair strength or better, 56% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Loves Park, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Loves Park
The farthest main network tower for Loves Park is WREX (NBC), 9.4 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
WISC-TV (CBS), 56 miles northwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is 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 that one.
WQRF-TV is only 6.2 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 Loves Park
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W35DY-DTranslator | 19 mi | 343° NNW | Fair | Stoughton, WI |
| W27EJ-DLow power | 40 mi | 224° SW | Poor | Sterling, IL |
| WAUR-LDLow power | 52 mi | 151° SSE | Poor | Aurora, IL |
| WSPY-LDLow power | 52 mi | 151° SSE | Poor | Earlville, IL |
| WZCK-LDLow power | 55 mi | 337° NNW | Poor | Madison, WI |
| W23BW-DClass A | 55 mi | 337° NNW | Poor | Madison, WI |
| WMWD-LDLow power | 55 mi | 337° NNW | Poor | Madison, WI |
| WHA-TVFull power | 56 mi | 335° NNW | Fair | Madison, WI |
| WMWI-LDLow power | 60 mi | 350° N | Poor | Verona, WI |
| WDMW-LDLow power | 63 mi | 44° NE | Poor | Milwaukee, WI |
| WTAS-LDLow power | 63 mi | 44° NE | Poor | Waukesha, WI |
How Loves Park compares with the rest of Illinois
With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Loves Park ranks 481st of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 6.0 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 Rockford, 3.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Loves Park: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 260° W, the direction of WREX (NBC), 9.4 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 13 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 Loves Park, IL?
ABC is on channel 17 from WTVO, broadcasting from 6.2 miles WSW of Loves Park. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Loves Park, IL?
CBS is on channel 23 from WIFR-LD, broadcasting from 6.0 miles WSW of Loves Park. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Loves Park, IL?
NBC is on channel 13 from WREX, broadcasting from 9.4 miles W of Loves Park. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Loves Park, IL?
Fox is on channel 39 from WQRF-TV, broadcasting from 6.2 miles WSW of Loves Park. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Loves Park, IL?
CW is on channel 19 from WSLN, broadcasting from 6.0 miles WSW of Loves Park. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Loves Park?
22 transmitters within 70 miles of Loves Park; around 13 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 Loves Park?
Point your antenna WSW, at about 252°. The main network towers for Loves Park sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Loves 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. Picking up CBS from up to 56 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Loves Park?
WISC-TV (CBS), 56 miles northwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is 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 that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Loves 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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More: all TV stations in Illinois · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Loves Park; signal estimates ignore terrain.