TV channels & antenna towers in Newark, Illinois

Newark has 39 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WAUR-LD, 8.9 miles to the N.

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39TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

8.9 mito the closest tower

1,025population

Network channels in Newark

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWFLDFox	32	54 mi	64° ENE	Good	Chicago, IL
NBCWMAQ-TVNBC	5	54 mi	64° ENE	Good	Chicago, IL
TLMWSNS-TVTelemundo	44	54 mi	64° ENE	Good	Chicago, IL
MeTVWWME-CDMeTV	23.1	54 mi	64° ENE	Poor	Chicago, IL
MeTVWCIU-TVMeTV	26.3	54 mi	64° ENE	Good	Chicago, IL
CWWGN-TVCW	9	54 mi	64° ENE	Good	Chicago, IL
CBSWBBM-TVCBS	2	54 mi	64° ENE	Fair	Chicago, IL
IONWCPX-TVION	38	54 mi	64° ENE	Good	Chicago, IL
ABCWLS-TVABC	7	54 mi	64° ENE	Good	Chicago, IL
UNIWGBO-DTUnivision	66	55 mi	63° ENE	Good	Joliet, IL
IONKPDS-LDION	49.4	55 mi	63° ENE	Poor	Chicago, IL
FOXWQRF-TVFox	39	60 mi	330° NNW	Weak	Rockford, IL
ABCWTVOABC	17	60 mi	330° NNW	Weak	Rockford, IL
TLMWFBN-LDTelemundo	23	61 mi	330° NNW	Poor	Rockford, IL
CBSWIFR-LDCBS	23	61 mi	330° NNW	Poor	Rockford, IL
CWWSLNCW	19	61 mi	330° NNW	Poor	Freeport, IL
NBCWREXNBC	13	62 mi	327° NNW	Poor	Rockford, IL
FOXWYZZ-TVFox	43	69 mi	207° SSW	Weak	Bloomington, IL

Over-the-air TV in Newark

With roughly 1,030 residents, Newark is a small community in Illinois. Our map shows 39 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 20 full-power, 7 Class A and 12 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Newark, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 37 are more than 45 miles out. Ten of the 18 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 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 (good signal) and Univision (good 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 Newark

Point your antenna ENE, at about 64°. The main network towers for Newark 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 54 miles northeast of Newark (64° ENE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Newark 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 Newark, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Newark

The farthest main network tower for Newark is WBBM-TV (CBS), 54 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Newark

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WAUR-LDLow power	8.9 mi	2° N	Good	Aurora, IL
WSPY-LDLow power	8.9 mi	2° N	Good	Earlville, IL
WTTWFull power	54 mi	64° ENE	Fair	Chicago, IL
WPWR-TVFull power	54 mi	64° ENE	Good	Gary, IN
WEDE-CDClass A	54 mi	64° ENE	Poor	Arlington Heights, IL
WMEU-CDClass A	54 mi	64° ENE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WJYSFull power	54 mi	64° ENE	Fair	Hammond, IN
WXFT-DTFull power	54 mi	64° ENE	Good	Aurora, IL
WCHU-LDLow power	55 mi	63° ENE	Poor	Oakwood Hills, IL
WDCI-LDLow power	55 mi	64° ENE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WWTO-TVFull power	55 mi	63° ENE	Weak	Naperville, IL
WOCK-CDClass A	55 mi	63° ENE	Poor	Chicago, IL
W31EZ-DLow power	55 mi	63° ENE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WESV-LDLow power	55 mi	63° ENE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WRJK-LDLow power	55 mi	63° ENE	Poor	Arlington Heights, IL
W27EB-DClass A	55 mi	63° ENE	Poor	Sugar Grove, IL
WRME-LDLow power	55 mi	63° ENE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WPVN-CDClass A	55 mi	63° ENE	Poor	Chicago, IL
WLPD-CDClass A	55 mi	63° ENE	Poor	Plano, IL
W27EJ-DLow power	58 mi	296° WNW	Poor	Sterling, IL
WYINFull power	63 mi	102° ESE	Weak	Gary, IN

How Newark compares with the rest of Illinois

With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Newark ranks 403rd of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 54 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 Oswego, 16 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Newark: 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 64° ENE, the direction of WBBM-TV (CBS), 54 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 15 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 Newark, IL?

ABC is on channel 7 from WLS-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles ENE of Newark. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Newark, IL?

CBS is on channel 2 from WBBM-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles ENE of Newark. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Newark, IL?

NBC is on channel 5 from WMAQ-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles ENE of Newark. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Newark, IL?

Fox is on channel 32 from WFLD, broadcasting from 54 miles ENE of Newark. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Newark, IL?

CW is on channel 9 from WGN-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles ENE of Newark. Estimated signal: good.

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

39 transmitters within 70 miles of Newark; around 15 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 Newark?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 64°. The main network towers for Newark sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Newark?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Newark?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Newark?

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 Newark; signal estimates ignore terrain.