TV channels & antenna towers in Peru, Illinois

Peru has 22 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 8 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WAUR-LD, 37 miles to the NE.

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22TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

37 mito the closest tower

9,952population

Network channels in Peru

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWYZZ-TVFox	43	47 mi	183° S	Good	Bloomington, IL
CBSWMBD-TVCBS	31	52 mi	204° SSW	Fair	Peoria, IL
MeTVWHOIMeTV	19.6	53 mi	205° SSW	Fair	Peoria, IL
CWWEEK-TVCW	25.3	53 mi	205° SSW	Fair	Peoria, IL
CWKGCWCW	26	65 mi	270° W	Fair	Burlington, IA
FOXKLJBFox	18	65 mi	269° W	Fair	Davenport, IA
ABCWQAD-TVABC	8	65 mi	269° W	Fair	Moline, IL
TBNWMWC-TVTrinity	53	65 mi	269° W	Poor	Galesburg, IL
FOXWQRF-TVFox	39	66 mi	358° N	Poor	Rockford, IL
ABCWTVOABC	17	66 mi	358° N	Poor	Rockford, IL
TLMWFBN-LDTelemundo	23	67 mi	358° N	Poor	Rockford, IL
CBSWIFR-LDCBS	23	67 mi	358° N	Poor	Rockford, IL
CWWSLNCW	19	67 mi	358° N	Poor	Freeport, IL
NBCWREXNBC	13	67 mi	355° N	Poor	Rockford, IL

Over-the-air TV in Peru

With roughly 9,950 residents, Peru is a town in Illinois. Our map shows 22 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 15 full-power and 7 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 8 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 2 between 25 and 45 miles, and 20 farther out. Five of the 14 network stations in range are licensed to Rockford, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Rockford's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 8 (WQAD-TV), CBS on channel 31 (WMBD-TV), NBC on channel 13 (WREX), Fox on channel 43 (WYZZ-TV), CW on channel 25.3 (WEEK-TV), Telemundo on channel 23 (WFBN-LD), MeTV on channel 19.6 (WHOI) and Trinity on channel 53 (WMWC-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 3 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 Peru

The main network towers around Peru are in different directions: ABC 269° W (65 mi), CBS 204° SSW (52 mi), NBC 355° N (67 mi) and Fox 183° S (47 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Four network stations, KGCW, KLJB, WQAD-TV and WMWC-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 65 miles west of Peru (270° W). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Peru at fair strength or better, 43% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

WQAD-TV (ABC), WMBD-TV (CBS) and WREX (NBC) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Peru. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Peru

The farthest main network tower for Peru is WREX (NBC), 67 miles away with a very weak 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 Peru

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	37 mi	51° NE	Weak	Aurora, IL
WSPY-LDLow power	37 mi	51° NE	Weak	Earlville, IL
W27EJ-DLow power	46 mi	328° NNW	Poor	Sterling, IL
WSIO-LDLow power	49 mi	215° SW	Poor	Peoria, IL
W27EQ-DLow power	52 mi	201° SSW	Poor	Peoria, IL
WTVPFull power	53 mi	206° SSW	Weak	Peoria, IL
WQPT-TVFull power	65 mi	269° W	Fair	Moline, IL
KQINFull power	65 mi	269° W	Poor	Davenport, IA

How Peru compares with the rest of Illinois

With 8 stations at fair strength or better, Peru ranks 683rd of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 47 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 DeKalb, 46 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Peru: 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 355° N, the direction of WREX (NBC), 67 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 8 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 Peru, IL?

ABC is on channel 8 from WQAD-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles W of Peru. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Peru, IL?

CBS is on channel 31 from WMBD-TV, broadcasting from 52 miles SSW of Peru. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Peru, IL?

NBC is on channel 13 from WREX, broadcasting from 67 miles N of Peru. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Fox in Peru, IL?

Fox is on channel 43 from WYZZ-TV, broadcasting from 47 miles S of Peru. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Peru, IL?

CW is on channel 25.3 from WEEK-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles SSW of Peru. Estimated signal: fair.

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

22 transmitters within 70 miles of Peru; around 8 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 Peru?

What kind of antenna do I need in Peru?

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 172° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Peru?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Peru?

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.

TV channels in nearby Illinois cities

More: all TV stations in Illinois · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Peru; signal estimates ignore terrain.