TV channels & antenna towers in Rosemont, Illinois

Rosemont has 40 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 28 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWTO-TV, 15 miles to the ESE.

Open Rosemont in the live finder

40TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

15 mito the closest tower

4,206population

Network channels in Rosemont

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
UNIWGBO-DTUnivision	66	15 mi	116° ESE	Strong	Joliet, IL
IONKPDS-LDION	49.4	15 mi	116° ESE	Weak	Chicago, IL
FOXWFLDFox	32	15 mi	122° ESE	Strong	Chicago, IL
NBCWMAQ-TVNBC	5	15 mi	122° ESE	Strong	Chicago, IL
TLMWSNS-TVTelemundo	44	15 mi	122° ESE	Strong	Chicago, IL
MeTVWWME-CDMeTV	23.1	15 mi	122° ESE	Fair	Chicago, IL
MeTVWCIU-TVMeTV	26.3	15 mi	122° ESE	Strong	Chicago, IL
CWWGN-TVCW	9	15 mi	122° ESE	Strong	Chicago, IL
CBSWBBM-TVCBS	2	15 mi	122° ESE	Good	Chicago, IL
IONWCPX-TVION	38	15 mi	122° ESE	Strong	Chicago, IL
ABCWLS-TVABC	7	15 mi	122° ESE	Strong	Chicago, IL
FOXWQRF-TVFox	39	69 mi	287° WNW	Poor	Rockford, IL
ABCWTVOABC	17	69 mi	287° WNW	Poor	Rockford, IL
TLMWFBN-LDTelemundo	23	69 mi	288° WNW	Poor	Rockford, IL
CBSWIFR-LDCBS	23	69 mi	288° WNW	Poor	Rockford, IL
CWWSLNCW	19	69 mi	288° WNW	Poor	Freeport, IL

Over-the-air TV in Rosemont

With roughly 4,210 residents, Rosemont is a town in Illinois. Our map shows 40 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 18 full-power, 7 Class A and 15 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 28 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

28 of them are within 25 miles of Rosemont, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 9 are more than 45 miles out. Ten of the 16 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 (strong signal) and Univision (strong 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 Rosemont

Point your antenna ESE, at about 122°. The main network towers for Rosemont sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Ten network stations, WGBO-DT, WFLD, WMAQ-TV, WSNS-TV and WWME-CD and others, transmit from the same tower site about 15 miles southeast of Rosemont (116° ESE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Rosemont at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southeast, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Rosemont

The farthest main network tower for Rosemont is WBBM-TV (CBS), 15 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WGBO-DT is only 15 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 Rosemont

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WWTO-TVFull power	15 mi	116° ESE	Fair	Naperville, IL
WOCK-CDClass A	15 mi	116° ESE	Fair	Chicago, IL
W31EZ-DLow power	15 mi	116° ESE	Fair	Chicago, IL
WESV-LDLow power	15 mi	116° ESE	Fair	Chicago, IL
WRJK-LDLow power	15 mi	116° ESE	Fair	Arlington Heights, IL
W27EB-DClass A	15 mi	116° ESE	Fair	Sugar Grove, IL
WRME-LDLow power	15 mi	116° ESE	Fair	Chicago, IL
WPVN-CDClass A	15 mi	116° ESE	Fair	Chicago, IL
WLPD-CDClass A	15 mi	116° ESE	Fair	Plano, IL
WTTWFull power	15 mi	122° ESE	Good	Chicago, IL
WPWR-TVFull power	15 mi	122° ESE	Strong	Gary, IN
WEDE-CDClass A	15 mi	122° ESE	Fair	Arlington Heights, IL
WMEU-CDClass A	15 mi	122° ESE	Fair	Chicago, IL
WJYSFull power	15 mi	122° ESE	Good	Hammond, IN
WXFT-DTFull power	15 mi	122° ESE	Strong	Aurora, IL
WCHU-LDLow power	15 mi	119° ESE	Fair	Oakwood Hills, IL
WDCI-LDLow power	16 mi	119° ESE	Fair	Chicago, IL
WAUR-LDLow power	42 mi	238° WSW	Poor	Aurora, IL
WSPY-LDLow power	42 mi	238° WSW	Poor	Earlville, IL
WODN-LDLow power	44 mi	125° SE	Poor	Portage, IN
WYINFull power	51 mi	151° SSE	Good	Gary, IN
WAAA-LDLow power	55 mi	126° SE	Poor	Valparaiso, IN
WDMW-LDLow power	69 mi	347° NNW	Poor	Milwaukee, WI
WTAS-LDLow power	69 mi	347° NNW	Poor	Waukesha, WI

How Rosemont compares with the rest of Illinois

With 28 stations at fair strength or better, Rosemont ranks 70th of 766 places in Illinois: more than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 15 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 Park Ridge, 2.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Rosemont: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 122° ESE, the direction of WBBM-TV (CBS), 15 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 28 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 Rosemont, IL?

ABC is on channel 7 from WLS-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles ESE of Rosemont. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Rosemont, IL?

CBS is on channel 2 from WBBM-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles ESE of Rosemont. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Rosemont, IL?

NBC is on channel 5 from WMAQ-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles ESE of Rosemont. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Rosemont, IL?

Fox is on channel 32 from WFLD, broadcasting from 15 miles ESE of Rosemont. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Rosemont, IL?

CW is on channel 9 from WGN-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles ESE of Rosemont. Estimated signal: strong.

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

40 transmitters within 70 miles of Rosemont; around 28 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 Rosemont?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 122°. The main network towers for Rosemont sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Rosemont?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Rosemont?

WGBO-DT is only 15 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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Rosemont?

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 Rosemont; signal estimates ignore terrain.