TV channels & antenna towers in Warren, Illinois

Warren has 20 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KFXB-TV, 32 miles to the W.

Open Warren in the live finder

20TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

32 mito the closest tower

1,376population

Network channels in Warren

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
NBCWREXNBC	13	41 mi	110° ESE	Fair	Rockford, IL
TLMWFBN-LDTelemundo	23	44 mi	108° ESE	Poor	Rockford, IL
CBSWIFR-LDCBS	23	44 mi	108° ESE	Poor	Rockford, IL
CWWSLNCW	19	44 mi	108° ESE	Fair	Freeport, IL
FOXWQRF-TVFox	39	44 mi	109° ESE	Good	Rockford, IL
ABCWTVOABC	17	44 mi	109° ESE	Good	Rockford, IL
FOXWMSN-TVFox	47	45 mi	31° NNE	Good	Madison, WI
IONWIFSION	57	45 mi	31° NNE	Fair	Janesville, WI
ABCWKOWABC	27	45 mi	31° NNE	Good	Madison, WI
CBSWISC-TVCBS	3	45 mi	31° NNE	Fair	Madison, WI
CWWMTVCW	15.2	46 mi	33° NNE	Fair	Madison, WI

Over-the-air TV in Warren

With roughly 1,380 residents, Warren is a small community in Illinois. Our map shows 20 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 1 Class A, 6 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 8 between 25 and 45 miles, and 12 farther 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.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 27 (WKOW), CBS on channel 3 (WISC-TV), NBC on channel 13 (WREX), Fox on channel 47 (WMSN-TV), CW on channel 15.2 (WMTV), ION on channel 57 (WIFS) and Telemundo on channel 23 (WFBN-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 2 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 Warren

The main network towers around Warren are in different directions: ABC 31° NNE (45 mi), CBS 31° NNE (45 mi), NBC 110° ESE (41 mi) and Fox 31° NNE (45 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, WSLN, WQRF-TV and WTVO, transmit from the same tower site about 44 miles east of Warren (108° ESE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Warren at fair strength or better, 56% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Warren

The farthest main network tower for Warren is WMSN-TV (Fox), 45 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Warren

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KFXB-TVFull power	32 mi	273° W	Good	Dubuque, IA
W35DY-DTranslator	42 mi	81° E	Poor	Stoughton, WI
WHA-TVFull power	45 mi	31° NNE	Good	Madison, WI
W27EJ-DLow power	46 mi	154° SSE	Poor	Sterling, IL
W23BW-DClass A	46 mi	34° NE	Poor	Madison, WI
WMWD-LDLow power	46 mi	34° NE	Poor	Madison, WI
WZCK-LDLow power	46 mi	34° NE	Poor	Madison, WI
W16DU-DTranslator	56 mi	300° WNW	Poor	Bloomington, WI
WMWI-LDLow power	59 mi	38° NE	Poor	Verona, WI

How Warren compares with the rest of Illinois

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Warren ranks 565th of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 41 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 Freeport, 23 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Warren: 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 31° NNE, the direction of WMSN-TV (Fox), 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 11 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 Warren, IL?

ABC is on channel 27 from WKOW, broadcasting from 45 miles NNE of Warren. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Warren, IL?

CBS is on channel 3 from WISC-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles NNE of Warren. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Warren, IL?

NBC is on channel 13 from WREX, broadcasting from 41 miles ESE of Warren. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Warren, IL?

Fox is on channel 47 from WMSN-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles NNE of Warren. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Warren, IL?

CW is on channel 15.2 from WMTV, broadcasting from 46 miles NNE of Warren. Estimated signal: fair.

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

20 transmitters within 70 miles of Warren; around 11 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 Warren?

What kind of antenna do I need in Warren?

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 79° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Warren?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Warren?

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 Warren; signal estimates ignore terrain.