Antenna TV channels in Quincy-Hannibal-Keokuk
11 stations broadcast free TV around Quincy-Hannibal-Keokuk, carrying 19 channels including Subchannel An extra channel a station sends alongside its main one, like 2.2 or 2.3. More in the glossary . The full-power stations transmit from several sites, so the direction to aim depends on where you live.
Updated from FCC data
How well antenna TV works around Quincy-Hannibal-Keokuk
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 54% of people in the Quincy-Hannibal-Keokuk market; about 44% need an attic or roof antenna, and for about 3% reception depends on the exact spot. A typical home gets about 19 free channels from 8 stations, some from neighbouring markets.
Estimates from our terrain predictions for an antenna about 30 ft up, adjusted for indoor use. They are not yet checked against real channel scans; VHF channels never count as indoor. How we work it out
Each network's reach
| Network | Reaches | Indoor likely |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | 97% | 79% |
| CBS | 97% | 79% |
| NBC | 96% | 78% |
| FOX | 96% | 77% |
| PBS | 84% | 53% |
| The CW | 7% | 0% |
Share of the market's 267k people, across its 132 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy ZIP 62301 | Indoor likely | northeast (46°) | 22 |
| Hannibal ZIP 63401 | Attic or outdoor | north (10°) | 18 |
| Macomb ZIP 61455 | Indoor likely | southwest (223°) | 14 |
| Fort Madison ZIP 52627 | Roof | south (180°, most) | 18 |
| Keokuk ZIP 52632 | Attic or outdoor | south (173°) | 19 |
| Bowling Green ZIP 63334 | Attic or outdoor | north (351°) | 20 |
| Pittsfield ZIP 62363 | Attic or outdoor | northwest (313°, most) | 23 |
| Palmyra ZIP 63461 | Indoor likely | northeast (42°) | 18 |
| Louisiana ZIP 63353 | Spotty | – | 0 |
| Rushville ZIP 62681 | Indoor likely | west-southwest (256°, most) | 28 |
| Canton ZIP 63435 | Indoor likely | southeast (136°) | 19 |
| Monroe City ZIP 63456 | Attic or outdoor | northeast (43°) | 25 |
| Hamilton ZIP 62341 | Attic or outdoor | south (179°) | 29 |
| Bushnell ZIP 61422 | Roof | north (7°, most) | 64 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Quincy-Hannibal-Keokuk?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 CBS | 7.1 | KHQA-TV |
 NBC | 10.1 | WGEM-TV |
 ABC | 7.2 | KHQA-TV |
 FOX | 10.3 | WGEM-TV |
 PBS | 14.1 also 22.1, 27.1 | WQEC |
The best TV antenna for Quincy-Hannibal-Keokuk
Get a UHF antenna. For most homes an attic or outdoor antenna is the safe choice; by our estimate an indoor one is likely enough for only about 54% of people.
- Every channel reaches ordinary TVs on UHF, so a UHF antenna is enough.
- The towers are spread out, so a wide-beam (multi-directional) antenna is safer than a narrow directional one.
Not sure about VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary and UHF Higher frequencies (RF 14–36). Most stations are here; almost any antenna picks it up. More in the glossary ? See the glossary. Any brand of the right type will do.
Which way to point your antenna from Hannibal, Macomb, Fort Madison and nearby
Aim at the main tower site (KHQA-TV, WGEM-TV, WTJR and others). From the largest towns around Quincy-Hannibal-Keokuk:
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hannibal, MO | north-northeast (12°) | 19 mi |
| Macomb, IL | southwest (225°) | 48 mi |
| Fort Madison, IA | south (179°) | 45 mi |
| Pittsfield, IL | northwest (313°) | 38 mi |
| Palmyra, MO | northeast (41°) | 16 mi |
| Rushville, IL | west-southwest (256°) | 42 mi |
| Canton, MO | southeast (136°) | 15 mi |
2 full-power stations transmit from elsewhere: WQEC (1 mi away), WMEC (43 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Quincy-Hannibal-Keokuk TV towers are
Map of 7 tower sites around Quincy-Hannibal-Keokuk. The list below has every site.
Every Quincy-Hannibal-Keokuk station and subchannel
Including Class A and low-power stations Smaller stations with a shorter range than full-power ones. More in the glossary stations.
Full power (5)
- KHQA-TV Hannibal, MO · UHF
- 7.1 CBS
- 7.2 ABC
- 7.3 Comet
- 7.4 Roar
- WGEM-TV Quincy, IL · UHF
- 10.1 NBC
- 10.2 The CW Plus
- 10.3 Fox
- 10.4 WGEMMe
- WTJR Quincy, IL · UHF
- 16.1 CTN
- 16.2 CTN Lifestyle
- 16.3 CTN International
- 16.4 Newsmax2
- 16.5 Biz TV
- WMEC Macomb, IL · UHF
- 22.1 PBS
- WQEC Quincy, IL · UHF
- 14.1 PBS
- 14.2 World and other programming
- 14.3 Create
- 14.4 PBS Kids
- 27.1 PBS
Low power (4)
- K14SU-D Keokuk, IA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W17EH-D Quincy, IL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W27DF-D Saulsbury/Springfield, IL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WVDM-LD Quincy, IL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Questions about antenna TV in Quincy-Hannibal-Keokuk
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For the curious: tower and licence details
- KHQA-TV · facility 4690 · RF 22 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 975 kW · HAAT 271 m · licensed 2024-07-08
- WGEM-TV · facility 54275 · RF 19 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 272.9 m · licensed 2024-09-04
- WTJR · facility 4593 · RF 32 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 308 m · licensed 2010-10-26
- W27DF-D · facility 66998 · RF 27 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2017-04-07 · newer construction permit granted
- K14SU-D · facility 188731 · RF 14 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-04-21
- W17EH-D · facility 188768 · RF 17 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-03-27
- WQEC · facility 71561 · RF 34 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 58.6 kW · HAAT 153 m · licensed 2004-09-16 · newer construction permit granted
- K18NZ-D · facility 29097 · RF 18 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 4.2 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-08-28
- WMEC · facility 70537 · RF 36 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 100 kW · HAAT 129.1 m · licensed 2020-05-14
- K28JD-D · facility 29099 · RF 28 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2010-01-15
- WVDM-LD · facility 188767 · RF 21 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2023-02-24
Where this comes from
- Stations, towers, channels and power: FCC Licensing and Management System (LMS) public database, data of .
- Networks and subchannels: our affiliations dataset, built from Wikipedia (used under CC BY-SA 4.0), the network field stations file with the FCC, and station websites; checked . Credits.
- Towns and distances: US Census Bureau: Vintage 2025 city population estimates (SUB-EST2025) and 2026 Gazetteer place coordinates; distances are straight-line from each town's Census centre point.
- Reception: Reception predictions over USGS terrain for every ZIP, FCC data 2026-11-03 00:00:00 (model 2026-11-11.4)
- Market area: Market area: counties assigned by FCC service-contour coverage of each market's full-power stations (FCC LMS market list, Census 2020).
Updated How we work this out