26 WCIU The U
States / IL / WCIU

WCIU The U

Chicago, IL
The U Channel 26 Chicago, IL 8 free channels
Virtual channel26
RF channel23UHF
Power1000kW ERPSignal Level 4
Station classTV
Facility ID71428

Digital channels

One signal, 8 free channels. Scan your TV once and they all show up together, under channel 26.

ChannelNetwork
26.1 The U Main channel
26.2 U Too
26.3 MeTV 26.4 Heroes & Icons 26.5 Story Television 26.6 Catchy Comedy 26.7 MeTV Toons 26.8 WEST

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