WTVO - Rockford, IL | TV Stations Near Me

WTVO Rockford, IL

CHANNEL 17

WTVO is a TV station licensed in Rockford, Illinois, broadcasting on virtual channel 17.

WTVO is an affiliate of ABC and carries 3 additional subchannels: MyNetworkTV, Laff, and Grit.

Digital Channels

Station Tower

Facility ID: 72945
Power: 196 kW ERP
RF Channel: 16 (UHF)

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