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In Arlington Heights, IL, NBC broadcasts on WMAQ, channel 5, and WTMJ, channel 4.

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WMAQ 5 NBC +4
WTMJ 4 NBC +6

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What Antenna Do You Need in Arlington Heights, IL?

How far the transmitters are, which way they sit, and what that means for the antenna you buy.

The nearest transmitter is 23.9 miles away, and most of the lineup sits within 68 miles.

For Arlington Heights we would start with an outdoor or roof-mounted antenna. The transmitters are a long way from town. An outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible, pointed toward the towers, is what it takes to receive the full lineup reliably.

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Which way should you point an antenna in Arlington Heights, IL?

Point it north (0°) and you reach 1 of 2 stations from a single fixed antenna.

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