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In Ottawa, IL, ABC broadcasts on WTVO, channel 17, and 1 other station.

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WTVORockford, IL
CH 17UHF65.2 miles awaySignal Level 2
  • ABC17.1
  • MyNetworkTV17.2
  • Laff17.3
  • Grit17.4
WEEKPeoria, IL
CH 25UHF62.5 miles awaySignal Level 2
  • NBC25.1
  • ABC25.2
  • CW Plus25.3
  • Ion25.4
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WTVO 17 ABC +3
WEEK 25 NBC +3

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What antenna do you need in Ottawa, IL?

The nearest transmitter is 62.5 miles away, and most of the lineup sits within 66 miles.

For Ottawa 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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