You can now receive our broadcast signal because of a powerful and robust system upgrade. We now broadcast to more than 20 counties in Illinois and Iowa.* WQPT PBS is unique and different from other stations you may be watching—featuring content not found on most other public broadcasting stations. You may need to rescan your channels to find us. A simple how-to video is available below.
Our broadcast signal reaches counties in Illinois: Bureau, Carroll, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Knox, Lee, McDonough, Mercer, Ogle, Peoria, Stark, and Whiteside; and in Iowa: Cedar, Clinton, Des Moines, Dubuque, Jackson, Johnson, Jones, Louisa, Muscatine and Scott.
As America's number one educational media brand for kids, PBS KIDS helps children ages 2–8 learn lessons that last a lifetime. Through television, digital media, and community-based programs, we want children to see themselves uniquely reflected and celebrated in lovable, diverse characters who serve as positive role models, and to explore their feelings and discover new adventures along the way.
If you use an antenna to receive your television signal, you might want to rescan to ensure you are receiving all of the channels available to you, including WQPT PBS. You can rescan at any time by following these simple steps.
Your television will scan all of the available channels, including WQPT PBS. You can rescan at any time.
Need help? Contact us.
In addition to our on-air and streaming programming, you can get extended access to our on-demand library of programming, including current and past seasons of PBS shows, and programs you won't find on-air.
WQPT PBS is a public media service of
