Welcome to different.

For 40 years, WQPT PBS has served viewers like you in Eastern Iowa and Western-Central/Northern Illinois.

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.

Check us out on 24.1 and 24.2 or however you get your programming.

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.

The best of PBS is waiting for you!

 

WQPT PBS Feature

On Air. On Demand. Wherever you are, you'll find WQPT PBS!

WQPT PBS KIDS

WQPT PBS KIDS

We believe the world is full of possibilities, and so is every child.

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.

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How to Rescan Your Television

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.

  • 1. Find your remote control and press the menu.
  • 2. Select setup.
  • 3. Choose antenna and then channel scan or auto-tune.

Your television will scan all of the available channels, including WQPT PBS. You can rescan at any time.

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WQPT PBS Passport

Anytime. Anywhere.

Your Favorite Programs.

 

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.

Binge your favorites and find new ones.

 

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WQPT PBS

WQPT PBS is a public media service of

Western Illinois University