You can get 14 free channels in ZIP 61859 (St. Joseph, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61859 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: SW (230°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (230°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 61859
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | CBS | WCIA Champaign, IL · Full Power | 25.9 mi | W (263°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | NBC | WICD Champaign, IL · Full Power | 6.2 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | FOX | WCCU Urbana, IL · Full Power | 6.2 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 48.0 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 38.1 mi | WSW (259°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EL-D Champaign, IL · Low Power | 14.6 mi | W (259°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBXC-CD Champaign/Urbana, IL · Class A | 15.0 mi | W (260°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | CW | WBUI Decatur, IL · Full Power | 48.3 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W23EQ-D Danville, IL · Translator | 13.2 mi | E (90°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | CBS | WTHI-TV Terre Haute, IN · Full Power | 69.9 mi | SSE (154°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | CBS | WLFI-TV Lafayette, IN · Full Power | 73.1 mi | ENE (77°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | NBC | WTWO Terre Haute, IN · Full Power | 69.7 mi | SSE (154°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 72.6 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 51 | PBS | WEIU-TV Charleston, IL · Full Power | 44.0 mi | SSW (205°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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