You can get 22 free channels in ZIP 62002 (Alton, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62002 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: SSW (193°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (193°), 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 62002
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | ABC | KDNL-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 26.9 mi | SSW (203°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | CBS | KMOV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 29.7 mi | SSW (197°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | NBC | KSDK St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 27.8 mi | SSW (203°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | FOX | KTVI St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 30.7 mi | SSW (205°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36EX-D Alton, IL · Class A | 2.1 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | CW | KPLR-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 30.7 mi | SSW (205°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | ION | WRBU East St. Louis, IL · Full Power | 42.6 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | Independent | WPXS Mount Vernon, IL · Full Power | 41.8 mi | SSE (162°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KEFN-CD St. Louis, MO · Class A | 21.6 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | Educational | KETC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 34.6 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | Local / LPTV | KNLC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 45.8 mi | SSW (209°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | PBS | WSEC Jacksonville, IL · Full Power | 46.1 mi | N (6°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25NG-D St. Louis, MO · Class A | 23.1 mi | SW (218°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KPTN-LD St. Louis, MO · Low Power | 27.2 mi | SSW (202°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KBGU-LD St. Louis, MO · Low Power | 27.2 mi | SSW (202°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WODK-LD Saint Louis, MO · Low Power | 27.2 mi | SSW (202°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KUMO-LD St Louis, MO · Low Power | 27.2 mi | SSW (202°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KDTL-LD St. Louis, MO · Low Power | 29.7 mi | SSW (197°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 69.8 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 69.8 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Full Power | 75.2 mi | SE (140°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WXSL-LD St. Louis, MO · Low Power | 20.3 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Alton, IL Free TV Channels (2.6 mi from ZIP 62002 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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