You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 62053 (Carrollton, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62053 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: ENE (59°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (59°), 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 62053
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | PBS | WSEC Jacksonville, IL · Full Power | 38.4 mi | ENE (59°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WVDM-LD Quincy, IL · Low Power | 20.0 mi | W (259°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 30 | ABC | KDNL-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 54.1 mi | SSE (160°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | KMOV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 58.0 mi | SSE (160°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | NBC | KSDK St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 54.9 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | FOX | KTVI St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 56.4 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CW | KPLR-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 56.4 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | CBS | KHQA-TV Hannibal, MO · Full Power | 57.4 mi | NW (322°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WGEM-TV Quincy, IL · Full Power | 57.4 mi | NW (322°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 72.4 mi | ENE (62°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 72.4 mi | ENE (62°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | ION | WRBU East St. Louis, IL · Full Power | 65.0 mi | S (172°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29ES-D Jacksonville, IL · Translator | 38.4 mi | ENE (59°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | Local / LPTV | WTJR Quincy, IL · Full Power | 57.2 mi | NW (322°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | Educational | KETC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 59.6 mi | SSE (166°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | Local / LPTV | KNLC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 66.5 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Carrollton, IL Free TV Channels (13.9 mi from ZIP 62053 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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