You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 62097 (Worden, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62097 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 8 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 (224°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (224°), 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 62097
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 | 35.6 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | CBS | KMOV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 37.0 mi | SW (221°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | NBC | KSDK St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 36.3 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | FOX | KTVI St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 39.4 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | CW | KPLR-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 39.4 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | Independent | WPXS Mount Vernon, IL · Full Power | 39.6 mi | S (183°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36EX-D Alton, IL · Class A | 13.6 mi | W (265°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | Educational | KETC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 43.0 mi | SW (223°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | PBS | WSEC Jacksonville, IL · Full Power | 47.2 mi | NNW (347°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | ION | WRBU East St. Louis, IL · Full Power | 51.1 mi | SW (222°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KEFN-CD St. Louis, MO · Class A | 27.9 mi | SW (221°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | Local / LPTV | KNLC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 54.7 mi | SW (224°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 63.5 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 63.5 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Full Power | 66.3 mi | SSE (150°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WCIX Springfield, IL · Full Power | 61.7 mi | NNE (17°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KPTN-LD St. Louis, MO · Low Power | 35.7 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KBGU-LD St. Louis, MO · Low Power | 35.7 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WODK-LD Saint Louis, MO · Low Power | 35.7 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KUMO-LD St Louis, MO · Low Power | 35.7 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KDTL-LD St. Louis, MO · Low Power | 37.0 mi | SW (221°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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