You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 62266 (New Baden, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62266 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 11 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: W (263°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (263°), 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 62266
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Independent | WPXS Mount Vernon, IL · Full Power | 15.1 mi | WSW (237°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 30 | ABC | KDNL-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 36.9 mi | W (281°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | CBS | KMOV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 34.9 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | NBC | KSDK St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 36.9 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | FOX | KTVI St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 38.9 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Full Power | 34.6 mi | SE (140°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | CW | KPLR-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 38.9 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | ION | WRBU East St. Louis, IL · Full Power | 45.4 mi | W (262°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W09DL-D Mount Vernon, IL · Low Power | 15.1 mi | WSW (237°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | Educational | KETC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 40.1 mi | W (270°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | Local / LPTV | KNLC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 49.0 mi | W (260°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | ABC | WSIL-TV Harrisburg, IL · Full Power | 73.8 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | CBS | KFVS-TV Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 73.4 mi | S (173°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KDTL-LD St. Louis, MO · Low Power | 34.9 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29CI-D Salem, IL · Class A | 36.0 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KPTN-LD St. Louis, MO · Low Power | 36.6 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KBGU-LD St. Louis, MO · Low Power | 36.6 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WODK-LD Saint Louis, MO · Low Power | 36.6 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KUMO-LD St Louis, MO · Low Power | 36.6 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: New Baden, IL Free TV Channels (4.5 mi from ZIP 62266 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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