You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 62286 (Sparta, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62286 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 12 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: NW (309°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (309°), 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 62286
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Full Power | 25.7 mi | E (92°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | Independent | WPXS Mount Vernon, IL · Full Power | 19.5 mi | NNW (331°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 30 | ABC | KDNL-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 46.1 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | CBS | KMOV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 42.5 mi | NW (312°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | CBS | KFVS-TV Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 48.9 mi | SSE (166°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | NBC | KSDK St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 45.6 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | FOX | KTVI St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 45.8 mi | NW (309°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | CW | KPLR-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 45.8 mi | NW (309°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | ION | WRBU East St. Louis, IL · Full Power | 45.8 mi | WNW (294°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLEH-LD St., IL · Low Power | 19.5 mi | NNW (331°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | Educational | KETC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 44.7 mi | NW (305°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | Local / LPTV | KNLC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 48.1 mi | WNW (291°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | ABC | WSIL-TV Harrisburg, IL · Full Power | 57.7 mi | SE (127°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | FOX | KBSI Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 49.8 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | WPSD-TV Paducah, KY · Full Power | 75.5 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WQWQ-LD Paducah, KY · Low Power | 48.9 mi | SSE (166°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | Educational | WTCT Marion, IL · Full Power | 54.1 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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