You can get 8 free channels in ZIP 62475 (Newton, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62475 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 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: NE (54°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (54°), 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 62475
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Educational | WUSI-TV Olney, IL · Full Power | 5.3 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | CBS | WTHI-TV Terre Haute, IN · Full Power | 43.5 mi | NE (55°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | NBC | WTWO Terre Haute, IN · Full Power | 43.2 mi | NE (55°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | FOX | WAWV-TV Terre Haute, IN · Full Power | 43.2 mi | NE (55°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | PBS | WVUT Vincennes, IN · Full Power | 34.7 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 51 | PBS | WEIU-TV Charleston, IL · Full Power | 49.6 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | PBS | WNIN Evansville, IN · Full Power | 75.0 mi | SE (146°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W33EK-D Effingham, IL · Translator | 31.0 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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