You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 62536 (Chatham, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62536 · 6 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
6 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: NNE (32°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (32°), 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 62536
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 15.8 mi | NE (40°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 15.8 mi | NE (40°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 14 | PBS | WSEC Jacksonville, IL · Full Power | 21.0 mi | W (265°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WCIX Springfield, IL · Full Power | 13.4 mi | NNE (33°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W23EW-D Springfield, IL · Low Power | 10.4 mi | NE (38°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WEAE-LD Springfield, IL · Low Power | 10.8 mi | NNE (13°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 48.9 mi | ENE (63°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29ES-D Jacksonville, IL · Translator | 21.0 mi | W (265°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | WILL-TV Urbana, IL · Full Power | 59.3 mi | ENE (61°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | CW | WBUI Decatur, IL · Full Power | 48.6 mi | ENE (63°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27ES-D Springfield, IL · Low Power | 13.6 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27DF-D Saulsbury/Springfield, IL · Low Power | 22.3 mi | WNW (290°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 43 | FOX | WYZZ-TV Bloomington, IL · Full Power | 74.6 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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