You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 62618 (Beardstown, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62618 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: ENE (57°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (57°), 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 62618
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | PBS | WMEC Macomb, IL · Full Power | 32.2 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | PBS | WSEC Jacksonville, IL · Full Power | 33.7 mi | SSE (146°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | CBS | KHQA-TV Hannibal, MO · Full Power | 49.5 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | NBC | WGEM-TV Quincy, IL · Full Power | 49.5 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 51.6 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 51.6 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WCIX Springfield, IL · Full Power | 49.1 mi | ESE (108°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | Local / LPTV | WTJR Quincy, IL · Full Power | 49.3 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | ABC | WHOI Peoria, IL · Full Power | 62.0 mi | NE (46°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | NBC | WEEK-TV Peoria, IL · Full Power | 62.0 mi | NE (46°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | PBS | WQEC Quincy, IL · Full Power | 48.3 mi | W (268°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27DF-D Saulsbury/Springfield, IL · Low Power | 26.3 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29ES-D Jacksonville, IL · Translator | 33.7 mi | SSE (146°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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