You can get 10 free channels in ZIP 62650 (Jacksonville, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62650 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 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: E (96°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (96°), 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 62650
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | PBS | WSEC Jacksonville, IL · Full Power | 13.2 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27DF-D Saulsbury/Springfield, IL · Low Power | 9.3 mi | E (89°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29ES-D Jacksonville, IL · Translator | 13.2 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 40.6 mi | E (83°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 40.6 mi | E (83°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WCIX Springfield, IL · Full Power | 37.6 mi | E (84°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | CBS | KHQA-TV Hannibal, MO · Full Power | 61.2 mi | WNW (286°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WGEM-TV Quincy, IL · Full Power | 61.2 mi | WNW (286°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 75.1 mi | ENE (78°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | Local / LPTV | WTJR Quincy, IL · Full Power | 60.9 mi | WNW (286°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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