You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 62823 (Fairfield, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62823 · 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: NE (37°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (37°), 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 62823
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 | 27.7 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Full Power | 52.3 mi | WSW (237°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | ABC | WEHT Evansville, IN · Full Power | 65.3 mi | SE (133°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | ABC | WSIL-TV Harrisburg, IL · Full Power | 66.8 mi | SSW (201°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | CBS | WEVV-TV Evansville, IN · Full Power | 65.2 mi | SE (132°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | CBS | WTHI-TV Terre Haute, IN · Full Power | 75.6 mi | NE (48°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | PBS | WNIN Evansville, IN · Full Power | 73.3 mi | ESE (120°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CW | WTVW Evansville, IN · Full Power | 65.3 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29CI-D Salem, IL · Class A | 30.5 mi | W (276°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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