You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 62838 (St. Elmo, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62838 · 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: E (93°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (93°), 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 62838
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 | 33.2 mi | E (93°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Full Power | 59.1 mi | SSW (207°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29CI-D Salem, IL · Class A | 24.9 mi | SSW (213°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | CBS | WTHI-TV Terre Haute, IN · Full Power | 77.5 mi | ENE (70°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 75.3 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 75.4 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 75.4 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | Independent | WPXS Mount Vernon, IL · Full Power | 70.8 mi | WSW (241°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W33EK-D Effingham, IL · Translator | 33.1 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: St. Elmo, IL Free TV Channels (12.3 mi from ZIP 62838 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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