You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 62853 (Salem, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62853 · 1 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: WSW (258°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (258°), 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 62853
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | W29CI-D Salem, IL · Class A | 5.7 mi | NW (304°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Full Power | 33.7 mi | SSW (212°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | Independent | WPXS Mount Vernon, IL · Full Power | 53.9 mi | W (259°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | Educational | WUSI-TV Olney, IL · Full Power | 47.7 mi | ENE (62°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | ABC | WSIL-TV Harrisburg, IL · Full Power | 62.4 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | ABC | KDNL-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 76.7 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | KMOV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 75.0 mi | W (271°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | CBS | KFVS-TV Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 81.7 mi | SSW (203°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | KSDK St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 76.8 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | FOX | KTVI St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 79.0 mi | W (271°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | FOX | KBSI Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 84.5 mi | SSW (205°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | Educational | WTCT Marion, IL · Full Power | 66.5 mi | S (185°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Salem, IL Free TV Channels (8.1 mi from ZIP 62853 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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