You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 62860 (Benton, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62860 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 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: SW (216°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (216°), 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 62860
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Full Power | 28.2 mi | W (279°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | ABC | WSIL-TV Harrisburg, IL · Full Power | 30.5 mi | SSW (195°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WDKA Paducah, KY · Full Power | 46.1 mi | SSW (194°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W15BU-D Johnson City, IL · Class A | 17.3 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | Educational | WTCT Marion, IL · Full Power | 37.0 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | CBS | KFVS-TV Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 59.7 mi | SW (225°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | WPSD-TV Paducah, KY · Full Power | 60.3 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | FOX | KBSI Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 63.1 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | ABC | WEHT Evansville, IN · Full Power | 64.6 mi | E (101°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | CBS | WEVV-TV Evansville, IN · Full Power | 65.6 mi | E (99°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CW | WTVW Evansville, IN · Full Power | 64.6 mi | E (101°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | Independent | WPXS Mount Vernon, IL · Full Power | 66.7 mi | WNW (290°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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