You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 62861 (Carmi, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62861 · 2 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: ESE (109°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (109°), 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 62861
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | ABC | WEHT Evansville, IN · Full Power | 28.5 mi | ESE (114°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | CW | WTVW Evansville, IN · Full Power | 28.5 mi | ESE (114°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 44 | CBS | WEVV-TV Evansville, IN · Full Power | 29.2 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | NBC | WFIE Evansville, IN · Full Power | 30.5 mi | ESE (109°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | PBS | WNIN Evansville, IN · Full Power | 42.3 mi | E (95°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | ABC | WSIL-TV Harrisburg, IL · Full Power | 53.7 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W23BV-D Evansville, IN · Low Power | 18.3 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WZDS-LD Evansville, IN · Low Power | 29.2 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WEEV-LD Evansville, IN · Low Power | 29.2 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | WPSD-TV Paducah, KY · Full Power | 77.6 mi | SW (222°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | PBS | WKOH Owensboro, KY · Full Power | 41.0 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Full Power | 65.4 mi | W (275°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WDKA Paducah, KY · Full Power | 65.9 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | Educational | WUSI-TV Olney, IL · Full Power | 55.7 mi | N (355°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | Educational | WTCT Marion, IL · Full Power | 62.8 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Carmi, IL Free TV Channels (7.7 mi from ZIP 62861 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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