You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 62917 (Carrier Mills, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62917 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 8 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: WSW (252°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (252°), 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 62917
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | ABC | WSIL-TV Harrisburg, IL · Full Power | 13.3 mi | WSW (246°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WDKA Paducah, KY · Full Power | 26.0 mi | SW (218°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | Educational | WTCT Marion, IL · Full Power | 22.4 mi | WSW (245°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | CBS | KFVS-TV Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 50.1 mi | WSW (249°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | WPSD-TV Paducah, KY · Full Power | 39.1 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | FOX | KBSI Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 53.7 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Full Power | 43.0 mi | NW (311°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W15BU-D Johnson City, IL · Class A | 18.4 mi | NW (305°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | ABC | WEHT Evansville, IN · Full Power | 60.4 mi | ENE (78°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | CBS | WEVV-TV Evansville, IN · Full Power | 62.0 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | NBC | WFIE Evansville, IN · Full Power | 63.3 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | PBS | WKPD Paducah, KY · Full Power | 41.4 mi | S (182°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CW | WTVW Evansville, IN · Full Power | 60.4 mi | ENE (78°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Carrier Mills, IL Free TV Channels (1.3 mi from ZIP 62917 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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