You can get 11 free channels in ZIP 62942 (Murphysboro, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62942 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: SE (126°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (126°), 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 62942
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | CBS | KFVS-TV Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 14.4 mi | S (187°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | FOX | KBSI Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 16.6 mi | SSW (197°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WQWQ-LD Paducah, KY · Low Power | 14.4 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | Educational | WTCT Marion, IL · Full Power | 25.2 mi | ESE (102°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | ABC | WSIL-TV Harrisburg, IL · Full Power | 32.9 mi | E (92°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | WPSD-TV Paducah, KY · Full Power | 40.9 mi | SE (139°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Full Power | 34.6 mi | NNE (21°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WDKA Paducah, KY · Full Power | 33.7 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K10KM-D Cape Girardeau, MO · Translator | 19.1 mi | S (188°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | KMOV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 76.4 mi | NW (324°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | Independent | WPXS Mount Vernon, IL · Full Power | 55.2 mi | NNW (336°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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