You can get 11 free channels in ZIP 62970 (Cairo, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 62970 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 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: NNE (25°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (25°), 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 62970
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 | 26.0 mi | WNW (304°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | WPSD-TV Paducah, KY · Full Power | 7.3 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | FOX | KBSI Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 28.0 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WDKA Paducah, KY · Full Power | 15.2 mi | NE (38°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | Educational | WTCT Marion, IL · Full Power | 23.7 mi | NNE (11°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | ABC | WSIL-TV Harrisburg, IL · Full Power | 30.1 mi | NNE (26°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 29 | PBS | WKPD Paducah, KY · Full Power | 25.6 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WQWQ-LD Paducah, KY · Low Power | 26.0 mi | WNW (304°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Translator | 28.0 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | PBS | WKMU Murray, KY · Full Power | 48.3 mi | SE (139°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K10KM-D Cape Girardeau, MO · Translator | 24.7 mi | WNW (293°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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