You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 63020 (De Soto, MO)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 63020 · 2 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: NNE (18°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (18°), 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 63020
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | ION | WRBU East St. Louis, IL · Full Power | 20.0 mi | NNE (13°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | Local / LPTV | KNLC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 17.6 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 30 | ABC | KDNL-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 35.3 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | CBS | KMOV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 32.7 mi | NNE (27°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | NBC | KSDK St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 34.4 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | FOX | KTVI St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 31.5 mi | NNE (20°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | CW | KPLR-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 31.5 mi | NNE (20°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | Educational | KETC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 27.6 mi | NNE (20°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KDTL-LD St. Louis, MO · Low Power | 32.7 mi | NNE (27°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | CBS | KFVS-TV Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 74.8 mi | SE (129°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Full Power | 72.2 mi | E (90°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | Independent | WPXS Mount Vernon, IL · Full Power | 41.1 mi | ENE (64°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K15KP-D St. Louis, MO · Low Power | 34.4 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KPTN-LD St. Louis, MO · Low Power | 34.9 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KBGU-LD St. Louis, MO · Low Power | 34.9 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WODK-LD Saint Louis, MO · Low Power | 34.9 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KUMO-LD St Louis, MO · Low Power | 34.9 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: De Soto, MO Free TV Channels (2.4 mi from ZIP 63020 center) · Browse all Missouri cities & ZIPs.
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