You can get 15 free TV channels in Carlinville, IL
0 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Carlinville. Check your exact ZIP code below.
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: 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.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Carlinville, IL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 42.6 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 42.6 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | PBS | WSEC Jacksonville, IL · Full Power | 24.2 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WCIX Springfield, IL · Full Power | 40.4 mi | NNE (28°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29ES-D Jacksonville, IL · Translator | 24.2 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 30 | ABC | KDNL-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 54.0 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | KMOV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 56.5 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | NBC | KSDK St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 54.8 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | FOX | KTVI St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 57.8 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CW | KPLR-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 57.8 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 72.5 mi | NE (50°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | ION | WRBU East St. Louis, IL · Full Power | 69.7 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | Independent | WPXS Mount Vernon, IL · Full Power | 63.1 mi | S (181°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | Educational | KETC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 61.7 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | Local / LPTV | KNLC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 72.9 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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