You can get 17 free TV channels in Carrollton, IL
0 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Carrollton. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: NE (42°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (42°), 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 Carrollton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | PBS | WSEC Jacksonville, IL · Full Power | 28.7 mi | NE (42°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 30 | ABC | KDNL-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 49.5 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | KMOV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 53.2 mi | S (174°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | NBC | KSDK St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 50.4 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | FOX | KTVI St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 52.5 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CW | KPLR-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 52.5 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29ES-D Jacksonville, IL · Translator | 28.7 mi | NE (42°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | CBS | KHQA-TV Hannibal, MO · Full Power | 68.0 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 61.5 mi | NE (55°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WGEM-TV Quincy, IL · Full Power | 68.0 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 61.5 mi | NE (55°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WCIX Springfield, IL · Full Power | 58.6 mi | NE (54°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | ION | WRBU East St. Louis, IL · Full Power | 62.8 mi | S (184°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | Independent | WPXS Mount Vernon, IL · Full Power | 70.0 mi | SSE (156°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WVDM-LD Quincy, IL · Low Power | 33.5 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | Educational | KETC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 56.1 mi | S (180°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | Local / LPTV | KNLC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 64.9 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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