You can get 17 free TV channels in Gillespie, IL
0 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Gillespie. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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: SW (234°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (234°), 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 Gillespie, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | ABC | KDNL-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 46.6 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | CBS | KMOV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 48.7 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | NBC | KSDK St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 47.4 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | PBS | WSEC Jacksonville, IL · Full Power | 35.2 mi | NNW (340°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | NBC | WICS Springfield, IL · Full Power | 50.6 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | FOX | KTVI St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 50.6 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | FOX | WRSP-TV Springfield, IL · Full Power | 50.6 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CW | KPLR-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 50.6 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WCIX Springfield, IL · Full Power | 48.7 mi | NNE (19°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | ION | WRBU East St. Louis, IL · Full Power | 62.4 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | Independent | WPXS Mount Vernon, IL · Full Power | 52.7 mi | S (184°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | Educational | KETC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 54.3 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | NBC | WAND Decatur, IL · Full Power | 77.6 mi | NE (42°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Full Power | 77.1 mi | SSE (156°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36EX-D Alton, IL · Class A | 21.0 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29ES-D Jacksonville, IL · Translator | 35.2 mi | NNW (340°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | Local / LPTV | KNLC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 65.9 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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