You can get 10 free TV channels in Jonesboro, IL
7 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Jonesboro. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
7 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: SE (139°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (139°), 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 Jonesboro, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | ABC | WSIL-TV Harrisburg, IL · Full Power | 24.4 mi | ENE (62°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | CBS | KFVS-TV Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 13.1 mi | W (264°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | WPSD-TV Paducah, KY · Full Power | 23.8 mi | SE (139°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | FOX | KBSI Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 16.5 mi | W (259°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WDKA Paducah, KY · Full Power | 18.3 mi | ESE (102°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WQWQ-LD Paducah, KY · Low Power | 13.1 mi | W (264°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | Educational | WTCT Marion, IL · Full Power | 15.2 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Translator | 16.5 mi | W (259°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K10KM-D Cape Girardeau, MO · Translator | 15.3 mi | WSW (247°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 29 | PBS | WKPD Paducah, KY · Full Power | 40.9 mi | SE (127°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
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