You can get 6 free TV channels in Louisville, IL
1 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Louisville. 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: ENE (77°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (77°), 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 Louisville, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Educational | WUSI-TV Olney, IL · Full Power | 20.9 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Full Power | 60.9 mi | SW (221°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | CBS | WTHI-TV Terre Haute, IN · Full Power | 68.5 mi | ENE (61°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | NBC | WTWO Terre Haute, IN · Full Power | 68.2 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29CI-D Salem, IL · Class A | 30.2 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W33EK-D Effingham, IL · Translator | 33.9 mi | NNE (12°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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