You can get 20 free TV channels in St. Jacob, IL
2 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of St. Jacob. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 11 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 (235°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (235°), 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 St. Jacob, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | CBS | KMOV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 31.7 mi | WSW (246°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | Independent | WPXS Mount Vernon, IL · Full Power | 25.3 mi | SSW (196°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 30 | ABC | KDNL-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 32.0 mi | WSW (253°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | NBC | KSDK St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 32.4 mi | WSW (252°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | FOX | KTVI St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 35.3 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Full Power | 50.9 mi | SSE (146°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | CW | KPLR-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 35.3 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | ION | WRBU East St. Louis, IL · Full Power | 45.3 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WXSL-LD St. Louis, MO · Low Power | 11.9 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | Educational | KETC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 38.0 mi | WSW (245°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | Local / LPTV | KNLC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 49.1 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KEFN-CD St. Louis, MO · Class A | 23.8 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W09DL-D Mount Vernon, IL · Low Power | 25.3 mi | SSW (196°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KDTL-LD St. Louis, MO · Low Power | 31.7 mi | WSW (246°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KUMO-LD St Louis, MO · Low Power | 31.9 mi | WSW (252°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36EX-D Alton, IL · Class A | 23.1 mi | NW (307°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLEH-LD St., IL · Low Power | 25.3 mi | SSW (196°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KPTN-LD St. Louis, MO · Low Power | 31.9 mi | WSW (252°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KBGU-LD St. Louis, MO · Low Power | 31.9 mi | WSW (252°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WODK-LD Saint Louis, MO · Low Power | 31.9 mi | WSW (252°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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