You can get 20 free TV channels in Hillsboro, MO
9 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Hillsboro. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
9 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: NNE (25°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (25°), 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 Hillsboro, MO
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 | 27.3 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | CBS | KMOV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 25.1 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | NBC | KSDK St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 26.4 mi | NNE (29°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | FOX | KTVI St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 23.4 mi | NNE (27°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | CW | KPLR-TV St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 23.4 mi | NNE (27°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 46 | ION | WRBU East St. Louis, IL · Full Power | 11.6 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | Local / LPTV | KDKZ-LD Farmington, MO · Low Power | 1.8 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | Local / LPTV | KNLC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 8.9 mi | N (7°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | Educational | KETC St. Louis, MO · Full Power | 19.5 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | KDTL-LD St. Louis, MO · Low Power | 25.1 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K15KP-D St. Louis, MO · Low Power | 26.4 mi | NNE (29°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KPTN-LD St. Louis, MO · Low Power | 27.0 mi | NNE (29°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KBGU-LD St. Louis, MO · Low Power | 27.0 mi | NNE (29°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WODK-LD Saint Louis, MO · Low Power | 27.0 mi | NNE (29°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KUMO-LD St Louis, MO · Low Power | 27.0 mi | NNE (29°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | CBS | KFVS-TV Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 80.3 mi | SE (133°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | PBS | WSIU-TV Carbondale, IL · Full Power | 72.4 mi | E (97°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | Independent | WPXS Mount Vernon, IL · Full Power | 37.8 mi | ENE (76°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K25NG-D St. Louis, MO · Class A | 32.0 mi | NNE (16°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KEFN-CD St. Louis, MO · Class A | 34.2 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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